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Mountain Bike
The slanting top tube makes the ride geometry aggressive and comfortable as well.
A massive 100mm travel which worked really well on the roughest of trails.
The 3x9-Speed derailleurs had a compact yet efficient range to get up to speed and to climb on trails easily.
The Shimano M315 Hydraulic Disc brakes were powerful and safe to use.
The WTB Ranger Comp 27.5” x 2.25” MTB tires definitely takes the trail riding experience to the next level.
frame
Trail 27.5 SmartForm C2 Alloy
fork
Suntour XCT with 100mm travel
front derailleur
Microshift Direct mount
rear derailleur
Shimano Altus
shifters
Shimano EF505
brakes
Shimano M315 Hydraulic Disc Brakes
brake levers
Shimano M315
tires
WTB Ranger Comp 27.5" x 2.25"
rims
Cannondale DC 5.0
bicycle weight
14.4kgs
handlebar
Cannondale C4 680mm
stem
Cannondale C4
seatpost
Cannondale C4
saddle
Cannondale Stage 3
pedals
Cannondale Platform Pedals
cassette
Sunrace 11/36T
chain
Shimano HG53-9
crankset
FSA Alpha Drive 22/36T
bottom bracket
Tange LN 3912
riding purpose
leisure
Cannondale is an International Bicycle brand with a rich history of making some of the best Bicycles in the world. Their fleet of bicycles cater to all kinds of riders and for all types of terrains. From the MTB range we got the opportunity to test ride the Trail 7 (27.5) (2018) and here is what we thought.
Weight: 14.4 kgs
Usage: Trail/Fitness
A performance packed hardtail MTB for fast paced rides on both trails and flat surfaces.
The Frame of the Trail 7 (27.5) (2018) is built using Cannondale’s famous S.A.V.E Technology. This frame has a tapered head tube and smooth welded edges to keep most of the material at places in the frame which is capable of taking in vibrations of the trails. The slanting top tube makes the ride geometry aggressive and comfortable as well.
The SR Suntour XCM front suspension fork comes with a massive 100mm travel which worked really well on the roughest of trails. The manual suspension lockout helped make the fork rigid and thus ride faster on flatter surfaces.
This Alloy frame is strong and can take a lot of hitting and the 100mm suspension fork worked smoothly
Cannondale have always set a high standard when it comes to design. The Trail 7 (27.5) (2018) which I test rode came in a full Acid Green frame with Black as the secondary colour with internal cable routing for the gear cables. The gloss finish paint job was of superior quality. This bicycle has information stickers all over the bicycle which tells the specific technical aspects of the bicycle, this adds a nice touch to the bicycle. The wide MTB tires with big threads help the bicycle look rugged.
The Trail 7 (27.5) (2018) comes in 2 colour variants; Acid Green with Black and Black with Grey
A performance focused MTB like the Trail 7 (27.5) (2018) requires precise gearing. This bicycle is equipped with a Microshift direct mount 3-Speed front derailleur and Shimano Altus 9-Speed rear derailleur. This Altus rear derailleur worked seamlessly during the test ride. The Shimano EF505 RapidFire shifters were smooth in shifting with efficient spring action.
The 3x9-Speed derailleurs had a compact yet efficient range to get up to speed and to climb on trails easily
The Cannondale Trail 7 (27.5) (2018) is equipped with Shimano’s M315 Hydraulic Disc brakes. These brakes are the best you can find on a hardtail MTB with 160mm rotors. These brakes were safe and balanced on even the most slippery and roughest of trails. The Shimano Brake levers were easy to engage with just 2 or 3 fingers.
The Cannondale C4 MTB handlebar was was 680mm in length, this width made sure the rider has full control and great handling capabilities while riding.
The Shimano M315 Hydraulic Disc brakes were powerful and safe to use
As in the name of this bicycle this bicycle, the Cannondale Trail 7 (27.5) (2018) rolls on a pair of WTB Ranger Comp 27.5” x 2.25” tires. These tires really do own the trails, mainly because of its thick tread pattern with DNA compound and the 2.25” width. These tires provide maximum traction to keep you safe on the trails.
The stock Cannondale Stage 3 MTB Saddle is ergonomic and keeps you comfortable on fast trail rides.
The WTB Ranger Comp 27.5” x 2.25” MTB tires definitely takes the trail riding experience to the next level
This 27.5” hardtail MTB is meant for the both trails and flat surfaces. With smooth gear shifting and powerful Shimano Hydraulic Disc brakes this bicycle will leave you feeling confident on the most challenging of trails. The heavily treaded 27.5” tires are capable of handling both wet and dry surfaces and even unpredictable muddy trails. Priced at Rs.43,700 (as on 7th January 2020) the Cannondale Trail 7 (27.5) (2018) is an ideal choice for anyone looking to buy a performance MTB for riding on flat tracks and trails.
Prices and Specifications/Components are subject to change by the brand, without due notice.
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