How to Choose Mountain Bikes
Cannondale Trail 8 Mountain Bike
$600.00
Built to ignite a passion for the trail and raise your game, the hardtail Cannondale Trail 8 bike is ready to take on the mountains with its progressive geometry and seriously dirt-ready components.
Key Details
Wheel Size
XS: 27.5 inches
S: 27.5 inches
M: 29 inches
L: 29 inches
XL: 29 inches
Fork Travel
75 millimeters
Number of Gears
14 gear(s)
- With 27.5 in. wheels on smaller sizes and 29 in. wheels on larger sizes, the Trail delivers the best blend of fit, fast and fun for every rider
- Durable SmartForm C3 alloy frame is light and lively, stiff and snappy
- SAVE micro-suspension delivers a smoother, more controlled ride, thanks to strategically engineered flex zones built into the frame's rear triangle
- SR Suntour M3030 suspension fork with 75 mm travel smooths out bumps, absorbs shock and improves control
- 2 x 7-speed drivetrain offers the wide range of gears you need to take on the trails
- Tektro mechanical disc brakes provide reliable stopping power for all conditions
- A slack 68° head angle creates exceptionally stable handling so you can charge the descents with confidence
- Shift and dropper cables route cleanly through the StraightShot window in down tube for an integrated look and easy maintenance; rear brake line is secured outside the frame
- Dropper post compatible—accepts 31.6 mm dropper posts (not included) for more confident descending
- NOTE: Specs and images are subject to change based on component availability
Imported.
This bike comes with Coast to Coast Support, which includes:
New bikes go through a normal break-in period, after which they should be readjusted. All bicycles sold at REI include free adjustments for one year after purchase date—as many times as you need. Included: derailleur and brake adjustments, lateral wheel truing, hub and headset bearing adjustments, tire inflation and chain lubrication. Not included: replacement or installation of new components or accessories, any other services. Call your local REI Co-op Bike Shop for more information.
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New bikes go through a normal break-in period, after which they should be readjusted. All bicycles sold at REI include free adjustments for one year after purchase date—as many times as you need. Included: derailleur and brake adjustments, lateral wheel truing, hub and headset bearing adjustments, tire inflation and chain lubrication. Not included: replacement or installation of new components or accessories, any other services. Call your local REI Co-op Bike Shop for more information.
| Best Use | Mountain Biking |
|---|---|
| Mountain Bike Style | Trail |
| Frame | SmartForm C3 Alloy, post mount disc |
| Bike Suspension | Front Suspension |
| Fork | SR Suntour M3030, coil, 42 mm offset (27.5 in.) 46 mm offset (29 in.) |
| Fork Travel | 75 millimeters |
| Crankset | Prowheel, 36/22T |
| Bottom Bracket | Cartridge, BSA-73, square taper |
| Shifters | microSHIFT Thumb-Tap, 7-speed |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Altus, 34.9 mm clamp |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Tourney |
| Rear Cogs | 11-34T, 7-speed |
| Number of Gears | 14 gear(s) |
| Brake Type | Mechanical Disc Brake |
| Brakes | Tektro cable-actuated disc, 160/160 mm rotors |
| Brake Levers | Tektro |
| Rims | WTB SX19, 32H |
| Front Hub | Formula quick-release |
| Rear Hub | Formula quick-release |
| Wheel Size | XS: 27.5 inches S: 27.5 inches M: 29 inches L: 29 inches XL: 29 inches |
| Tires | XS: WTB Ranger Comp, 27.5 x 2.25 in., DNA Compound S: WTB Ranger Comp, 27.5 x 2.25 in., DNA Compound M: WTB Ranger Comp, 29 x 2.25 in., DNA Compound L: WTB Ranger Comp, 29 x 2.25 in., DNA Compound XL: WTB Ranger Comp, 29 x 2.25 in., DNA Compound |
| Tire Width | 2.25 inches |
| Handlebar Shape | Riser Bar |
| Handlebar | 6061 alloy riser, 31.8 mm, 25 mm rise, 700 mm |
| Stem | 6061 alloy, 31.8 mm, 8 deg. |
| Seat Post | Cannondale 3, 6061 alloy, 31.6 x 350/400 mm |
| Saddle | Cannondale Stage 3 |
| Pedals | Cannondale Platform |
| Headset | 1-1/8 in. |
| Chain | KMC Z7, 7-speed |
| Weight | 32 lbs. 14.4 oz. |
| Bike Weight | Bike weight is based on median size, as sold, or the average of two median sizes. |
| Gender | Unisex |
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| XS | S | M | L | XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Height Range | 4'6" - 5'2" | 5'1" - 5'4" | 5'4" - 5'8" | 5'7" - 6'0" | 6'0" - 6'3" |
| Reach | 36.5 | 40.2 | 42.5 | 44.7 | 47.0 |
| Stack | 60.7 | 61.6 | 62.4 | 63.3 | 64.3 |
| Effective Top Tube | 54.5 | 58.5 | 61.0 | 63.5 | 66.0 |
| Seat Tube Center-Top | 34.5 | 40.0 | 44.0 | 48.0 | 52.0 |
| Standover Height | 71.0 | 74.6 | 79.5 | 82.0 | 85.0 |
| Head Tube Length | 9.5 | 10.5 | 11.5 | 12.5 | 13.5 |
| Head Tube Angle (degrees) | 68.0 | 68.0 | 68.5 | 68.5 | 68.5 |
| Seat Tube Angle (degrees) | 73.5 | 73.5 | 73.5 | 73.5 | 73.5 |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 30.4 | 30.4 | 30.8 | 30.8 | 30.8 |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 | 110.8 | 114.0 | 116.6 | 119.2 |
| Chainstay | 44.0 | 44.0 | 44.5 | 44.5 | 44.5 |
| Fork Offset | 4.2 | 4.2 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 |
Sizing Notes
Measurements are stated in centimeters unless otherwise indicated.
How we measure bikes
- Standover Height Standover Height is a measurement from the ground to the top of the top tube, measured at the midpoint of the top tube.
- Reach Reach is the horizontal distance from the center of the cranks to the center of the head tube, measured at head tube level.
- Stack Stack is the vertical distance from the center of the cranks to the center of the head tube, measured to the top of the head tube.
- Effective Top Tube Effective top tube is the distance from the center of the head tube to the center of the seat tube/seat post, measured parallel to the ground.
- Seat Tube Center to Top Seat Tube length is the measurement of the seat tube, from the center of the cranks to the top of the seat tube.
- Head Tube Length Head Tube Length is measured from the bottom to the top of the head tube.
- Head Tube Angle Head Tube Angle is the acute angle between the head tube and the ground (measured towards the rear of the bike)
- Seat Tube Angle Seat Tube Angle is the acute angle between the seat tube and the ground (measured towards the rear of the bike).
- Bottom Bracket Height Bottom Bracket Height is a measurement taken vertically from the ground up to the center of the cranks.
- Wheelbase Wheelbase is the measurement from the center of the front axle to the center of the rear axle.
- Chainstay Length Chainstay Length is the measurement from the center of the cranks to the center of the rear axle.
- Fork Offset Fork Offset, or rake, is the distance from the front axle to a line drawn parallel to the center of the head tube or steering axis.
