MSRP | $399 | $525 |
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Where to Buy | — $1 At | — $1 At |
Category | Crosscountry | Crosscountry |
Weight | 31.8 lbs | |
| Aluminum | Aluminum | |
Fork | Suntour | Suntour XCT (coil) |
Wheels | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| 27.5″ | 27.5″ | |
Brakes | Mechanical Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
Groupset | Tourney | Tourney, Shimano |
Drivetrain | 3 × 7 | 3 × 7 |
Suspension | Hardtail | Hardtail |
Front Travel | 75mm | 100mm |
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Summary | The Cannondale Catalyst 4 27.5 and Cannondale Catalyst 2 are both 27.5″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bikes with mid-range components. The Catalyst 2 has a better fork and a bigger fork. | |
Based on frame geometry and build specs.
Frame | SmartForm C3 alloy BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded | 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, 75 millimeters Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Coil | SR Suntour XCT DS, 100mm, Coil Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Coil |
Bottom Bracket | Semi-cartridge type, square taper, BSA, sealed bearing | Sealed Bearing BSA |
Headset | Semi-integrated, threadless, 1-1/8 in. | Semi-integrated, threadless, 1-1/8" |
Stem | Alloy, 31.8, 8 | Cannondale Alloy, 1-1/8", 28.6, 8° |
Handlebar | Alloy, 25mm rise, 700mm, 31.8 | Cannondale Riser, 6061 Alloy, 25mm rise, 8° sweep, 6° rise, 700mm |
Saddle | Cannondale Stage 2 | Cannondale Stage 2 |
Seatpost | Alloy, micro-adjust, 27.2 x 350mm | Cannondale Alloy, 27.2 x 350mm |
Pedals | Cannondale Platform | Cannondale Platform |
Grips | Cannondale Dual-Density |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano Tourney, 7-speed | Shimano Tourney TX |
|---|---|---|
Front Derailleur | Shimano Tourney, 31.8 clamp | Shimano Tourney, 31.8 clamp |
Crank | Prowheel, 24/34/42 | Prowheel, 42/34/24 |
Shifters | Shimano EF41 Easyfire, 3 x 7-speed | Shimano Rapidfire Plus, 3x7 |
Cassette | Sunrace, 14-34, 7-speed | Sunrace, 12-34, 7-speed |
Chain | KMC Z51, 7-speed | KMC Z51, 7-speed |
Brakes | Jak-7 cable-actuated disc, 160/160mm Mechanical Disc Brake | Tektro hydro disc, 160/160mm |
Brake Levers | Shimano EF41 | Tektro hydro disc |
Rims | DC 6.0, double wall, 32-hole | WTB SX19, 32h |
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Spokes | Stainless Steel, 14g | |
Front Hub | Alloy disc | Formula QR front and rear |
Rear Hub | Freewheel, sealed, loose ball bearings, QR, 32h | Formula QR front and rear |
Tires | Innova | Freedom Transition Sport 27.5 x 2.25" |