The Ultimate Guide to Buying a Kids' Bike
Austin, TX
Cannondale Trail 26 Kids' Bike
$699.00
Crank up the fun with this Cannondale 26 in. kids' bike. It's ideal for kids who are too big for kids' bikes but not quite big enough for adult bikes. It features a suspension fork and disc brakes.
Key Details
Wheel Size
26 inches
Fork Travel
63 millimeters
Number of Gears
8 gear(s)
- This bike thrives on leisurely rides and challenging trails; it's built for trail riding fun, handling and agility
- Cannondale crafted the Trail 26 with growing kids in mind, so the sizing and geometry are perfectly tuned for big kids who are ready for the next step towards adult bikes
- Built for progressing riders ages 9 to 13 between 4 ft. 8 in. and 5 ft.
- Light, durable SmartForm C3 alloy frame and bump-smoothing front suspension fork
- Trail 26 frame is lightweight for rocketing up hills and durable for tackling the rough stuff
- Light-action 8-speed shifting
- Full-size 26 in. wheels eat bumps for breakfast and roll over roots with ease
- 26 in. wheels are more maneuverable than the larger 27.5 in. wheels found on many adult bikes and keep stand-over height low for stability and plenty of room to grow
- Powerful disc brakes for quick stopping even on the steepest hills
- 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 | Cycling |
|---|---|
| Frame | SmartForm C3 alloy, StraightShot hidden cable routing, disc brakes, rack/fender mounts |
| Mountain Bike Style | Trail |
| Bike Suspension | Front Suspension |
| Fork | Suntour NEX, 63 mm, coil with preload adjuster |
| Fork Travel | 63 millimeters |
| Crankset | Prowheel, Pro-V30, 152 mm length, 30T |
| Bottom Bracket | Cartridge, square taper |
| Shifters | microSHIFT, 8-speed trigger shifter |
| Rear Derailleur | microSHIFT M26L |
| Rear Cogs | SunRace, wide range 11-34, 8-speed |
| Number of Gears | 8 gear(s) |
| Brake Type | Mechanical Disc Brake |
| Brakes | Tektro Mechanical Disc, 160/160 mm rotors |
| Brake Levers | Promax BL81 |
| Rims | Cannondale Disc, double wall with eyelet, 32h |
| Front Hub | Sealed alloy disc, 12 x 100 mm |
| Rear Hub | Sealed alloy disc |
| Wheel Size | 26 inches |
| Tires | Kenda Small Block 8, 26 x 1.95 in. |
| Tire Width | 1.95 inches |
| Handlebar Shape | Riser Bar |
| Handlebar | 6061 alloy, 25 mm rise, 10 deg. sweep, 30 mm rise, 580 mm |
| Stem | Alloy Ahead, 31.8 mm |
| Seat Post | Alloy, 25.4 mm |
| Saddle | Cannondale Ergo |
| Pedals | Wellgo Composite Platform with reflectors |
| Headset | Semi-integrated, 1-1/8 in. |
| Chain | KMC X8, 8-speed |
| Weight | Unavailable |
| Gender | Kids' |
Cannondale Bikes (C05536)
| 26 IN | |
|---|---|
| Height Range | 4'4" - 4'8" |
| Reach | 35.3 |
| Stack | 56.4 |
| Effective Top Tube | 53.6 |
| Seat Tube Center-Top | 34 |
| Standover Height | 63.5 |
| Head Tube Length | 9.5 |
| Head Tube Angle (degrees) | 68 |
| Seat Tube Angle (degrees) | 72 |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 26 |
| Wheelbase | 60.2 |
| Chainstay | 43 |
| Fork Offset | 4 |
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.
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