Description
Cannondale Trail 1 – Level Up Your Ride
The Cannondale Trail 1 is built to help riders push further and have more fun on every ride. Whether you're discovering local trails, commuting around town, or exploring new terrain, this versatile hardtail delivers the performance, durability, and confidence you need to ride more and ride better.
Built for Performance
Lightweight Alloy Frame & Trail-Ready Components
With over 50 years of alloy frame expertise, Cannondale engineered the Trail 1 to deliver a ride that’s light, responsive, and durable. The SmartForm C3 alloy frame balances strength and efficiency, making it ideal for both trail riding and everyday adventures.
Up front, the SR Suntour XCM35 fork smooths out rough terrain with 100mm of suspension travel (80mm on XS and Small sizes), helping you stay in control when the trail gets bumpy. Shimano’s reliable CUES 10-speed drivetrain delivers smooth, wide-range gearing, while Tektro hydraulic disc brakes provide confident stopping power in all conditions.
A 130mm dropper post lets you quickly adjust saddle height on the fly, giving you better control on descents and efficient positioning for climbs.
Where It Excels
- Trail riding
- Light commuting
- Urban exploring
- Weekend adventures
Key Features
Lightweight & Durable Frame
SmartForm C3 Alloy construction delivers a responsive ride that’s strong enough for everyday trail use.
Optimized Wheel Sizing
29” wheels on larger sizes maximize speed and rollover, while XS and Small frames use 27.5” wheels for better fit and handling.
Smooth Suspension
SR Suntour XCM35 Boost fork with 100mm travel (80mm on XS & Small) helps absorb bumps and maintain traction on rough trails.
Simple, Reliable Shifting
Shimano CUES U6000 10-speed drivetrain provides wide-range gearing with the simplicity of a modern 1x setup.
Adventure-Ready Versatility
Integrated rack and fender mounts plus a hidden kickstand mount make the Trail 1 ready for commuting, errands, or weekend rides.
Ride with Confidence
The Trail 1’s modern 1x drivetrain eliminates the front derailleur, giving you a cleaner setup that’s simple, reliable, and easy to maintain. With stable handling and confidence-inspiring geometry, the Trail 1 is ready for everything from city streets to winding dirt trails—delivering more fun and more freedom every time you ride.
Specs
Details
- Platform Trail
- Model Name Trail 1
- Model Code C26055U
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, 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 U6000
- Shifters Shimano CUES U6000, 10-speed
- Chain KMC X10, 10-speed
- Crank Prowheel, Charm 30T
- Rear Cogs Shimano CUES, 11-48, 10-speed
- Bottom Bracket ProWheel, square taper
Brakes
- Brakes Tektro M275 hydraulic disc, 160/160mm rotors
- Brake Levers Tektro hydraulic disc
Wheels
- Front Hub Shimano TC500, 15x110mm
- Rear Hub Shimano TC500, 12x142mm
- Rims WTB SX19, 32h
- Spokes Stainless Steel, 14g
- Tire Size 2.25
- Wheel Size 27.5/29
- Tires WTB Ranger, 27.5x2.25" (XS, S) / 29x2.25" (M, L, XL)
- Front Tire WTB Ranger, 27.5x2.25" (XS, S) / 29x2.25" (M, L, XL)
- Rear Tire WTB Ranger, 27.5x2.25" (XS, S) / 29x2.25" (M, L, XL)
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 JD Dropper, internal routing, 31.6, 130mm
