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Cannondale Trail SL 29er 5 29er Hardtail
Product Description
User Reviews
Submitted by
mtb_matt
a Weekend Warrior Date Reviewed: May 23, 2012 Strengths: Strong Frame 1.5 headtube Altus/acera componenets Bars/stem Weaknesses: Stock pedals - Spindle broke after one 15 mile ride Stock tires (Kenda small block 8) - poor on wet terrain Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Price Paid:
$750.00 Purchased At: The Bicycle Shop
Submitted by
Larry B
a Cross Country Rider
from Miami, FL. USA Date Reviewed: December 27, 2011 Strengths: The best bike for the money that I know of, great looking cool blue color gets a lot of looks, great tires for me, quality for the money , 1.5 headset, lightweight Weaknesses: Fork is a little soft, I would prefer 100mm , preload and lockout help, also the specs said the fork would a be RST DEUCE, and I got RST BLAZE fork ??? Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Beach, Greyolds Park Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $630.00 Purchased At: Lee's Bikeshop Similar Products Used: 29ers: Trek Wahoo, Marlin, Mamba, Specialized Hardrock, Rockhopper, Giant Talon 2, Scott, Cannon SL 4 Bike Setup: I changed the handlebars to 3 inch riser handlebar, changed the saddle for more comfort 
Submitted by
STEVE ELLIOTT
a Cross Country Rider
from london, ontario Date Reviewed: July 20, 2011 Strengths: fast, rigid and responsivehe year out through all . i ride every day 364 days of the year through snow and hail and rain...this bike held tough through the year, thank you. Weaknesses: bottom bracket would never stay tight(had to use locktight) to hold it in lace to retain chain tension.Small block 8 stock tire was much to wide for the rear stay.Cannondale and Jay @ Renolds Cyclein London gave me great service on this issue. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: lake Fanshawe Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $800.00 Purchased At: Village Cycle Similar Products Used: whent fron a Norco A line downhill bike to this ...WOW! Bike Setup: 40- 16 gear ratio, MICHELINE xc A.T (1.9) tires
Submitted by
starbuck13
a Racer
from Exeter, New Hampshire,USA Date Reviewed: April 23, 2011 Strengths: -Strong, stiff frame -Climbs great -Reasonable weight -Suspension corrected geometry (yes it REALLY is) -Surprisingly comfortable saddle -Ability to be single speed or geared. -Versatile -Great entry level, inexpensive bike, with high end feel and handling Weaknesses: -Aluminum fork -Kenda Small Block 8 tires. Heavy and horrible when muddy or wet. Fast rolling tires on dry pack though. -BB5 brakes take time to break in, BB7's are a nicer set up. -Rear wheel is strictly single speed. To make the bike geared you will need to buy a new rear wheel. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Technical, flowy singletrack, with rocks and roots. Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $550.00 Similar Products Used: XC race bikes, full suspension and hardtail. Bike Setup: Mostly stock -Maxxis Crossmark 29 X 2.1 tires -Ergon grips -Shimano XT pedals
Submitted by
jalbes
a Cross Country Rider
from Barrie, ON, Canada Date Reviewed: April 13, 2010 Strengths: - 1.5" Head Tube - Stiffness - Quality of Welds and fabrication - 680mm Factory Handle Bars - 180mm front rotor - Affordable 29er SS - I measured the Axle-to-Crown length at 470mm (+/-5mm) so it is suspension corrected Weaknesses: - Aluminum Fork - It doesn't make the hands or arms numb, but I do find the front end a bit skittish over rough terrain. - Not really a weakness, but I'm considering a ti seat post for a smoother ride. - Stock gearing (Comes from factory set at 33/20 which I found a bit too easy - I'm swapping in a 19 tooth cog in the rear and might go as far as an 18 tooth cog) Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $899.00 Purchased At: Black Tooth Grin Similar Products Used: - Kona Unit - Surly Karate Monkey - My old bike - some 29'er converted to SS (was repainted and no name on the frame) - steel frame with Surley Fork and v-brakes. Bike Setup: Factory, except clip-less pedals. 
Submitted by
VicnPA
a Cross Country Rider
from PIttsburgh PA Date Reviewed: January 30, 2010 Strengths: Well It looks great. Very affordable 29er SS. BB7 is a great brake for the money. Weaknesses: Ridgid fork is Aluminum, not suspension corrected. Pedals are throw aways, heavy 26 pound single speed. Tires are wire bead. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Coper's Rock Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $800.00 Purchased At: City Cycle Similar Products Used: Niner MCR, Fisher Rig, Cdale Rush, Cdale Hardtails. Bike Setup: Stock. Just got it.
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