Cannondale Trail 3

Cannondale Trail 3 Overview

The Cannondale Trail 3 is a hardtail trail mountain bike built with a SmartForm C3 Alloy frame, SR Suntour XCM suspension fork, and microSHIFT Acolyte 8-speed shifting. It is made for singletrack exploration, around-town cruising, and multi-surface exploration.

The frame uses SmartForm C3 Alloy construction with SAVE, a 1-1/8″ headtube, post mount disc brake setup, StraightShot internal cable routing, dropper post compatibility, a KickFlip hidden 18mm 2-bolt kickstand mount, and a BSA-73 bottom bracket. Wheel sizing is matched by frame size, with 27.5” wheels on XS and Small and 29” wheels on Medium, Large, and XL.

The SR Suntour XCM coil fork provides 100mm travel on 29” builds and 80mm travel on 27.5” builds. The drivetrain uses a microSHIFT Acolyte 8-speed rear derailleur, trigger-style shifter, KMC X8 chain, Prowheel Charm 30T crank, and microSHIFT 12-42 rear cogs. Tektro M280 mechanical disc brakes with 160/160mm rotors handle braking, while WTB SX19 rims, Formula hubs, WTB Ranger tires, and a 6061 alloy cockpit complete the build.

Key Features of Cannondale Trail 3

• SmartForm C3 Alloy frame gives the bike a light and durable hardtail platform.
• SR Suntour XCM coil fork provides 100mm travel on 29” builds and 80mm travel on 27.5” builds.
• microSHIFT Acolyte 8-speed drivetrain uses a trigger-style shifter and 12-42 rear cogs.
• Prowheel Charm 30T crank keeps the drivetrain simple with a single front chainring.
• Tektro M280 mechanical disc brakes use 160/160mm rotors for disc brake control.
• WTB SX19 rims are built with 32 stainless steel spokes.
• WTB Ranger 2.25” tires are fitted in 27.5” or 29” sizes depending on frame size.
• KickFlip hidden 18mm 2-bolt kickstand mount adds practical frame versatility.

Ride Use

This bike is built for singletrack exploration, around-town cruising, and multi-surface exploration. Its SmartForm C3 Alloy frame, SR Suntour XCM fork, microSHIFT Acolyte 8-speed drivetrain, Tektro mechanical disc brakes, WTB Ranger tires, and size-specific wheels support its trail mountain bike setup.

Why Choose This Bike

Choose the Cannondale Trail 3 if you want a hardtail trail mountain bike with a SmartForm C3 Alloy frame, SR Suntour XCM suspension fork, microSHIFT Acolyte 8-speed shifting, and Tektro mechanical disc brakes. The build includes WTB SX19 rims, Formula hubs, WTB Ranger tires, a Cannondale Trail saddle, and a 6061 alloy cockpit. Cannondale limited warranty covers frames, swing arms, chainstays, seatstays, full suspension shock links, and fork structure for the lifetime of the product. Paint, decals, and Cannondale branded components are covered for one year.