VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

2018 Cannondale Trail 6

Velopedia Archive ID 900002488

Overview

Model year2018
BrandCannondale
ModelTrail 6
Bicycle typeMountain Hardtail
Archive ID900002488
ColorsMatte Black w/ Gloss Black and Gloss Acid Red - Matte/Gloss (BLK); Spectrum Blue w/ Jet Black and Volt - Gloss (SPB)
SizesXS (27.5"), S (27.5"), M (27.5"), M (29"), L (29"), XL (29"), XXL (29")

Frameset

Frame constructionNew Trail, SmartForm C2 Alloy, SAVE, BOOST spacing, Tapered Headtube, Flat Mount Rear Brake, Internal Cable Routing.
Frame materialAluminum
ForkSR Suntour XCM-RL, 100mm, remote lockout, 1-1/8”, 29”/27.5”, Coil

Drivetrain

ShiftersShimano Altus 2x9
Front derailleurMicroShift Direct Mount
Rear derailleurShimano Acera Shadow 9-speed
CranksetFSA Alpha Drive, forged, 22/36
Bottom bracketTange LN 3912, square taper
Rear cogsSunRace 11-36 9-speed
ChainKMC X9, 9-speed
PedalsCannondale Platform

Brakes

BrakesShimano M315 hydro disc, 160/160mm

Cockpit & contact points

HeadsetSealed Semi Integrated, 1-1/8 reducer
HandlebarCannondale C4, 6061 Alloy, 20mm rise, 680mm
StemCannondale C4, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°
SaddleCannondale Stage 3
SeatpostCannondale C4, 6061 alloy, 31.6x350mm

Wheels & tires

HubsFormula DC1420 front, Custom BOOST QR Formula rear
RimsCannondale DC 5.0, double wall, 32-hole
SpokesStainless Steel, 14g
Front tireWTB Ranger Comp 27.5/29x2.25” DNA Compound
Rear tireWTB Ranger Comp 27.5/29x2.25” DNA Compound
Wheel size29"

Geometry · XS (27.5")

Seat tube345 mm
Effective top tube545 mm
Top tube523 mm
Head tube95 mm
Head-tube angle68°
Seat-tube angle73.5°
Chainstay / rear center440 mm
Wheelbase1067 mm
Bottom-bracket drop60 mm
Bottom-bracket height304 mm
Reach365 mm
Stack607 mm
Standover height710 mm
Fork offset / rake42 mm
Front center634 mm
Trail102 mm

Geometry · S (27.5")

Seat tube400 mm
Effective top tube585 mm
Top tube561 mm
Head tube105 mm
Head-tube angle68°
Seat-tube angle73.5°
Chainstay / rear center440 mm
Wheelbase1108 mm
Bottom-bracket drop60 mm
Bottom-bracket height304 mm
Reach402 mm
Stack616 mm
Standover height746 mm
Fork offset / rake42 mm
Front center675 mm
Trail102 mm

Geometry · M (27.5")

Seat tube440 mm
Effective top tube610 mm
Top tube585 mm
Head tube115 mm
Head-tube angle68°
Seat-tube angle73.5°
Chainstay / rear center440 mm
Wheelbase1134 mm
Bottom-bracket drop60 mm
Bottom-bracket height304 mm
Reach424 mm
Stack626 mm
Standover height774 mm
Fork offset / rake42 mm
Front center701 mm
Trail102 mm

Geometry · M (29")

Seat tube440 mm
Effective top tube610 mm
Top tube587 mm
Head tube115 mm
Head-tube angle68.5°
Seat-tube angle73.5°
Chainstay / rear center445 mm
Wheelbase1140 mm
Bottom-bracket drop65 mm
Bottom-bracket height308 mm
Reach425 mm
Stack624 mm
Standover height795 mm
Fork offset / rake51 mm
Front center703 mm
Trail92 mm

Geometry · L (29")

Seat tube480 mm
Effective top tube635 mm
Top tube609 mm
Head tube125 mm
Head-tube angle68.5°
Seat-tube angle73.5°
Chainstay / rear center445 mm
Wheelbase1166 mm
Bottom-bracket drop65 mm
Bottom-bracket height308 mm
Reach447 mm
Stack633 mm
Standover height820 mm
Fork offset / rake51 mm
Front center729 mm
Trail92 mm

Geometry · XL (29")

Seat tube520 mm
Effective top tube660 mm
Top tube634 mm
Head tube135 mm
Head-tube angle68.5°
Seat-tube angle73.5°
Chainstay / rear center445 mm
Wheelbase1192 mm
Bottom-bracket drop65 mm
Bottom-bracket height308 mm
Reach470 mm
Stack643 mm
Standover height850 mm
Fork offset / rake51 mm
Front center754 mm
Trail92 mm

Geometry · XXL (29")

Seat tube560 mm
Effective top tube685 mm
Top tube661 mm
Head tube145 mm
Head-tube angle68.5°
Seat-tube angle73.5°
Chainstay / rear center445 mm
Wheelbase1218 mm
Bottom-bracket drop65 mm
Bottom-bracket height308 mm
Reach492 mm
Stack652 mm
Standover height880 mm
Fork offset / rake51 mm
Front center781 mm
Trail92 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 28, 2026.