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    MSRP
    $630
    Where to Buy
    $1

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    Category
    Crosscountry
    3.1
    Aluminum
    Fork
    Suntour XCT
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    27.5″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    Acera, Tourney
    Drivetrain
    3 × 7
    Suspension
    Hardtail
    Front Travel
    100mm
    Brand Site

    cannondale.com

    Summary
    The Cannondale Catalyst 1 is a 27.5″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with modest components.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Catalyst 1
    Other Crosscountry bikes
    Gear Range

    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

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    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

    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

    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

    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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