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2018 Cannondale Trigger 2

Original manufacturer specifications including 27.5" wheels, geometry for 4 published sizes.

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Model year
2018
Category
Mountain
Sizes
S, M, L, XL
Colors
Stealth Gray w/Flat Charcoal Gray and Acid Green - Gloss (SGY)
Geometry
4 manufacturer sizes · Geometry context
Record coverage
24 preserved details · archived image · preserved geometry
Archive ID
900002475
Model history 1 other year

Manufacturer catalog

Published sizes and colors

4 sizes · 1 color

Manufacturer-published sizes and colors; availability and exact size/color pairings may vary by market or production run.

Published sizes

SMLXL

Published colors

Stealth Gray w/Flat Charcoal Gray and Acid Green - Gloss (SGY)

Frameset

Frame ConstructionAll-New Trigger, 145mm travel, BallisTec Carbon front triangle, SmartForm C1 Alloy swingarm, carbon shock link, Ai offset drivetrain, ISCG05, PF30, flat mount brake, tapered headtube
Frame MaterialCarbon
ForkFox Float 34 Performance Elite, 27.5, 150mm, Fit 4, 3-pos Adj., 110x15, tapered steerer, 44mm offset
Rear ShockFox Float X Performance Elite EVOL w/ Gemini remote- actuated dual mode air spring system, Flow Mode - 145mm / Hustle Mode - 115mm, 3-Pos lever

Drivetrain

ShiftersSRAM X01 Eagle 12-speed, trigger
Front DerailleurN/A
Rear DerailleurSRAM X01 Eagle 12-speed
CranksetTruvativ Descendant Carbon Eagle, BB30 w/ custom Ai offset, 30t
Bottom BracketCannondale Alloy PressFit30
Rear CogsSRAM XG1295 Eagle 10-50t, 12-speed
ChainSRAM X01 Eagle 12-speed w/ PowerLink
PedalsN/A

Brakes

BrakesSRAM Guide RS hydro disc, Centerline rotors 180/180mm

Cockpit & Contact Points

HeadsetIntegrated, 1-1/8 to 1.5”, sealed angular contact bearings
HandlebarCannondale C1 Carbon Riser, 15mm rise, 4° up, 9° back, 31.8, 780mm
StemCannondale C1, 3D Forged 6061 Alloy, 1-1/8”, 31.8, 0°, 45mm
SaddleFabric Scoop Shallow Elite with Cromoly rails
SeatpostRaceFace Turbine dropper, Internal Routing, 31.6, Travel - 125mm S / 150mm M-XL

Wheels & Tires

HubsSRAM 900 Boost - 110x15 thru front / 148x12 thru rear w/Ai offset, Maxle Ultimate
RimsWTB Frequency Team i29, 29mm inner, TCS Tubeless Ready 27.5”, 32h
SpokesDT Swiss Competition, 2.0/1.8/2.0
Front TireMaxxis Minion DHF 27.5x2.3” front, DHR II 2.3” rear, 3C Compound, EXO puncture protection, folding , Tubeless Ready
Rear TireMaxxis Minion DHF 27.5x2.3” front, DHR II 2.3” rear, 3C Compound, EXO puncture protection, folding , Tubeless Ready
Wheel Size27.5"

Size-specific frame data

Geometry

4 sizes · 16 measurements

Manufacturer-published geometry normalized for consistent archival comparison. Effective top tube and reach remain separate measurements because they describe different aspects of fit.

MeasurementSMLXL
Seat tube400 mm430 mm460 mm520 mm
Effective top tube576 mm602 mm627 mm655 mm
Top tube552 mm575 mm598 mm624 mm
Head tube102 mm115 mm127 mm140 mm
Head-tube angle66°66°66°66°
Seat-tube angle74.5°74.5°74.5°74.5°
Chainstay / rear center420 mm420 mm420 mm420 mm
Wheelbase1125 mm1153 mm1179 mm1209 mm
Bottom-bracket drop12 mm12 mm12 mm12 mm
Bottom-bracket height345 mm345 mm345 mm345 mm
Reach409 mm431 mm453 mm478 mm
Stack583 mm595 mm606 mm618 mm
Standover height749 mm761 mm767 mm796 mm
Fork offset / rake44 mm44 mm44 mm44 mm
Front center705 mm733 mm760 mm789 mm
Trail107 mm107 mm107 mm107 mm

Geometry source: Cannondale MY18 Dealer Book, PDF page 183 Measurements can vary by configuration, wheel size, or flip-chip position where noted by the manufacturer.

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S geometry

Archive context: The chainstay of 420 mm sits toward the shorter rear-center end. Its bottom-bracket drop of 12 mm sits toward the shallower-drop end. Its stack of 583 mm sits toward the lower end.

Compared with 52 distinct mountain geometries in the Small-equivalent size cohort from model years 2016–2020 in the Velopedia archive.
Want to go deeper?Open this exact published size and configuration in the Velopedia Geometry Analyzer, then complete any measurements the manufacturer did not provide.
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Parts & serviceability

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3 top part searches
Cassette / rear cogsQualified part search
SRAM XG1295 Eagle 10-50t, 12-speed Component family — verify exact version
Front tireExact archived part
Maxxis Minion DHF 27.5x2.3” front, DHR II 2.3” rear, 3C Compound, EXO puncture protection, folding , Tubeless Ready Named tire and published size
SaddleQualified part search
Fabric Scoop Shallow Elite with Cromoly rails Named archived component — verify exact version
More qualified parts (3)
Rear derailleurMatching configuration
SRAM X01 Eagle 12-speed Interpreted as SRAM X01 · 12-speed Component family — verify exact version Before ordering: Confirm whether the drivetrain is mechanical or electronic before ordering.
ShiftersOne check needed
SRAM X01 Eagle 12-speed, trigger Interpreted as SRAM X01 · 12-speed Component family — verify exact version Before ordering: Confirm whether the drivetrain is mechanical or electronic before ordering.
RimsQualified part search
WTB Frequency Team i29, 29mm inner, TCS Tubeless Ready 27.5”, 32h Named archived component — verify dimensions

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Used-bike inspection

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Before any test ride: both brakes should stop the bike firmly and release cleanly; both wheels should run true and be securely attached; tires should have no casing damage; and the headset, handlebar, stem, cranks and pedals should have no looseness or play.

Follow the full used-bike inspection order →
  • FrameInspect the composite sections for impact or clamp damage, then check the metal joints and welds for dents or cracking. Ask about any crash history.Inspect the frame and fork →
  • BrakesBoth brakes should stop firmly and release without rubbing. Inspect pad thickness, rotor wear and alignment, and check the cables or hoses for damage.Inspect the brakes →
  • SuspensionAsk when the fork and shock were last serviced. Check the stanchions for damage, look for oil at the seals, cycle both units through their travel and test the suspension pivots for play.Evaluate the suspension →
  • DrivetrainShift through every gear under light load and measure chain wear. Confirm that the shifter, derailleur, chain and cassette belong to the same 12-speed system.Check drivetrain wear →
  • Wheels & tiresSpin both wheels and watch the rims for side-to-side or vertical movement. Check for dents, cracks, loose or uneven spokes and hub play, then inspect both tire casings for cuts, cracking or exposed threads. If it is set up tubeless, confirm both tires hold pressure and ask when the sealant was last refreshed.Check wheels and tires →
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Archived: 2018 Cannondale Trigger 2 · Mountain · Published sizes: S, M, L, XL

Archived: Frame: All-New Trigger, 145mm travel, BallisTec Carbon front triangle, SmartForm C1 Alloy swingarm, carbon shock link, Ai offset drivetrain, ISCG05, PF30, flat mount brake, tapered headtube · Fork: Fox Float 34 Performance Elite, 27.5, 150mm, Fit 4, 3-pos Adj., 110x15, tapered steerer, 44mm offset

Archived: Fork: Fox Float 34 Performance Elite, 27.5, 150mm, Fit 4, 3-pos Adj., 110x15, tapered steerer, 44mm offset · Rear shock: Fox Float X Performance Elite EVOL w/ Gemini remote- actuated dual mode air spring system, Flow Mode - 145mm / Hustle Mode - 115mm, 3-Pos lever

Archived: Shifters: SRAM X01 Eagle 12-speed, trigger · Rear derailleur: SRAM X01 Eagle 12-speed · Crankset: Truvativ Descendant Carbon Eagle, BB30 w/ custom Ai offset, 30t · Bottom bracket: Cannondale Alloy PressFit30 · Rear cogs: SRAM XG1295 Eagle 10-50t, 12-speed · Chain: SRAM X01 Eagle 12-speed w/ PowerLink

Archived: Brakes: SRAM Guide RS hydro disc, Centerline rotors 180/180mm

Archived: Wheel size: 27.5" · Rims: WTB Frequency Team i29, 29mm inner, TCS Tubeless Ready 27.5”, 32h · Hubs: SRAM 900 Boost - 110x15 thru front / 148x12 thru rear w/Ai offset, Maxle Ultimate · Front tire: Maxxis Minion DHF 27.5x2.3” front, DHR II 2.3” rear, 3C Compound, EXO puncture protection, folding , Tubeless Ready · Rear tire: Maxxis Minion DHF 27.5x2.3” front, DHR II 2.3” rear, 3C Compound, EXO puncture protection, folding , Tubeless Ready

Controls and contact points

Archived: Headset: Integrated, 1-1/8 to 1.5”, sealed angular contact bearings · Handlebar: Cannondale C1 Carbon Riser, 15mm rise, 4° up, 9° back, 31.8, 780mm · Stem: Cannondale C1, 3D Forged 6061 Alloy, 1-1/8”, 31.8, 0°, 45mm · Seatpost: RaceFace Turbine dropper, Internal Routing, 31.6, Travel - 125mm S / 150mm M-XL · Saddle: Fabric Scoop Shallow Elite with Cromoly rails

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