Cannondale Trail 5 Review

Cannondale Trail 5 Review

Cannondale Trail 5 Review

Price: 899 €
category: Beginners-Bike
Frame Material: Aluminium
Wheel Size: 29"
Travel Front: 100 mm
Model Year: 2024 (carry over model from 2022)
  • Top geometry in the entry -level class
  • strong in the uphills
  • better shifting than the direct competition
  • 25 years warranty
fun to ride in
easy terrain extreme terrain
seating position
upright efficient
handling
playful easy calm
framesize runs
small big

Overall Bike Check

The most importanten ratings of the Cannondale Trail 5 in comparison to the competitor bikes of following categorie: (Beginners-Bike up to 1000 €) .

Value for Money Check

If you are keen on value for money, this is your chart. It shows you at a glance how many bike you get for 899 €.

Geometry

Je steiler der Winkel des Sitzrohrs ist, desto effizienter können Sie in die Pedale treten.

SIZE XXS XS S M L XL XXL
Sizing of Manufacturer
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XS
SM
MD
LG
XL
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Wheelsize
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27,5
27,5
29
29
29
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Stack
-
573
5891
623
632
641
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Reach
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365
402
425
447
469
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Top Tube Length
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535
577
609
634
659
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Seat Tube Length
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330
381
432
470
533
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Seat Tube Angle
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73,5
73,5
73,5
73,5
73,5
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Head Tube Length
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95
95
105
115
125
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Head Tube Angle
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68
68
68
68
68
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Bottom Bracket Drop
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60
60
65
65
65
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Bottom Bracket Height (absolut)
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293
293
307
307
307
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Chainstay Length
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440
440
445
445
445
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Wheelbase
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1054
1098
1140
1166
1192
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Standover Height
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673
710
768
795
839
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Specification
  • Frame SmartForm C3 Alloy, SAVE, 1-1/8" headtube, post mount disc, StraightShot internal cable routing, dropper post compatible, BSA-73
  • Frame Material Aluminium
  • Fork SR Suntour XCR32 RL, 100mm, remote lockout, coil, 42mm offset (27.5") 46mm offset (29")
  • Spring Unit coil
  • Remote-Lockout yes
  • Gearrange 529%
  • Drivetrain 2x10
  • Gear Lever Shimano Deore M4100, 10-speed
  • Front Derailleur Shimano Deore M4100, 34.9 clamp
  • Rear Derailleur Shimano Deore M4100
  • Crank Shimano M4100, 36/26
  • Cassette Sunrace, 11-42, 10-speed
  • Chain KMC X10, 10-speed
  • Brake Set Tektro M275 hydraulic disc, 160/160mm rotors
  • Brake Rotors 160/160
  • Rims WTB SX19, 32h
  • Front Hub Shimano HBTX 505
  • Rear Hub Shimano FHTX505
  • Tires Front Schwalbe Rocket Rick, 29x2.25" (27.5x2.25" - XS, SM), K-Guard
  • Tires Rear Schwalbe Rocket Rick, 29x2.25" (27.5x2.25" - XS, SM), K-Guard
  • Saddle Cannondale Stage 3
  • Seat Post Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 31.6 x 350/400mm
  • Stem 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°
  • Handle Bar Cannondale Riser, 6061 Alloy, 25mm rise, 8° sweep, 6° rise, 720mm
  • Handle Bar Width 720
  • Head Set Semi-Integrated, 1-1/8"

Expirience with the Cannondale Trail 5

Ludwig Döhl The Trail 5 is a classic among hardtails. It has eased the start into biking for many people. The moderate 68 degree head tube angle ensures a balanced handling. At the seating position, Cannondale combines the best of two worlds: It´s balanced character is a good mix of sporty efficiency and a comfortable upright postiion. Anyway: In the uphill, the Racebike of Cannondale lets the competitors look outdated. With 25 years warranty, you can not go wrong.

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About the author

Ludwig Döhl

Ludwig Döhl

... has spent more than 100,000 kilometers in the saddle of over 1000 different mountain bikes. The essence of many hours on the trail: Mountain bikes are awesome when they match your personal preferences! With this realization, he founded bike-test.com to assist cyclists in finding their very own dream bike.