The Cannondale Trail SL 5 Womens 2012 Features are:Frame: Trail SL Women|s, Optimized 6061 alloy, SAVE, 1.5 headtube
Fork: RST Blaze TNL, 100mm, softer spring, rebound, lockout, 1-1/8
Headset: Tange Custom 1.5
Stem: Cannondale C4 by UNO, 31.8, 7 degree
Speed: 24
Front Mech: Shimano Altus
Rear Mech: Shimano Acera
Chainset: Shimano 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 mechanical disc, 160mm
Rear Brake: Promax mechanical disc, 160mm
Rims: Alex DC4.5, double wall, 28 hole
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
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.