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| Specification | Description |
|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale Trail SL 29'er double-butted aluminum |
| Fork | RST Deuce 29 TNL, 80mm-travel w/lockout |
| Rims/Wheels | Alex DC4.5 |
| Hubs | Cannondale C4 |
| Spokes | 15g stainless-steel |
| Tires | Kenda Small Block 8, 29 x 2.1 |
| Crankset | Shimano |
| Chainrings | 42/32/22 |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Altus |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Alivio |
| Rear Cogs | SunRace, 8-speed: 12-32 |
| Shifters | Shimano Altus |
| Handlebars | Cannondale C3 |
| Tape/Grips | Cannondale dual-density |
| Stem | Cannondale C4 |
| Brake Levers | Cannondale Helix 3 |
| Brakes | Cannondale Helix 3 disc, 6-inch rotors |
| Pedals | Platform |
| Saddle | Cannondale Stage 2 |
| Seatpost | Cannondale C3 |
* Subject to change without notice.
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviewsPros
- Lightweight (3)
- Versatile (3)
- Handles well (2)
- Smooth ride (2)
- Durable
Cons
- No rebound on fork
- Pedals
- Wears out quickly
Best Uses
- Casual trails (2)
- Cross country (2)
- Free riding (2)
- Commuting/city
- Does it all
Reviewed by 4 customers
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Pros
- Fast and Smooth Ride
- Lightweight
- Durable
- Versatile
Cons
- Pedals
Best Uses
- Does It All
Comments:
This bike just wants to go! The 29er wheels roll over everything. I searched about 10 different makes and compared them to this one. Great brakes, decent fork, good shifters and rims, great color scheme in black/white/green! The pedals had to be replaced though. they are the same pedals as my sons 20"! No grip when dry, forget it when wet! I can't wait to get the chance to ride it again. I'll just look at it longingly in the garage until then.
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Pros
- Rugged
- Smooth Ride
- Handles Well
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
- No Rebound on Fork
Best Uses
- Free Riding
- Cross Country
- Casual Trails
Comments:
I traded in my old Cannondale F500 on the SL4 and can only say, Wow! 29ers are the future of mountain bikes and this bike has a great mix of components to get the job done. It rolls over terrain that had my 26" begging for mercy. The SAVE chain stays really do soak up a lot of rear end chatter. The groupset shifts nice and smooth for an "entry level" set which is all you can really ask for. If I had one gripe, it would be the front fork. The lack of rebound adjustment can make it pack down over a rooted trail section, but a slightly higher level of preload helps this. It's fine for 90% of riders, but if you really hammer the trails on a regular basis, you may want to upgrade that. The rest is fine as-is. I plan to implement my "upgrade only after breaking" philosophy and really doubt I'll have any issues other than self-inflicted casualties.
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Pros
- Great Components
- Handles Well
- Smooth Ride
Cons
Best Uses
- Casual Trails
- Cross Country
- Free Riding
Comments:
Purchased recently. Got the bike out on some downhill trails and booked it first day. Loved how easy it is to ride over anything. Definitely a great second bike for me. I can see my confidence going up with a good stable bike such as the SL 4.
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Pros
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
- Wears Out Quickly
Best Uses
- Commuting/City
- Road Biking
- Mountain Biking
Comments:
i use this product to ride trails 3 times a week.. whats great about it is that you could join bikers with much expensive bikes but still hang with them.. this is my first bike but its up for keeps :)
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