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Introducing Vishnu Sharma, our dedicated Cycling Enthusiast with a long journey of riding and crafting expert bicycle reviews exclusively for ChooseMyBicycle. With an avid passion for Cycling and an unwavering commitment to staying at the forefront of Bicycle Technology,Vishnu Sharma's insightful reviews are your trusted companion in making informed choices for your next ride.
Mountain Bike
The slanting top tube makes the ride geometry aggressive but comfortable.
A massive 100mm travel which worked really well on the roughest of trails.
The derailleurs had a compact yet efficient range to get up to speed and to climb on trails easily.
The Shimano MT200 Hydraulic Disc brakes are powerful and safe to use.
The WTB Ranger Comp 27.5” x 2.25” MTB tires definitely takes the trail riding experience to another level.
frame
Trail SmartForm C2 Alloy
fork
Suntour XC Suspension Fork with 100mm travel
front derailleur
MicroShift 2-Speed
rear derailleur
Shimano Altus 9-Speed
shifters
Shimano EF505 2x9
brakes
Shimano MT200 Hydraulic Disc Brakes
brake levers
Shimano
tires
WTB Ranger Comp 27.5" x 2.25"
rims
WTB SX19
bicycle weight
14.3 kgs
handlebar
Cannondale C4 720mm
stem
Cannondale C4
seatpost
Cannondale C4
saddle
Cannondale Stage 3
pedals
Cannondale Platform
hubs
Formula
cassette
Sunrace 11/36T
chain
Shimano HG53
crankset
FSA Comet Alpha Drive 36/22T
bottom bracket
Sealed
no of gears
18-Speed
riding purpose
Leisure/Fitness
Cannondale is an International Bicycle brand with a rich history of making some of the best Bicycles in the world. Their fleet of Bicycles cater to all kinds of riders and for all types of terrains. From the MTB range we got the opportunity to test ride the Trail 7 27.5 (2019) and here is what we thought.
Weight: 14.3 kgs
Usage: Trail/Fitness
A strong yet lightweight hardtail MTB with performance packed components.
The Trail 7 27.5 (2019) Alloy frame is built using Cannondale’s famous S.A.V.E built in suspension tech. This frame has a tapered head tube and smooth welded edges to keep most of the material at places in the frame which is capable of taking in vibrations of the trails. The slanting top tube makes the ride geometry aggressive but comfortable.
The SR Suntour XCM front suspension fork comes with a massive 100mm travel which worked really well on the roughest of trails. The manual suspension lockout helped make the fork rigid and thus allows you to ride faster on flatter surfaces.
This Alloy frame is strong and can take in a lot of hitting and the 100mm suspension fork worked smoothly
The Trail 7 27.5 (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 gloss finish paint job was of superior quality. This Bicycle has information stickers all over the bicycle which tells specific technical aspects that add a nice touch to the bicycle. The wide MTB tires with big treads help the Bicycle enhance the rugged look of this MTB.
The Cannondale Trail 7 27.5 (2019) comes in 2 colour variants; Black and Green
A performance focused MTB like the Trail 7 27.5 (2019) requires precise gearing. This bicycle is equipped with a Microshift direct mount 2-Speed front derailleur and Shimano Altus 9-Speed rear derailleur. This Altus rear derailleur is the latest version and worked seamlessly during the test ride. The Shimano EF505 rapid fire shifters were smooth in shifting with efficient spring action.
The derailleurs had a compact yet efficient range to get up to speed and to climb on trails easily
The Cannondale Trail 7 27.5 is equipped with Shimano’s MT200 Hydraulic Disc brakes. These brakes are the best you can find on a hardtail MTB with 160mm rotors. These brakes were safe and balanced on even the most slippery and roughest of trails. The Shimano Brake levers were easy to engage with just 2 or 3 fingers.
Cannondale’s C4 MTB handlebar is 720mm in length, this width made sure the rider has full control and great handling capabilities.
The Shimano MT200 Hydraulic Disc brakes are powerful and safe to use
As in the name of this bicycle this bicycle, the Cannondale Trail 7 27.5 (2019) rolls on a pair of WTB Ranger Comp 27.5” x 2.25” tires. These tires perform well on trails, mainly because of its thick tread pattern with DNA compound and the 2.25” width. These rubbers will keep you safe on the trails with maximum traction.
The stock Cannondale Stage 3 MTB saddle was ergonomic and keeps you comfortable on fast trail rides.
The WTB Ranger Comp 27.5” x 2.25” MTB tires definitely takes the trail riding experience to another level
This is a 27.5” hardtail MTB meant for the both trails and flat surfaces. With smooth gear shifting and powerful Shimano Hydraulic Disc brakes this Bicycle will make you feel confident on the most challenging of trails. The heavily treaded 27.5” tires are capable of handling both wet and dry surfaces and even rocky trails. Priced at Rs.46,835(as on 25th May 2020) the Cannondale Trail 7 27.5 (2019) is an ideal choice for anyone looking to buy a performance MTB for riding on flat tracks and trails.
Prices and Specifications/Components are subject to change by the brand, without due notice.
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