The Cannondale Trail SL 5 2012 Features are:Frame: Trail SL, Optimized 6061 alloy, SAVE, 1.5 headtube
Fork: RST Blaze TNL, 100mm, coil/elastomer, lockout, 1-1/8
Headset: Tange Seiki 1 1/8 semi-integrated
Stem: Cannondale C4, 1.5, 31.8, 7 degree
Speed: 24
Front Mech: Shimano Altus, 34.9 clamp
Rear Mech: Shimano Acera
Chainset: Shimano FC-M311, 42/32/22
Bottom Bracket: Tange Seiki LN-3912
Cassette: SunRace M66, 12-32, 8-speed
Chain: Shimano HG40, 8-speed
Front Brake: Promax CD 7.0 mechanical disc, 160mm
Rear Brake: Promax CD 7.0 mechanical disc, 160mm
Rims: Alex DC4.5, double wall, 28 hole front, 32 hole rear
Front Hub: Cannondale C4
Rear Hub: Cannondale C4
Tyres: Schwalbe Rapid Rob, 2.1 Front Schwalbe Rapid Rob, 2.1 Rear
Seatpost: Cannondale C3, 31.6 x 350 mm (S, M) 400 mm (L,X,J)
What is a Hard Tail Mountain Bike?
Thick, knobbly tyres and lots of gears are the overriding features of these machines. Strong frames are built to take the rough with the smooth and can often be accompanied by a front suspension fork for added comfort and control. Theyre designed mainly for off road use but these solid, comfortable bikes often meet more general needs. For further information on mountain bikes see our Mountain Bike Buying Guide.