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    Catalyst 22018 Cannondale
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    MSRP
    $600
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    		Crosscountry
    3.4
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    		Suntour XCT
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		27.5″
    		Shimano Hydraulic Disc
    		Altus
    Drivetrain
    		3 × 9
    Suspension
    		Hardtail
    Front Travel
    		100mm
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    Summary
    		The Cannondale Catalyst 2 is a 27.5″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with modest components.

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    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)

    30 mph

    Catalyst 2

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

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

    Geometry
    Specs
    Catalyst 22018 Cannondale
    Frame

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

    BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded

    Fork

    SR Suntour XCT-100-27, 100mm, coil spring, 1-1/8", 27.5"

    Travel: 100mm

    Spring Type: Coil

    Shock

    N/A

    Bottom Bracket

    Cartridge type, square taper, BSA, sealed bearing

    Headset

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

    Stem

    Cannondale C4, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°

    Handlebar

    Cannondale C4, 6061 Alloy, 20mm rise, 680mm

    Saddle

    Cannondale Stage 2

    Seatpost

    Alloy, micro-adjust, 27.2x350mm

    Type: Rigid

    Pedals

    Cannondale Platform

    Grips

    Cannondale Dual-Density

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Altus, 9-speed

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Altus, 31.8 clamp

    Crank

    Prowheel, 22/30/40

    Shifters

    Shimano EZ Fire 505, 3x9-speed

    Cassette

    Sunrace M90, 11-34, 9-speed

    Chain

    KMC X9, 9-speed

    Brakes

    Shimano M315 hydro disc, 160/160mm

    Type: Shimano Hydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    Shimano M315 hydro disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    DC 5.0, double wall, 32-hole

    Spokes

    Stainless, 14g

    Front Hub

    Formula Disc, Cassette, QR

    Rear Hub

    Formula Disc, Cassette, QR

    Tires

    Innova 27.5"x2.1"

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