Cannondale Trail 6

The Cannondale Trail 6 model from 2024 offers a variety of high-quality components and technical features at a price of EUR 799, making it an attractive choice for beginners and advanced mountain bikers. The bike's frame is made of SmartForm C3 Alloy with SAVE technology and features a 1-1/8" head tube, a post-mount brake mount and StraightShot internal cable routing. The frame is also compatible with a dropper seatpost and a BSA-73 bottom bracket shell.

Braking performance is provided by Tektro M275 hydraulic disc brakes with 160 mm rotors at both the front and rear, which are operated via Tektro hydraulic brake levers. The shifting system consists of a Shimano Alivio Shadow SGS with 9 gears, controlled by Shimano Alivio shift levers. The front derailleur is a Shimano Altus with a 34.9 mm clamp. The fork is a SR Suntour XCM-RL with 100 mm travel and lockout function, which provides improved control and comfort on uneven terrain.

The bottom bracket is a sealed cartridge bearing with square axle, while the crankset consists of a Shimano MT210 with 36/22 teeth. The sprocket is a Shimano HG200 with an 11-36 gradation and 9 gears. The drivetrain is completed by a KMC X9 chain.

The handlebar is a Cannondale riser made of 6061 aluminium with 25 mm rise, 8° backsweep and 6° rise with a width of 720 mm. The grips are made of dual-density Cannondale material, which offers additional comfort. The stem is also made of 6061 aluminium, has a diameter of 31.8 mm and an angle of 7 degrees. The headset is semi-integrated and has a size of 1-1/8".

The wheels consist of WTB SX19 rims with 32 stainless steel spokes (14g). The tyres are Schwalbe Rocket Ron in sizes 27.5 x 2.25" or 29 x 2.25", depending on the frame size (XS, SM for smaller bikes and MD-XL for larger bikes), all with K-Guard puncture protection.

The front and rear hubs are from Shimano, model HBTX 505 and FH-TX505 respectively. The saddle is a Cannondale Stage 3, mounted on a Cannondale 3 seatpost made of 6061 aluminium, which is available in the sizes 31.6 x 350 mm (XS-SM) and 400 mm (MD-XL).

Overall, the Cannondale Trail 6 model from 2024 offers solid equipment and modern technologies that ensure a pleasant riding experience on both trails and roads.