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    MSRP
    $460
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    Crosscountry
    2.4
    Aluminum
    Fork
    Suntour
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    27.5″
    Brakes
    Mechanical Disc
    Groupset
    Tourney
    Drivetrain
    3 × 7
    Suspension
    Hardtail
    Front Travel
    75mm
    Brand Site

    cannondale.com

    Summary
    The Cannondale Catalyst 3 is a 27.5″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with mid-range components and mechanical disc brakes.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Catalyst 3
    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)

    25 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
    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

    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

    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

    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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