Cannondale says goodbye to Pullshock on the new Jekyll and Trigger

A new generation has arrived at Cannondale in the Enduro and All Mountain sector: the Jekyll and Trigger no longer feature a Pullshock damper - what is new is an exclusive, new damper technology on board with a so-called dual ride mode.

The heart of the new Jekyll and Trigger models is the patented Gemini rear shock technology, the result of a collaboration between Fox Racing Shocks and Cannondale, which adds two specific riding modes - Hustle and Flow - to the outstanding performance of the Fox Float X and DPS shocks. Hustle mode can be activated via the handlebar remote and shortens the travel so that riders benefit from fast response on climbs and undulating terrain with the shock extended, while in Flow mode the ride height is lower and the full travel is available so that downhillers can plunge down the descent with confidence.

With new damper technology on board

Cannondale's new Jekyll is designed for enduro riders who want an advantage on every stage, the ingredients for the carbon frame are 27.5" wheels, a 65 degree head angle and 165 or 130 millimeters of travel at the rear and 170 millimeters at the fork. The Trigger was developed for aggressive all-mountain bikers and offers 145 or 115 millimeters of travel with 27.5" wheels at the rear and 150 millimeters at the front. Both bikes rely on the Boost standard for the installation width of the hubs.

"This is an exciting new start for both bikes," says Peter Vallance, overall head of product management at Cannondale. "The aim was to retain the technological advances of the previous models while extending the performance range with simple but effective features such as the new Gemini shock, Ai offset drivetrain and LockR thru-axles. We have designed the frames specifically so that there is even room for a standard water bottle in the main frame triangle."

"The Gemini shock's ability to reduce travel when riding without reducing its response to bumps is a huge advantage," explained Jeremiah Boobar, Head of Damping and Component Development at Cannondale. "Not only does it improve traction and efficiency on climbs, it also allows you to pedal harder and keep your speed up on flatter downhill sections so you can ride downhill faster too."

Modern geometry: short at the back, long at the front

In order to get the best out of the new shock absorber, Jekyll and Trigger have been given new, progressive and aggressive geometries that combine high stiffness with unbridled agility. According to the US manufacturer, correspondingly slack head tube angles (65° for the Jekyll, 66° for the Trigger) and long front centers ensure full control on descents. Steep seat angles put the Piliten in a powerful position on climbs. In addition, Cannondale's proprietary Ai offset drive (Ai = Asymmetric Integration) offers extremely short 420 mm chainstays - for high traction and agility, good tire clearance and a stiffer, more stable rear wheel.

Other notable construction methods include Cannondale's light, stiff and easy-to-maintain LockR thru-axle system, the easy-to-replace cable routing system and the full carbon dropout lever.

Already available

"I knew after the first few rides that the bike was good," says Jérôme Clementz, Cannondale Enduro team rider. "I had a lot of success - and a lot of fun - with the previous model. But when I was able to beat my best times with the prototype I received and also immediately win mountain classifications, I knew that Cannondale had done everything right. It feels like I'm getting a little extra boost everywhere on the course. The bike is really fast."

The Cannondale Jekyll is available in four model variants, the Cannondale Trigger in three. The bikes are available now.

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