2014 Cannondale Trail 4 29er Medium Mountain Bike Hydraulic Disc Trail Ready
Really clean and nicely equipped 2014 Cannondale Trail 4 29er hardtail in size Medium. This was part of Cannondale’s serious enthusiast-level Trail lineup — not a department store bike — featuring a lightweight double-butted aluminum frame, quality Shimano drivetrain, hydraulic disc brakes, and large 29” wheels that climb efficiently, carry momentum beautifully, and smooth out rough terrain.
The Trail series borrowed heavily from Cannondale’s higher-end race bikes of the era and became known for offering real trail performance at a practical price point. This bike still feels modern and capable today.
Freshly tuned and ready to ride.
Size
Medium
Best fit approximately: 5’7”–5’11”
Highlights
True 29er platform with fast-rolling 29” wheels
Lightweight Cannondale double-butted 6061 aluminum frame
SAVE rear stays for reduced trail chatter and improved ride feel
Shimano Deore 9-speed rear derailleur
Shimano Alivio shifting
Hydraulic disc brakes
SR Suntour XCR-RL suspension fork with remote lockout
Alex DC 4.0 double-wall rims
Schwalbe Rapid Rob 29x2.1 tires
Cannondale C4 disc hubs
Race-inspired geometry derived from Cannondale’s higher-end hardtails
Excellent all-arounder for trail riding, gravel, fitness, bikepacking, or everyday adventure use
Components
Frame: Cannondale Trail 29, double-butted 6061 aluminum, SAVE stays
Fork: SR Suntour XCR-RL-29, 100mm travel, remote lockout
Headset: Tange Si
Crankset: Shimano M391 Octalink 44/32/22
Bottom Bracket: Shimano BB-ES25 Octalink
Cassette: Shimano HG20 11-34 9-speed
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore Long Cage Mega 9
Front Derailleur: Shimano Alivio
Shifters: Shimano Alivio
Brakes: Cannondale Helix 6 hydraulic disc
Rotors: 160mm front/rear
Rims: Alex DC 4.0 double-wall
Tires: Schwalbe Rapid Rob 29x2.1
Stem: Cannondale C4
Saddle: Cannondale Stage 3
Condition
Bike is in very good used condition with normal cosmetic wear from light trail and recreational use. Paint presents well overall. Wheels are true, drivetrain shifts cleanly, brakes feel strong, and suspension operates smoothly.
Why This Matters
The early-to-mid 2010s Cannondale Trail bikes hit a sweet spot before standards became overly complicated and expensive. You get:
Proven Shimano 9-speed reliability
Straightforward maintenance
A lightweight and responsive alloy frame
Modern-enough geometry to still feel capable today
Real trail performance without the cost of newer bikes
This is the kind of bike that works equally well for:
Casual singletrack
Crushed limestone rail trails
Fitness riding
Commuting
Camping and dirt-road exploring
A solid, honest, versatile 29er that still has many good years ahead of it.
