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Cannondale Trail 7 29" (2019) - Review

by Simon Ananda Raj May 19, 2025 1 min read

Cannondale Trail 7 29 219 Review

Cannondale is an International bicycle brand with a rich history of making some of the best bicycles in the world. Their fleet of bicycles caters to all kinds of riders and for all types of terrains. The 2019 range of bicycles from Cannondale has been launched in India and we got the opportunity to test ride the Trail 7 (2019) and here is what we thought. Weight: 14.8 kgs Usage: Trail

A performance packed hardtail MTB with powerful Shimano Hydraulic Disc brakes and heavily treaded 29er tires.

Simon Ananda Raj

Cannondale Trail 7 29" (2019)

Snapshot

3.8

Product Rating Out of 5

Performance 4.0

Design 3.8

Features 3.8

Value for Money 3.5
THINGS WE LIKE

✔ Strong Alloy frame

✔ Powerful Hydraulic Disc brakes

✔ Heavily treaded Tires

THINGS WE DON'T LIKE

✖ No Suspension Lockout

✖ N/A

✖ N/A
Frame

Trail SmartForm C2 Alloy

This Alloy frame is strong and can take in a lot of hitting.
Fork

Suntour XCM with 100mm Travel

The pre-load adjuster helped control the travel according to the weight of the rider and the pressure required.
Gearing

Microshift/Shimano Altus 2x9-Speed

The 2x9 Speed derailleurs had a compact yet efficient range to get up to speed and to climb on trails easily.
Breaks

Shimano MT200 Hydraulic Disc Brakes

The Shimano MT200 Hydraulic Disc brakes were powerful and safe to use.
Tires

WTB Ranger Comp 29" x 2.25"

The WTB Ranger Comp 29” x 2.25” MTB tires definitely takes the trail riding experience up a notch.
Battery

N/A

N/A

: The Trail 7 (2019) is built using Cannondale's famous S.A.V.E built in Suspension tech Alloy frame. This frame has a tapered head tube and smooth welded edges to keep most of the material at places in the frame, which are capable of taking in the vibrations of the trails. The slanting top tube makes the ride geometry aggressive and comfortable as well.The SR Suntour XCM front suspension fork comes with a massive 1mm travel which worked really well on the roughest of trails. The pre-load adjuster helped control the travel according to the weight of the rider and the pressure required.

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This Alloy frame is strong and can take in a lot of hitting and the 1mm suspension fork worked smoothly
: A performance focused MTB like the Trail 7 (2019) requires precise gearing. This bicycle is equipped with a Microshift direct mount front derailleur and Shimano Altus 9-Speed rear derailleur. This Altus M2 rear derailleur is a latest version of this derailleur and worked seamlessly during the test ride. The Shimano EF55 RapidFire shifters were smooth in shifting with efficient spring action.

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The 2x9 Speed derailleurs had a compact yet efficient range to get up to speed and to climb on trails easily
: Cannondale have always set a high standard when it comes to design. The Trail 7 (2019) which I test rode came in a full Black frame with Blue as the secondary colour and internal cable routing for the gear cables. The matte finish paint job was of superior quality. This bicycle has information stickers all over the bicycle that tell the specific technical aspects which we thought is a nice touch to the bicycle. The wide MTB tires with big treads enhance the rugged appeal of this bicycle.

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This Trail 7 29” (2019) comes in 2 colour variants; Black and Acid Green
: The Cannondale Trail 7 (2019) is equipped with Shimano's MT2 Hydraulic Disc brakes. These brakes are the best you can find on a hardtail MTB with 16mm rotors. These brakes were safe and balanced even on the most slippery and roughest of trails. The Shimano Brake levers were easy to engage with just 2 or 3 fingers.Cannondale C4 MTB handlebar was wide at 72mm in length. This width made sure the rider has full control and great handling capabilities.

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The Shimano MT2 Hydraulic Disc brakes were powerful and safe to use
: As in the name of this bicycle, the Cannondale Trail 7 (2019) rolls on a pair of WTB Ranger Comp 29” x 2.25” tires. These tires are a beast on the trails, mainly because of its thick tread patterns with DNA compound and the 2.25 inches width. The stock Cannondale Stage 3 MTB Saddle was ergonomic and keeps you comfortable on fast trail rides.

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The WTB Ranger Comp 29” x 2.25” MTB tires definitely takes the trail riding experience up a notch
: This is a 29er hardtail meant for the toughest of trails. With smooth gear shifting and powerful Shimano Hydraulic Disc brakes this bicycles will leave you feeling confident on the most challenging of trails. The heavily treaded 29” tires are capable of handling both wet and dry surfaces and even unpredictable muddy trails. Priced at Rs.46,835(as on 11th July 219) the Cannondale Trail 7 29” (2019) is an ideal choice for anyone looking to buy a performance MTB for riding on the most challenging of trails.Prices and Specifications/Components are subject to change by the brand, without due notice.

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