Compare: 2018 Cannondale Catalyst 4 27.5 vs Catalyst 4 vs Catalyst 3 vs Catalyst 2 vs Catalyst 1

Overview
Ride Feel
Gearing
Spec Level
Geometry
Specs

Bike Comparison

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	Catalyst 4 27.52018 Cannondale	Catalyst 42018 Cannondale	Catalyst 32018 Cannondale	Catalyst 22018 Cannondale	Catalyst 12018 Cannondale

MSRP	$399	$440	$500	$600	$710
Where to Buy	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At
Category	Crosscountry	Crosscountry	Crosscountry	Crosscountry	Crosscountry
Weight	31.8 lbs
	2.4	2.4	2.4	3.0	3.2
Frame	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum
Fork	Suntour	Suntour (coil)	Suntour (coil)	Suntour XCT (coil)	Suntour XCM (coil)
Wheels	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum
Wheel Size	27.5″	27.5″	27.5″	27.5″	27.5″
Brakes	Mechanical Disc	Mechanical Disc	Mechanical Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc
Groupset	Tourney	Tourney	Tourney	Altus, Shimano	Acera, Altus
Drivetrain	3 × 7	3 × 7	3 × 8	3 × 9	3 × 9
Suspension	Hardtail	Hardtail	Hardtail	Hardtail	Hardtail
Front Travel	75mm	75mm	75mm	100mm	100mm
Brand Site		cannondale.com	cannondale.com	cannondale.com	cannondale.com

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Ride Feel

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Terrain

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Handling

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Catalyst 4 27.5

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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)

25 mph

Catalyst 4 27.5

25 mph

Catalyst 4

31 mph

Catalyst 3

30 mph

Catalyst 2

33 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

	Catalyst 4 27.52018 Cannondale	Catalyst 42018 Cannondale	Catalyst 32018 Cannondale	Catalyst 22018 Cannondale	Catalyst 12018 Cannondale

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	Catalyst, SmartForm C3 Alloy, 1-1/8” head tube, rack and fender mounts, 27.5" 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	Catalyst, butted 6061 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: 75mm Spring Type: Coil	SR Suntour M3030-27, 75mm, coil spring, 1-1/8", 27.5" Travel: 75mm Spring Type: Coil	SR Suntour M3030-27, 75mm, coil spring with preload, 1-1/8", 27.5" Travel: 75mm Spring Type: Coil	SR Suntour XCT-100-27, 100mm, coil spring, 1-1/8", 27.5" Travel: 75mm Spring Type: Coil	SR Suntour XCM-HLO-DS, 100mm, hydraulic lockout, 1-1/8", coil spring, 27.5" Travel: 75mm Spring Type: Coil
Shock	Spring Type: Coil	Spring Type: Coil	Spring Type: Coil	N/A Spring Type: Coil	N/A Spring Type: Coil
Bottom Bracket	Semi-cartridge type, square taper, BSA, sealed bearing	Semi-cartridge type, square taper, BSA, Sealed bearing	Cartridge type, square taper, BSA, Sealed bearing	Cartridge type, square taper, BSA, sealed bearing	Tange LN 3912, square taper
Headset	Semi-integrated, threadless, 1-1/8 in.	Semi-integrated, threadless, 1-1/8"	Semi-integrated, threadless, 1-1/8"	Semi-integrated, threadless, 1-1/8"	VP 88, threadless
Stem	Alloy, 31.8, 8	Alloy, 31.8, 8°	Alloy, 31.8, 8°	Cannondale C4, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°	Cannondale C4, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7 deg.
Handlebar	Alloy, 25mm rise, 700mm, 31.8	Alloy, 25mm rise, 700mm, 31.8	Alloy, 25mm rise, 700mm, 31.8	Cannondale C4, 6061 Alloy, 20mm rise, 680mm	Cannondale C4, 6061 alloy, 20mm rise, 680mm
Saddle	Cannondale Stage 2	Cannondale Stage 2	Cannondale Stage 2	Cannondale Stage 2	Cannondale Stage 2
Seatpost	Alloy, micro-adjust, 27.2 x 350mm	Alloy, micro-adjust, 27.2x350mm	Alloy, micro-adjust, 27.2x350mm	Alloy, micro-adjust, 27.2x350mm	Cannondale C4, 6061 alloy, 27.2x350mm
Pedals	Cannondale Platform	Cannondale Platform	Cannondale Platform	Cannondale Platform	Cannondale Platform
Grips		Cannondale Dual-Density	Cannondale Dual-Density	Cannondale Dual-Density	Cannondale Dual-Density

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	Shimano Tourney, 7-speed	Shimano Tourney, 7-speed	Shimano Tourney, 8-speed	Shimano Altus, 9-speed	Shimano Acera, 9-speed
Front Derailleur	Shimano Tourney, 31.8 clamp	Shimano Tourney, 31.8 clamp	Shimano Tourney, 31.8 clamp	Shimano Altus, 31.8 clamp	Shimano Altus, 31.8 clamp
Crank	Prowheel, 24/34/42	Prowheel, 24/34/42	Prowheel, 24/34/42	Prowheel, 22/30/40	Shimano M371, 44/32/22
Shifters	Shimano EF41 Easyfire, 3 x 7-speed	Shimano EF41 Easyfire, 3x7-speed	Shimano Tourney Easyfire Plus, 3x8-speed	Shimano EZ Fire 505, 3x9-speed	Shimano M3000 Acera
Cassette	Sunrace, 14-34, 7-speed	Sunrace, 14-34, 7-speed	Sunrace M66, 11-34, 8-speed	Sunrace M90, 11-34, 9-speed	Sunrace, 11-34, 9-speed
Chain	KMC Z51, 7-speed	KMC Z51, 7-speed	KMC Z51, 8-speed	KMC X9, 9-speed	Shimano HG53, 9-speed
Brakes	Jak-7 cable-actuated disc, 160/160mm Mechanical Disc Brake	Jak-7 Cable actuated disc, 160/160mm	Tektro M280 Cable actuated disc, 160/160mm	Shimano M315 hydro disc, 160/160mm	Promax Solve hydraulic disc, 180/160mm
Brake Levers	Shimano EF41	Shimano EF41	Shimano Tourney	Shimano M315 hydro disc	Promax Solve Hydraulic Disc

Wheels

Rims	DC 6.0, double wall, 32-hole	DC 6.0, double wall, 32-hole	DC 6.0, double wall, 32-hole	DC 5.0, double wall, 32-hole	Alex DC 5.0, double wall, 32-hole
Spokes		Stainless, 14g	Stainless, 14g	Stainless, 14g	Stainless, 14g
Front Hub	Alloy disc	Alloy Disc, Freewheel, sealed, loose ball bearings, QR, 32h	Alloy Disc, Cassette, sealed, loose ball bearings, QR, 32h	Formula Disc, Cassette, QR	Alloy Disc, Cassette, sealed, loose ball bearings, QR, 32h
Rear Hub	Freewheel, sealed, loose ball bearings, QR, 32h	Alloy Disc, Freewheel, sealed, loose ball bearings, QR, 32h	Alloy Disc, Cassette, sealed, loose ball bearings, QR, 32h	Formula Disc, Cassette, QR	Alloy Disc, Cassette, sealed, loose ball bearings, QR, 32h
Tires	Innova	Innova 27.5"x2.1"	Innova 27.5"x2.1"	Innova 27.5"x2.1"	WTB BeeLine, 27.5x2.2"

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