The Trigger fills the gap between the race fully Scalpel (100 mm travel) and the all-mountain Jekyll (150 mm). The Ultimate model ranks above the Trigger 1 test bike, with the more affordable carbon Trigger 2 below it. The RZ One Twenty covers the target group further down. On the scales, the bike impresses with a good eleven kilos (light wheels, light fork), the carbon frame alone weighs 1985 grams. Then there is the centrepiece, the Fox DYAD2 shock weighing 686 grams. As with the Jekyll, it offers two independently adjustable suspension travel settings and the riding position is controlled from the handlebars. Cannondale categorises the geometry within its "Over Mountain" range as "Cross Mountain". According to the BIKE categorisation, the Trigger belongs in the All Mountain Sport category. Sitting up: The riding position is long and sporty, and the wheelbase is also long. The first few metres of forest road, then uphill. Press the Sport button with your right thumb: the Bowden cable tightens the rear end and increases the seat angle. In short suspension travel (Elevate mode), the rear feels firm and offers only a small amount of comfort. On rough climbs, you ride better and more back-friendly in Flow mode. Now the twisty trail. The Lefty steers precisely, the bike turns corners with control and can be steered with millimetre precision. Downhill, the narrow Marathon tyres set the limits. As expected, the Trigger doesn't have as much reserves as the Jekyll. What is the bike missing? Definitely a dropper post. But where are you supposed to put the handlebar lever when there are already two? By the way: A 29er version will follow later.
ConclusionThe Trigger is a versatile, sporty touring bike with a low weight. The wide range of applications also includes marathon use.
PLUS High steering precision, chassis adjustment, low weight
MINUS No telescopic support
