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Entry level MTB 29er comparison - 5th Part - Cannondale TRAIL SL 29er 2

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Parent Category: Bicycles

Category: Cannondale

Published on Thursday, 12 January 2012 06:06

Written by Luca Salvatelli

Cannondale Trail SL 29er has a hydroformed aluminum frame with headset 1 inch and ½. The rear triangle takes the shape of the tubes SAVE, which allows a better fit. The fork is a RockShox Recon Silver TK 29, while the bike is assembled with a mix of SRAM. SRAM is the crankset, SRAM X5 commands, the rear and the front derailleur, SRAM 10-speed sprocket on, Avid Elixir brakes. The wheels are assembled on the popular Formula hubs, and stem, handlebar and seatpost are Cannondale. The tires are Kenda and the pedals are also standard. The bike was assembled as a cost of 1002 Euro. It’s a very good bike, the frame is very good, stiff and reliable, also has a decent comfort. The mix of components that is assembled the bike is still limited compared to competitors and products made of a certain quality. Overall, then, a very good bike and offered at a competitive price. The guarantee in view of the frame is a further advantage.

Positive aspects
Quality of the frame
Performance
Pedals standard
Performance/price ratio
Assembly
Lifetime warranty of frame

Negative Aspects
Mix of components
No bottle cage