Bicycle Archive · Specification report

2018 Cannondale Trigger 3

Velopedia Archive ID 900002474

Overview

Model year	2018
Brand	Cannondale
Model	Trigger 3
Bicycle type	Mountain
Archive ID	900002474
Colors	Hazard Orange w/ Anthracite and Jet Black - Gloss (ORG)
Sizes	S, M, L, XL

Frameset

Frame construction	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
Frame material	Carbon
Fork	Fox Float 34 Performance, 27.5, 150mm, 110x15, tapered steerer, 44mm offset
Rear shock	Fox Float Performance DPS EVOL w/ Gemini remote-actuated dual mode air spring system, Flow Mode - 145mm / Hustle Mode - 115mm

Drivetrain

Shifters	Shimano SLX, 11-speed
Front derailleur	N/A
Rear derailleur	Shimano XT, 11-speed Shadow Plus
Crankset	Cannondale Si, BB30, SpideRing 30T, Ai offset
Bottom bracket	Cannondale Alloy PressFit30
Rear cogs	Shimano XT, 11-speed, 11-46
Chain	Shimano HG601, 11-speed
Pedals	N/A

Brakes

Brakes	Shimano SLX hydro disc, 180/180mm

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	Integrated, 1-1/8 to 1.5”, sealed angular contact bearings
Handlebar	Cannondale C3 Riser, 6061 Alloy, 15mm rise, 4° up, 9° back, 31.8, 780mm
Stem	Cannondale C3, 6061 Alloy, 1-1/8”, 31.8, 0°, 45mm
Saddle	Fabric Radius Scoop
Seatpost	TransX dropper, Internal Routing, 31.6, 120mm drop

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Formula w/ HG driver - 110x15 thru front / 148x12 thru rear w/Ai offset
Rims	WTB Frequency Race i29, 29mm inner, TCS Tubeless Ready 27.5”, 32h
Spokes	DT Swiss Champion 2.0
Front tire	Maxxis Minion 27.5x2.3” DHF front, DHR II rear, Dual Compound, folding, Tubeless Ready
Rear tire	Maxxis Minion 27.5x2.3” DHF front, DHR II rear, Dual Compound, folding, Tubeless Ready
Wheel size	27.5"

Geometry · S

Seat tube	400 mm
Effective top tube	576 mm
Top tube	552 mm
Head tube	102 mm
Head-tube angle	66°
Seat-tube angle	74.5°
Chainstay / rear center	420 mm
Wheelbase	1125 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	12 mm
Bottom-bracket height	345 mm
Reach	409 mm
Stack	583 mm
Standover height	749 mm
Fork offset / rake	44 mm
Front center	705 mm
Trail	107 mm

Geometry · M

Seat tube	430 mm
Effective top tube	602 mm
Top tube	575 mm
Head tube	115 mm
Head-tube angle	66°
Seat-tube angle	74.5°
Chainstay / rear center	420 mm
Wheelbase	1153 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	12 mm
Bottom-bracket height	345 mm
Reach	431 mm
Stack	595 mm
Standover height	761 mm
Fork offset / rake	44 mm
Front center	733 mm
Trail	107 mm

Geometry · L

Seat tube	460 mm
Effective top tube	627 mm
Top tube	598 mm
Head tube	127 mm
Head-tube angle	66°
Seat-tube angle	74.5°
Chainstay / rear center	420 mm
Wheelbase	1179 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	12 mm
Bottom-bracket height	345 mm
Reach	453 mm
Stack	606 mm
Standover height	767 mm
Fork offset / rake	44 mm
Front center	760 mm
Trail	107 mm

Geometry · XL

Seat tube	520 mm
Effective top tube	655 mm
Top tube	624 mm
Head tube	140 mm
Head-tube angle	66°
Seat-tube angle	74.5°
Chainstay / rear center	420 mm
Wheelbase	1209 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	12 mm
Bottom-bracket height	345 mm
Reach	478 mm
Stack	618 mm
Standover height	796 mm
Fork offset / rake	44 mm
Front center	789 mm
Trail	107 mm

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