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    Catalyst 32018 Cannondale
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    MSRP
    $500
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    Category
    		Crosscountry
    2.7
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    		Suntour
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		27.5″
    		Tektro Mechanical Disc
    		Tourney
    Drivetrain
    		3 × 8
    Suspension
    		Hardtail
    Front Travel
    		75mm
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    Summary
    		The Cannondale Catalyst 3 is a 27.5″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with mid-range components and tektro mechanical disc brakes.

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    Insights
    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 3

    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 32018 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 M3030-27, 75mm, coil spring with preload, 1-1/8", 27.5"

    Travel: 75mm

    Spring Type: Coil

    Bottom Bracket

    Cartridge type, square taper, BSA, Sealed bearing

    Headset

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

    Stem

    Alloy, 31.8, 8°

    Handlebar

    Alloy, 25mm rise, 700mm, 31.8

    Saddle

    Cannondale Stage 2

    Seatpost

    Alloy, micro-adjust, 27.2x350mm

    Type: Rigid

    Pedals

    Cannondale Platform

    Grips

    Cannondale Dual-Density

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Tourney, 8-speed

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Tourney, 31.8 clamp

    Crank

    Prowheel, 24/34/42

    Shifters

    Shimano Tourney Easyfire Plus, 3x8-speed

    Cassette

    Sunrace M66, 11-34, 8-speed

    Chain

    KMC Z51, 8-speed

    Brakes

    Tektro M280 Cable actuated disc, 160/160mm

    Type: Tektro Mechanical Disc

    Brake Levers

    Shimano Tourney

    Wheels
    Rims

    DC 6.0, double wall, 32-hole

    Spokes

    Stainless, 14g

    Front Hub

    Alloy Disc, Cassette, sealed, loose ball bearings, QR, 32h

    Rear Hub

    Alloy Disc, Cassette, sealed, loose ball bearings, QR, 32h

    Tires

    Innova 27.5"x2.1"

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