Time to Level Up!

The Cannondale Trail is your first-class upgrade to next-level mountain biking—engineered for fun by a brand trusted by Champions.

Model Description

Trail 2 carries the legacy of Cannondale’s 50 years of crafting high-performance bikes. The SmartForm C3 alloy frame and Suntour XCM32 fork, with 100mm travel (80mm on XS and Small sizes) team up for a smooth, capable ride across trails and streets alike. Shimano’s CUES 9-speed drivetrain keeps shifting easy and predictable, while Tektro hydraulic disc brakes give you total control when the trail gets tricky. WTB wheels and wide handlebars boost confidence and handling, making Trail 2 the perfect gateway to Cannondale’s mountain biking heritage.

What it's for

Trail riding, light commuting, bopping around town, and having a blast.

Highlights

  • A lightweight, durable SmartForm C3 Alloy frame
  • 29” wheels on the larger sizes, 27.5” wheels on XS and Small for the best blend of fit and speed
  • Bump-eating SR Suntour XCM32 Boost fork with 100mm of travel (80mm on XS and Small sizes)
  • Shimano CUES U4000 9-speed shifting - wide range gearing with the simplicity of a single front chainring
  • A hidden kickstand mount, plus mounts for a rack and fenders, offer true do-it-all versatility

Cannondale

Trail 2

$799.00

Size Guide

Mountain Bikes

Trail

4'6" - 5'2"
137 - 157
 
5'1" - 5'4"
154 - 162
 
5'3" - 5'8"
160 - 172
 
 5'7" - 6'0" 
170 - 182 
 5'11" - 6'3" 
180 - 190 
XS S M L XL

Trail Women's

4'6" - 5'2"
137 - 157
 
5'1" - 5'4"
154 - 162
 
5'4" - 5'8"
162 - 172
 
 5'7" - 6'0" 
170 - 182 
XS S M L

Trail SE

5'1" - 5'4"
154 - 162
 
5'4" - 5'8"
162 - 172
 
 5'7" - 6'0" 
170 - 182 
 6'0" - 6'3" 
182 - 190 
S M L XL

Habit, Habit HT

5'0" - 5'2"
142 - 157
 
5'1" - 5'5"
154 - 165
 
5'4" - 5'9"
162 - 175
 
 5'8" - 6'0" 
172 - 182 
 5'11" - 6'5" 
180 - 195 
XS S M L XL

Scalpel, Scalpel SE, Scalpel HT

5'1" - 5'5"
154 - 165
 
5'4" - 5'9"
162 - 175
 
 5'8" - 6'0" 
172 - 182 
 5'11" - 6'5" 
180 - 195 
S M L XL

Jekyll

5'2" - 5'5"
157 - 165
 
5'4" - 5'9"
162 - 175
 
 5'8" - 6'0" 
172 - 182 
 5'11" - 6'5" 
180 - 195 
S M L XL

Moterra, Moterra LT, Moterra SL

5'1" - 5'5"
154 - 165
 
5'4" - 5'9"
162 - 175
 
 5'8" - 6'1" 
172 - 185 
 6'0" - 6'5" 
182 - 195 
S M L XL

Gravel

Topstone, Topstone Carbon

4'10" - 5'5"
147 - 165
5'3" - 5'9"
160 - 175
5'7" - 6'1"
170 - 185
 5'10" - 6'4" 
177 - 193
 6'0" - 6'8"
182 - 203
XS 
 
S M L XL

SuperSix EVO SE, SuperSix EVO CX

5'0" - 5'4"
152 - 162

5'5" - 5'9"
165 - 175
 
5'7" - 5'11"
170 - 180
 
 5'10" - 6'1" 
177 - 185
 6'0" - 6'4" 
182 - 193
46cm 
 
51cm 54cm 56cm 58cm

Road

Synapse

5'0 - 5'4"
152 - 162
 
5'2" - 5'6"
157 - 167
 
5'5" - 5'9"
165 - 175
 
5'7" - 5'11"
170 - 180
 
 5'10" - 6'1" 
175 - 185
 6'0" - 6'4" 
182 - 193 
6'3" - 6'8" 
190 - 203

44cm 48cm
 
51cm 54cm 56cm 58cm 61cm

SuperSix Evo

5'1 - 5'5"
154 - 165
 
5'3" - 5'7"
160 - 170
 
5'5" - 5'9"
165 - 175
 
5'7" - 5'11"
170 - 180
 
 5'10" - 6'1" 
177 - 185
 6'0" - 6'4" 
182 - 193 
6'3" - 6'7" 
190 - 200

44cm
48cm
 
51cm 54cm 56cm 58cm 61cm

SystemSix

5'3 - 5'7"
160 - 170
 
5'5" - 5'9"
165 - 175
 
5'7" - 5'11"
170 - 180
 
5'10" - 6'2"
177 - 187
 
 6'10" - 6'4" 
182 - 193
 6'2" - 6'6" 
187 - 198 
6'5" - 6'9" 
195 - 205

47cm 51cm
 
54cm 56cm 58cm 60cm 62cm

CAAD Optimo

5'2" - 5'5"
157 - 165
 
5'3" - 5'7"
160 - 170
 
5'5" - 5'9"
165 - 175
 
5'7" - 5'11"
170 - 180
 
 5'10" - 6'1" 
177 - 185
 6'0" - 6'4" 
182 - 193 
44cm 48cm
 
51cm 54cm 56cm 58cm

CAAD13

5'3" - 5'7"
160 - 170
 
5'5" - 5'9"
165 - 175
 
5'4" - 5'9"
170 - 180
 
 5'10" - 6'1" 
177 - 185
 6'0" - 6'4" 
182 - 193 
6'2" - 6'6" 
187 - 198 
48cm
 
51cm 54cm 56cm 58cm
60cm

Fitness, Urban & Comfort

Adventure, Adventure EQ

4'11" - 5'6"
149 - 167
5'5" - 5'10"
165 - 177
 
 5'9" - 6'2" 
175 - 187 
S M L

Quick, Quick Women's, Quick Remixte

4'10 - 5'3"
147 - 160
 
5'2" - 5'7"
157 - 170
 
5'5" - 5'10"
165 - 177
 
5'9" - 6'2"
175 - 187
 
 6'0" - 6'5" 
182 - 195
 6'4" - 6'9" 
193 - 205 
XS S
 
M L XL XXL

Quick CX

5'2" - 5'7"
157 - 170
 
5'5" - 5'10"
165 - 177
 
5'9" - 6'2"
175 - 187
 
 6'0" - 6'5" 
182 - 195
 6'4" - 6'9" 
193 - 205
S 
 
M L XL XXL

Quick CX Women's

4'10" - 5'3"
147 - 160
 
5'2" - 5'7"
157 - 170
 
 5'5" - 5'10" 
165 - 177 
XS S M

Bad Boy

5'2" - 5'7"
157 - 170
 
5'5" - 5'10"
165 - 177
 
 5'9" - 6'2" 
175 - 187 
 6'0" - 6'5" 
182 - 195 
S M L XL

Treadwell, Treadwell EQ

4'11" - 5'6"
149 - 167
 
5'4" - 6'0"
162 - 182
 
 5'10" - 6'5" 
177 - 195 
S M L

Treadwell Remixte, Treadwell EQ Remixte

4'11" - 5'6"
149 - 167
 
 5'4" - 6'0" 
162 - 182 
S L

Electric

Adventure Neo, Adventure Neo EQ

4'11" - 5'7"
149 - 170
 
 5'7" - 6'6" 
170 - 198 
S L

Adventure Neo Allroad, Adventure Neo Allroad Low StepThru

5'0" - 5'7"
152 - 170

5'5" - 5'10"
165 - 177
 
 5'9" - 6'5" 
175 - 195 
S M L

Compact Neo

4'5" - 6'1"
134 - 185
 
OS

Tesoro Neo SL, Tesoro Neo SL Remixte

5'4" - 5'8"
162 - 172

5'7" - 6'0"
170 - 182
 
 6'0" - 6'3" 
182 - 190 
S M L

Treadwell Neo, Treadwell Neo Remixte

4'11" - 5'6"
149 - 167

5'4" - 6'0"
162 - 182
 
 5'10" - 6'5" 
177 - 195 
S M L
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SKU: C26065U30MD

Time to Level Up!

The Cannondale Trail is your first-class upgrade to next-level mountain biking—engineered for fun by a brand trusted by Champions.

Model Description

Trail 2 carries the legacy of Cannondale’s 50 years of crafting high-performance bikes. The SmartForm C3 alloy frame and Suntour XCM32 fork, with 100mm travel (80mm on XS and Small sizes) team up for a smooth, capable ride across trails and streets alike. Shimano’s CUES 9-speed drivetrain keeps shifting easy and predictable, while Tektro hydraulic disc brakes give you total control when the trail gets tricky. WTB wheels and wide handlebars boost confidence and handling, making Trail 2 the perfect gateway to Cannondale’s mountain biking heritage.

What it's for

Trail riding, light commuting, bopping around town, and having a blast.

Highlights

  • A lightweight, durable SmartForm C3 Alloy frame
  • 29” wheels on the larger sizes, 27.5” wheels on XS and Small for the best blend of fit and speed
  • Bump-eating SR Suntour XCM32 Boost fork with 100mm of travel (80mm on XS and Small sizes)
  • Shimano CUES U4000 9-speed shifting - wide range gearing with the simplicity of a single front chainring
  • A hidden kickstand mount, plus mounts for a rack and fenders, offer true do-it-all versatility
SPECIFICATIONS

Details

  • Platform: Trail
  • Model Name: Trail 2
  • Model Code: C26065U

Frameset

  • Frame: Trail, SmartForm C3 Alloy, 142x12mm, SAVE, 1-1/8" headtube, post mount disc, StraightShot internal cable routing, dropper post compatible, KickFlip hidden 18mm 2-bolt kickstand mount port, BSA-73, 27.5" wheels (XS, S) / 29" wheels (M, L, XL)
  • Fork: SR Suntour XCM Boost, coil, 100mm travel, 46mm offset (29"), 80mm travel, 42mm offset (27.5")
  • Headset: Semi-Integrated, 1-1/8"

Drivetrain

  • Rear Derailleur: Shimano CUES U4000
  • Shifters: Shimano CUES U4000, 9-speed
  • Chain: KMC X9, 9-speed
  • Crank: Prowheel, Charm 30T
  • Rear Cogs: Shimano CUES, 11-46, 9-speed
  • Bottom Bracket: ProWheel, square taper

Brakes

  • Brakes: Tektro M275 hydraulic disc, 160/160mm rotors
  • Brake Levers: Tektro hydraulic disc

Wheels & Tires

  • Wheel Size: 27.5/29
  • Front Hub: Formula DC-51, 15x100mm
  • Rear Hub: Formula DC-1422, 12x142mm
  • Rims: WTB SX19, 32h
  • Spokes: Stainless Steel, 14g
  • Tire Size: 2.25
  • Tires: Trail Boss 27.5x2.25" (XS,S) / 29x2.25" (M, L, XL) Comp, 30 TPI

Components

  • Handlebar: Cannondale Riser, 6061 Alloy, 25mm rise, 8° sweep, 6° rise, 720mm
  • Stem: Cannondale 4, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 6°
  • Grips: Cannondale
  • Saddle: Cannondale Trail
  • Seatpost: Cannondale 4, 6061 Alloy, 31.6
GEOMETRY

See the Trail 2 in Action