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Cannondale
2021 Cannondale Trail 26
Previous used estimate
$251 - $259
Actual value depends on condition, size, and local demand.
Value Guide market data · 2021 Cannondale Trail 26
12-month projected trend
10%
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
5%
Drops faster than category avg
Price over time - 2021 Cannondale Trail 26
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Overview
About this bike
The perfectmountain bikefor kids loving life outdoors—blendingthe right-sizeframe,the rightspec,andmore attitude. Trail 26 is built for progressing riders ages 9 to 13 between 4'8" and 5' who are too big for kids' bikes, but not quite big enough for adult bikes. Take it to the next level on the bike path or grow new skills on the dirt. Geared-Up and Ready to Shred: The perfect mountain bike for kids loving life outdoors, blending the right-size frame, the right spec, and more attitude. Where it thrives: Leisurely rides, Challenging trails What it's built for: Trail-riding fun, Handling, Agility Highlights - Lightweight SmartForm C3 Alloy frame and Suntour suspension fork - Shimano 8-speed Tourney derailleur and Revo Twist Shifter - Tektro cable-actuated disc brakes Big wheels, big fun: Full-sized 26-inch wheels eat bumps for breakfast and roll over roots with ease. They are more maneuverable than the larger 27.5-inch wheels found on many adult bikes and keep stand-over height low for stability and plenty of room to grow. Sized just right: We crafted the Trail 26 with growing groms in mind, so the sizing and geometry are perfectly tuned for big kids who are ready for the next step towards adult bikes. One Size: 4'8" - 5'0" Ready to rip: The Trail 26 frame is lightweight for rocketing up hills and durable for tackling the rough stuff, plus it uses powerful disc brakes for quick stopping even on the steepest hills. Built to boost the fun, wherever you ride.
Specifications
- Subtype
- Trail / Enduro
- Category
- Mountain
- Component Fork
- Suntour NEX, 63mm, coil with preload adjuster
- Component Hubs
- Sealed Alloy Disc
- Component Rims
- Cannondale Disc, double wall w/eyelet, 32h
- Component Stem
- Alloy Ahead, 31.8mm
- Product Family
- Trail
- Component Chain
- KMC X8, 8-speed
- Component Color
- Black Pearl, Red, Purple Haze
- Component Frame
- All-New, SmartForm C3 Alloy, StraightShot hidden cable routing, disc brakes, rack/fender mounts
- Component Brakes
- Tektro Mechanical Disc, 160/160mm rotors
- Component Pedals
- Wellgo Composite Platform
- Component Saddle
- Cannondale Ergo
- Component Spokes
- Stainless steel, 14g
- Component Headset
- Semi-Integrated, 1-1/8"
- Component Crankset
- Prowheel, Pro-V30, 152mm length, 30T
- Component Seatpost
- Alloy, 25.4mm
- Component Shifters
- microSHIFT, 8-speed
- Component Handlebar
- 6061 Alloy, 10° sweep, 30mm rise, 580mm
- Component Rear Tire
- Kenda Small Block 8, 26 x 1.95
- Component Front Tire
- Kenda Small Block 8, 26 x 1.95
- Component Tape Grips
- Cannondale Performance
- Component Brake Levers
- Promax BL81
- Component Bottom Bracket
- Cartridge, square taper
- Component Rear Derailleur
- microSHIFT M26L
- Component Cassette Freewheel
- Sunrace, 11-34, 8-speed
- Hubs
- Sealed Alloy Disc
- Rims
- Cannondale Disc, double wall w/eyelet, 32h
- Crankset
- Prowheel, Pro-V30, 152mm length, 30T
- Pedals
- Wellgo Composite Platform
- Bottom Bracket
- Cartridge, square taper
- Chain
- KMC X8, 8-speed
- Seatpost
- Alloy, 25.4mm
- Saddle
- Cannondale Ergo
- Handlebar
- 6061 Alloy, 10° sweep, 30mm rise, 580mm
- Headset
- Semi-Integrated, 1-1/8"
- Rear Derailleur
- microSHIFT M26L
- Rear Tire
- Kenda Small Block 8, 26 x 1.95
- Stem
- Alloy Ahead, 31.8mm
- Brake Levers
- Promax BL81
- Brakes
- Tektro Mechanical Disc, 160/160mm rotors
- Fork
- Suntour NEX, 63mm, coil with preload adjuster
- Frame
- All-New, SmartForm C3 Alloy, StraightShot hidden cable routing, disc brakes, rack/fender mounts
- Shifters
- microSHIFT, 8-speed
- Tape/Grips
- Cannondale Performance
- Color
- Purple Haze
- Spokes
- Stainless steel, 14g
- Cassette/Freewheel
- Sunrace, 11-34, 8-speed
- Front Tire
- Kenda Small Block 8, 26 x 1.95
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Drivetrain wear
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Inspection
Service history
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Inspection
Suspension service
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