Cannondale Trail 5

Name: Cannondale Trail 5
Brand: Cannondale
SKU: 63ca6b60fe715c89406969cd
Rating: 2.9 (12 reviews)

Based on 12 reviews

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Great entry-level bike for mountain biking

Good geometry for general trail riding

Equipped with a one-by drivetrain and quick-release seat tube

Option to upgrade components

Reasonably priced

Not the most comfortable for some riders

Can be heavy

Not the best option for more technical trails

Verdict

The Cannondale Trail 5 is a great entry-level bike for those looking to get into mountain biking. It has good geometry for general trail riding and comes equipped with a one-by drivetrain and a quick-release seat tube. Some riders have found it to be heavy and uncomfortable, but others have enjoyed it and even upgraded it. It is recommended to start with a good hardtail before moving on to a full suspension bike. The Cannondale Habit 5 is also a great option for those looking for a slightly more expensive bike.

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Cannondale Trail 5 Review | Best Beginner MTB?? - YouTube

I've been i've Loved mountain biking and I uh, i'm definitely looking forward to getting more into this sport If you're looking at getting an entry-le...

2019 Cannondale Trail 5 Review - YouTube

The Trail 5 comes equipped with the Cannondale Stage 3 saddle with its seat tube secured to the frame with a quick release.

Positive

Dart's Cycling Journal

1 year ago

youtube.com

Made use of the excellent morning light to grab a glamour shot of my bike today

Bike is a Cannondale Trail SL3, with a one-by drivetrain. My first bike with one-by, and I'm absolutely loving it.

Positive

razumny

3 years ago

reddit.com/r/mountainbiking

Looking for a hybrid

I got into riding bikes as an adult about 3 years ago - I bought a Cannondale Trail 5 (hardtail) and kind of ended up hating it because it’s a really heavy bike and flat bars are uncomfortable to me. I bought the Topstone 105 in 2019, and liked it a lot, but feel like it was not really worth the price. I sold my hardtail in like May of last year, and what happens?

Negative

fears_escalators

3 years ago

reddit.com/r/whichbike

As of today, what new off the shelf mountain bike would you buy under $700 to install a bbshd kit? Thank you.

I've built up 2 Cannondale Trail series bikes. They have a couple under $700 depending on which model.

Anyone else quit road biking after getting into MTB?

I sold the Trail 5 and bought a Canyon Spectral CF 9 last year. The difference in how much more I enjoyed trails with a proper bike able to handle all the fun features, left my road bike neglected for over 6 months. So I sold it and built a proper hardtail. Trails > roads.

The joy machine….why no love for Cannondale on this sub be honest!

I have a 2019 trail 5 (or 6) that I’ve enjoyed. I’ve spent more than I paid for it in upgrades tho lol it’s got good geometry for a general trail bike IMO, you get what you pay for component wise.

Positive

mouthfullofsand

3 years ago

reddit.com/r/mountainbiking

What are good hardtails for beginners and to upgrade over time

Just started myself and I got a Cannondale Trail 6. They have them at REI if they’re in stock, I had to order from a different place in Vermont cause everything was sold out. It’s been solid so far, $860 hardtail

Positive

drew8080

2 years ago

reddit.com/r/mountainbiking

Your first MTB doesn't have to be super fancy.

I've grown up on a cannondale trail 7 the past 2 years and take it on a bunch of the technical stuff that you mentioned. I learn everytime I go out, and I love it. I am excited to see what happens when I "grow up" to a better bike!

Shimano Tourney exploded and caused me to crash. Sure was fun to learn the hard way. While I sit bruised and swollen I put on an Atlus to keep me going until maybe single speed. *also had to true wheel, but spokes survived.

my 2021 Cannondale trail 8 is also about to explode I'm looking for a "full sos" right now

let me know of any full suspension bikes you think are good

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kids-beans

3 years ago

reddit.com/r/mountainbiking

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