Cannondale Trail 1 (2026)

Cannondale Trail 1 Mountain Bike

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A first-class upgrade to next-level trail riding, the Cannondale Trail 1 combines 50 years of alloy expertise with modern trail capability for riders who are ready to have a blast.

Cannondale Trail 1 -- Alloy Hardtail Mountain Bike with Shimano CUES and Dropper Post

The Trail 1 puts a lightweight, responsive SmartForm C3 alloy frame to work with a practical, trail-ready component package that punches well above its price point. The SR Suntour XCM32 Boost fork soaks up roots and rocks with 100mm of travel on the larger sizes and 80mm on XS and Small, keeping you focused on the fun rather than the trail surface. Shimano CUES U6000 1x10-speed shifting delivers wide-range, reliable gearing through a single chainring setup, while Tektro hydraulic disc brakes give you confident, controllable stopping on every descent. A 130mm internal dropper post lets you drop the seat in an instant for technical terrain, and the hidden KickFlip kickstand mount, plus rack and fender mounts, make the Trail 1 a genuinely versatile platform for trail rides and everyday use alike. WTB Trail Boss tyres on WTB SX19 rims give you grip and confidence on loose and mixed terrain, sized to suit each frame size for the best blend of fit and speed.

What It's For

Trail riding, light commuting, and having a blast on two wheels.

Highlights

• Lightweight, durable SmartForm C3 alloy frame with internal cable routing, dropper post compatibility, and hidden kickstand mount
• SR Suntour XCM32 Boost fork with 100mm travel (80mm on XS and Small) for reliable bump absorption on the trail
• Shimano CUES U6000 1x10-speed drivetrain for wide-range, reliable shifting with single chainring simplicity
• Tektro M275 hydraulic disc brakes for confident, controllable stopping on every descent
• 130mm internal dropper post plus rack and fender mounts for trail-ready versatility

Specifications

Frameset
Frame	Trail, SmartForm C3 Alloy, 142x12mm, SAVE, 1-1/8" headtube, post mount disc, StraightShot internal cable routing, dropper post compatible, KickFlip hidden kickstand mount, BSA-73, 27.5" wheels (XS, S) / 29" wheels (M, L, XL)
Fork	SR Suntour XCM Boost, coil, 100mm travel, 46mm offset (29") / 80mm travel, 42mm offset (27.5")
Headset	Semi-Integrated, 1-1/8"
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur	Shimano CUES U6000
Shifters	Shimano CUES U6000, 10-speed
Chain	KMC X10, 10-speed
Crankset	Prowheel Charm, 30T
Cassette	Shimano CUES, 11-48, 10-speed
Bottom Bracket	Prowheel, square taper
Brakes
Brakes	Tektro M275 hydraulic disc, 160/160mm rotors
Brake Levers	Tektro hydraulic disc
Wheels
Rims	WTB SX19, 32h
Spokes	Stainless Steel, 14g
Hubs	(F) Shimano TC500, 15x110mm / (R) Shimano TC500, 12x142mm
Tyres	WTB Trail Boss, 27.5x2.25" (XS, S) / 29x2.25" (M, L, XL), Comp, 30 TPI
Components
Handlebar	Cannondale Riser, 6061 Alloy, 25mm rise, 8° sweep, 6° rise, 720mm
Stem	Cannondale 4, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 6°
Grips	Cannondale
Saddle	Cannondale Trail
Seatpost	JD Dropper, internal routing, 31.6mm, 130mm drop