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Trail 3

The Cannondale Trail 3 is a versatile hardtail mountain bike built to level up your riding and ignite a passion for the trail. Featuring a lightweight and durable SmartForm C3 Alloy frame, a bump-smoothing SR Suntour XCM suspension fork with up to 100mm of travel, and reliable microSHIFT Acolyte 8-speed gearing, it delivers confident performance on singletrack, bike paths, and city streets alike. Powerful Tektro mechanical disc brakes provide dependable stopping power, while size-specific 27.5” or 29” wheels ensure the best balance of fit, speed, and control. Designed for trail exploration, around-town cruising, and mixed-surface adventures, the Cannondale Trail is an approachable, do-it-all mountain bike that’s ready to grow with you wherever your rides lead.

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 , coil, 100mm travel, 46mm offset (29"), 80mm travel, 42mm offset (27.5")
Headset:
Semi-Integrated, 1-1/8"

Drivetrain

Rear Derailleur:
microSHIFT Acolyte, 8-speed
Shifters:
microSHIFT Acolyte, trigger-style, 8-speed
Crank:
Prowheel Charm, 30T
Cassette:
microSHIFT, 12-42, 8-speed
Chain:
KMC X8, 8-speed
Bottom Bracket:
ProWheel, square taper

Brakes

Brakes:
Tektro M280 mechanical disc, 160/160mm rotors
Levers:
Tektro RS360A mechanical disc

Wheels

Rims:
WTB SX19, 32h
Spokes:
Stainless steel, 14g
Hubs:
(F) Formula DC-51, 15x100mm / (R) Formula DC-1422, 12x142mm
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:
6061 Alloy Riser, 31.8mm, 25mm rise, 700mm
Stem:
Cannondale 4, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 8°
Grips:
Cannondale Push On
Saddle:
Cannondale Trail
Seatpost:
Cannondale 4, 6061 Alloy, 31.6x400mm

Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice based on component availability.

Size Height Range
XS
4’6”

5’2”
SM
5’1”

5’4”
MD
5’4”

5’8”
LG
5’7”

6’0”
XL
6’0”

6’3”

The Cannondale Trail 3 is a versatile hardtail mountain bike built to level up your riding and ignite a passion for the trail. Featuring a lightweight and durable SmartForm C3 Alloy frame, a bump-smoothing SR Suntour XCM suspension fork with up to 100mm of travel, and reliable microSHIFT Acolyte 8-speed gearing, it delivers confident performance on singletrack, bike paths, and city streets alike. Powerful Tektro mechanical disc brakes provide dependable stopping power, while size-specific 27.5” or 29” wheels ensure the best balance of fit, speed, and control. Designed for trail exploration, around-town cruising, and mixed-surface adventures, the Cannondale Trail is an approachable, do-it-all mountain bike that’s ready to grow with you wherever your rides lead.

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 , coil, 100mm travel, 46mm offset (29"), 80mm travel, 42mm offset (27.5")
Headset:
Semi-Integrated, 1-1/8"

Drivetrain

Rear Derailleur:
microSHIFT Acolyte, 8-speed
Shifters:
microSHIFT Acolyte, trigger-style, 8-speed
Crank:
Prowheel Charm, 30T
Cassette:
microSHIFT, 12-42, 8-speed
Chain:
KMC X8, 8-speed
Bottom Bracket:
ProWheel, square taper

Brakes

Brakes:
Tektro M280 mechanical disc, 160/160mm rotors
Levers:
Tektro RS360A mechanical disc

Wheels

Rims:
WTB SX19, 32h
Spokes:
Stainless steel, 14g
Hubs:
(F) Formula DC-51, 15x100mm / (R) Formula DC-1422, 12x142mm
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:
6061 Alloy Riser, 31.8mm, 25mm rise, 700mm
Stem:
Cannondale 4, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 8°
Grips:
Cannondale Push On
Saddle:
Cannondale Trail
Seatpost:
Cannondale 4, 6061 Alloy, 31.6x400mm

Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice based on component availability.

Size Height Range
XS
4’6”

5’2”
SM
5’1”

5’4”
MD
5’4”

5’8”
LG
5’7”

6’0”
XL
6’0”

6’3”
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Description

The Cannondale Trail 3 is a versatile hardtail mountain bike built to level up your riding and ignite a passion for the trail. Featuring a lightweight and durable SmartForm C3 Alloy frame, a bump-smoothing SR Suntour XCM suspension fork with up to 100mm of travel, and reliable microSHIFT Acolyte 8-speed gearing, it delivers confident performance on singletrack, bike paths, and city streets alike. Powerful Tektro mechanical disc brakes provide dependable stopping power, while size-specific 27.5” or 29” wheels ensure the best balance of fit, speed, and control. Designed for trail exploration, around-town cruising, and mixed-surface adventures, the Cannondale Trail is an approachable, do-it-all mountain bike that’s ready to grow with you wherever your rides lead.

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 , coil, 100mm travel, 46mm offset (29"), 80mm travel, 42mm offset (27.5")
Headset:
Semi-Integrated, 1-1/8"

Drivetrain

Rear Derailleur:
microSHIFT Acolyte, 8-speed
Shifters:
microSHIFT Acolyte, trigger-style, 8-speed
Crank:
Prowheel Charm, 30T
Cassette:
microSHIFT, 12-42, 8-speed
Chain:
KMC X8, 8-speed
Bottom Bracket:
ProWheel, square taper

Brakes

Brakes:
Tektro M280 mechanical disc, 160/160mm rotors
Levers:
Tektro RS360A mechanical disc

Wheels

Rims:
WTB SX19, 32h
Spokes:
Stainless steel, 14g
Hubs:
(F) Formula DC-51, 15x100mm / (R) Formula DC-1422, 12x142mm
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:
6061 Alloy Riser, 31.8mm, 25mm rise, 700mm
Stem:
Cannondale 4, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 8°
Grips:
Cannondale Push On
Saddle:
Cannondale Trail
Seatpost:
Cannondale 4, 6061 Alloy, 31.6x400mm

Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice based on component availability.

Size Height Range
XS
4’6”

5’2”
SM
5’1”

5’4”
MD
5’4”

5’8”
LG
5’7”

6’0”
XL
6’0”

6’3”
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