Cannondale Trail 5 Hardtail 27.5 Mountain Bike 2021

Delivering a smooth and more controlled ride thanks to re-engineered improvements over previous models at the rear seat and chainstays, flex zones have been built into the frame’s rear triangle, improving rider control, stability and handling.A slack 68° head angle creates exceptionally stable handling so thaty you can charge the descents with speed and confidence.Smaller wheel sizes of Trail roll on 27.5 wheels, while larger frame sizes come with 29″ wheels to deliver the best blend of fit, fast and fun for every rider.For an integrated look and easy maintenance, the shift cables route cleanly through the StraightShot window in the downtube, while the rear brake line is secured on the outside of the frame. The trail even comes with dropper ports should you wish to run an internal dropper post at a later date.CANNONDALE TRAIL 5 TECHNOLOGYSMARTFORM C3 ALLOY: Simple yet sophisticated aluminium construction yields a light, lively frame that outperforms anything in its class.SAVE MICRO-SUSPENSION: Delivers a smoother, more controlled ride thanks to strategically engineered flex zones built into the frame’s rear triangle.SLACK AND STABLE: A slack 68° head angle creates exceptionally stable handling so that you can charge the descents with confidence.RIGHT-SIZED WHEELS: The smaller sizes of Trail roll on 27.5″ wheels, while the larger sizes come with 29″ wheels to deliver the blend of fit, fast and fun for every rider.STRAIGHTSHOT INTERNAL CABLE ROUTING: For an integrated look and easy maintenance, the shift and dropper post cables route cleanly through the StraightShot window in the down tube, while the rear brake line is secured outside the frame.CANNONDALE TRAIL 5 HIGHLIGHTS:FRAME: Light and durable SmartForm C3 Alloy frameSUSPENSION: SR Suntour XCM suspension fork, 100mm travel, remote lockout.GEARING: microSHIFT Advent X 10-speed shiftingBRAKING: Shimano hydraulic disc brakesWHERE IT THRIVES: Low-impact trails, gravel roads, leisure ridingWHAT IT’S BUILT FOR: Handling, durability”