2019 Cannondale

Catalyst 3

A 27.5″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with mid-range components and mechanical disc brakes.
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MSRP$460
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 75mm
ForkSuntour
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain3 × 7
GroupsetTourney
BrakesMechanical Disc
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Handling
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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)

25 mph

Catalyst 3

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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Geometry
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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 M3030, 75mm, Coil

Travel75mm

Spring TypeCoil

Bottom Bracket

Sealed Bearing BSA

Headset

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

Stem

Cannondale Alloy, 1-1/8", 28.6, 8°

Handlebar

Cannondale Riser, 6061 Alloy, 25mm rise, 8° sweep, 6° rise, 700mm

Saddle

Cannondale Stage 2

Seatpost

Cannondale Alloy, 27.2 x 350mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

Cannondale Platform

Grips

Cannondale Dual-Density

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Tourney

Front Derailleur

Shimano Tourney, 31.8 clamp

Crank

Prowheel, 42/34/24

Shifters

Shimano Easy Fire EF41, 3x7

Cassette

Sunrace, 14-34, 7-speed, FW

Chain

KMC Z51, 7-speed

Brakes

Tektro cable actuated disc, 160/160mm

TypeMechanical Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano EF41

Wheels
Rims

WTB SX19, 32h

Spokes

Stainless Steel, 14g

Front Hub

Formula QR front and rear

Rear Hub

Formula QR front and rear

Tires

Freedom Transition Sport 27.5 x 2.25"

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