Cannondale Trail SE 4 Review

Cannondale Trail SE 4 Review

Cannondale Trail SE 4 Review

Price: 1099 €
category: Downcountry
Frame Material: Aluminium
Wheel Size: 29"
Travel Front: 120 mm
Model Year: 2024 (carry over model from 2022)
  • 120 millimeter travel
  • climbing ace
  • quality frame
  • great wheels for this price range
  • 25 years warranty
  • there are better groupsets
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 SE 4 in comparison to the competitor bikes of following categorie: (Allround-Hardtail up to 1500 €) .

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 1099 €.

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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29
29
29
29
29
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Stack
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593
609
619
629
638
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Reach
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367
385
415
440
465
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Top Tube Length
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541
566
598
626
653
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Seat Tube Length
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360
390
440
470
520
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Seat Tube Angle
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74
74
74
74
74
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Head Tube Length
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90
90
100
110
120
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Head Tube Angle
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66,5
66,5
66,5
66,5
66,5
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Bottom Bracket Drop
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57
56
56
56
56
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Bottom Bracket Height (absolut)
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317
318
318
318
318
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Chainstay Length
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435
435
435
435
435
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Wheelbase
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1083
1111
1144
1173
1202
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Standover Height
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729
754
788
809
843
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Specification
  • Frame Cannondale All-New, Smartform C2 Alloy, SAVE dropped seatstays, tapered headtube, post mount disc, StraightShot internal cable routing, dropper post compatible BSA 73, 12mm thru axle, Boost 148
  • Frame Material Aluminium
  • Fork SR Suntour XCR, 120mm, coil, 15x110 thru-axle, 46mm offset
  • Spring Unit coil
  • Remote-Lockout yes
  • Gearrange 836%
  • Drivetrain 3x10
  • Gear Lever Shimano Deore M4100, 10-speed
  • Rear Derailleur Shimano Deore M4100
  • Crank FSA Alpha Drive, 30T
  • Cassette Shimano Deore M4100, 11-46, 10-speed
  • Chain KMC X10, 10-speed
  • Brake Set Tektro M275 hydraulic disc, 180/160mm rotors
  • Brake Rotors 180/160
  • Rims WTB STX i25 TCS, 32h, tubeless ready
  • Front Hub Shimano MT400, 15x110mm thru-axle
  • Rear Hub Shimano MT400 12x148
  • Tires Front WTB Breakout, 29 x 2.3" /
  • Tires Rear WTB Trail Boss, 29 x 2.25"
  • Saddle Cannondale Ergo XC
  • Seat Post Cannondale C3, 6061 Alloy, 27.2 x 350mm (S), 400mm (M-XL)
  • Stem Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 0°
  • Handle Bar FSA Alloy Riser, 15mm rise, 760mm
  • Handle Bar Width 760
  • Head Set Integrated Sealed Bearing, Tapered

Expirience with the Cannondale Trail SE 4

Ludwig Döhl With a little more suspension travel and wider tires, the Trail SE 4 is even more suitable for downhill fun than its little brother (Trail SL). Both bikes use the same frame. With its balanced handling, riding the Trail SE 4 feels really intuitive. The seating position can be described neither as sporty nor as comfortable. It has a moderate character. Looking at only the shifting system of the rest of the bikes you have to say that other manufacturers in the price range under 1500 Eurouse higher quality components. Apart from this criticism, the sporty orientation makes the Trail SE 4 the best climber in the price range below under 1500 Euro. A nice warranty promises sustainability. With 25 years warranty Cannondale sets the bar high!

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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.