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Cannondale Trail SL 29er 1 Bike - 2013

$1499.00

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Item # 844744

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Fast and fun, the Cannondale Trail SL 29er 1 hardtail mountain bike offers a lightweight and agile frame along with a well-rounded component package for excellent cross-country performance.

Light 6061 aluminum Trail SL 29er frame features a relaxed geometry for a stable, predictable ride; oversize 1.5 in. headtube improves strength, stiffness and handling
Rear stays are shaped to enhance comfort and handling by damping vibration and lessening the impacts of bumps
RockShox Recon Gold TK 29 suspension fork delivers 80mm of smooth, responsive travel and features easy lockout and rebound adjustment for customizing the ride
Shimano drivetrain features snappy Deore trigger shifters and front derailleur as well as XT rear derailleur to make quick work of shifting through the 30 gear combinations
Shimano hydraulic disc brakes make use of a 180mm rotor up front and 160mm rotor in the back to ensure powerful, responsive braking no matter the trail conditions
Burly Maddux DC3.0 rims are wrapped with WTB Nine Line tires, which offer a small block tread for speedy cross-country performance
Platform pedals accept most types of shoes
Specs on the Cannondale Trail SL 29er 1 hardtail mountain bike are subject to change

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Cannondale Trail SL 29er 1 Bike - 2013 Customer Reviews

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Cannondale Trail SL 29er 1 Bike - 2013

4.0

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2013

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Best Value For The Money

By Muddy Mud Skipper

from Santa Monica Mountains, Los Angeles, CA

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Pros

Chicks Dig It
Great Components
Handles Well
Lightweight
Rugged
Smooth Ride
Versatile

Cons

Best Uses

Casual Trails
Cross Country
Excellent For Beginners
Free Riding
Single Track

Comments about Cannondale Trail SL 29er 1 Bike - 2013:

I ride trails a lot. Typically 3-5 times a week and more when I commute. This bike is a great all-around trail bike. It climbs well, handles well, feels responsive and decends like a 29er should - fast!

The Trail SL 1 needs nothing. Buy it. Ride it. Clean it. Repeat steps 2 and 3. If you're a beginner, this is the bike to get serious with. You'll become a better rider, faster. It's got great components and is suprisingly light compared to my old Cannondale Trail SL4.

I expected to hate the saddle as I have with every other bike I ever owned. (I prefer WTB saddles.) But for some reason, the included Cannondale saddle works for me on this bike.
The fork is an entry level shock but a decent enough kit.

I just went through the exercise of test-riding over a dozen full suspension bikes and almost bought one before buying this. You will not be dissapointed. You can spend more but you won't get more bike for the money.