2019 Cannondale

Catalyst 1

A 27.5″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with modest components.
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Manufacturer Price

$630
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkSuntour XCT
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain3 × 7
GroupsetAcera, Tourney
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

31 mph

Catalyst 1

27 mph

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Highest gear

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Sizing
XS

5'1" – 5'6"

SM

5'4" – 5'9"

MD

5'7" – 6'0"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'0" – 6'5"

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Specs
Build
Frame

Catalyst, SmartForm C3 Alloy, 1-1/8” head tube, rack and fender mounts, 27.5"

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

Fork

SR Suntour XCT, 100mm, Hydraulic Lockout, Coil

Travel100mm

Spring TypeCoil

Bottom Bracket

Sealed Bearing BSA

Headset

Semi-integrated, threadless, 1-1/8"

Stem

Cannondale C4 Riser, 6061 Alloy, 25mm rise, 8° sweep, 6° rise, 720mm

Handlebar

Cannondale C4 Riser, 6061 Alloy, 25mm rise, 8° sweep, 6° rise, 720mm

Saddle

Cannondale Stage 2

Seatpost

Cannondale Alloy, 27.2 x 350mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

Cannondale Platform

Grips

Cannondale Dual-Density

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Acera

Front Derailleur

Shimano Tourney, 31.8 clamp

Crank

Prowheel, 42/34/24

Shifters

Shimano Easy Fire EF505, 3x7

Cassette

Sunrace, 11-34, 7-speed

Chain

KMC, 7-speed

Brakes

Shimano MT200 hydro disc, 160/160mm RT26 rotors

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano MT200 hydro disc

Wheels
Rims

WTB SX19, 32h

Spokes

Stainless Steel, 14g

Front Hub

Formula QR front, QR rear w/ HG driver

Rear Hub

Formula QR front, QR rear w/ HG driver

Tires

Freedom Transition Sport 27.5 x 2.25"

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