Cannondale Trail 7 Review

We tested the mid range trail 6 hardtail which features a 100 millimeter sr suntour front fork and reliable drivetrain and hydraulic disc brakes from shimano.

Cannondale trail 7 review. Cannondale trail 7 review. Cannondale trail 7 is an all around capable hardtail bike aimed toward entry level riders who enjoy cycling recreationally and going off the beaten track from time to time. With seven models there is. I d say trail 7 is a better buy because it has more gears slightly better components and hydraulic disc brakes instead of mechanical discs.

The seatpost on the trail 7 was too long and needed to be cut down. Cannondale trail 6 comes from the trail group of cannondale s mountain bicycles which vary in price quite a lot. 29 inch wheels make for a smoother ride cons. We take a look at the 2018 cannondale trail range.

No clutch rear derailleur meant noisy and frequent chainslap. Trail 7 is more suitable for off road riding whereas quick cx 4 would be more at home on paved roads and hard packed dirt. The trail 7 2019 is built using cannondale s famous s a v e built in suspension tech alloy frame. This frame has a tapered head tube and smooth welded edges to keep most of the material at places in the frame which are capable of taking in the vibrations of the trails.

Standover on the trail 7 was said to be too tall on correctly sized frames. No support from cannondale strongly urge you to steer clear and buy a more reliable wal mart bike to save. A super versatile bike just as well suited on the mountain as it is commuting to work and riding on the weekends. Bought two medium and large both had major rear derailer issues within two month the large had front derailer and shifter issues as well.

2015 cannondale trail 7 pros. Cannondale s trail mountain bike lineup is known for its balance of price build quality and smart component choices for beginner to intermediate cyclists. On the trail 6 quick release thru axles were outdated. The cannondale trail is a great bike for getting into the sport of mountain biking.

In this cannondale trail review we look at all the models in the range including the women s specific bikes. Price wise cannondale trail 7 can be compared to cannondale quick cx 4. The trail 6 however is one of the affordable models and is great if you are on a limited budget but still want to get a decent bike. The cannondale trail 6 is a bike with a great money to value ratio.

Ideal for recreational off road cycling as well as more adventurous rides on single track trails these hardtail mtbs offer a confident ride.