MSRP | $460 | $525 | $630 |
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Where to Buy | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At |
Category | Crosscountry | Crosscountry | Crosscountry |
Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | |
Fork | Suntour | Suntour XCT | Suntour XCT |
Wheels | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum |
27.5″ | 27.5″ | 27.5″ | |
Brakes | Mechanical Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
Groupset | Tourney | Tourney, Shimano | Acera, Tourney |
Drivetrain | 3 × 7 | 3 × 7 | 3 × 7 |
Suspension | Hardtail | Hardtail | Hardtail |
Front Travel | 75mm | 100mm | 100mm |
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Summary | The Cannondale Catalyst 3, Cannondale Catalyst 2, and Cannondale Catalyst 1 are all 27.5″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bikes. |
Based on frame geometry and build specs.
Frame | 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 |
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Fork | SR Suntour M3030, 75mm, Coil Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Coil | SR Suntour XCT DS, 100mm, Coil Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Coil | SR Suntour XCT, 100mm, Hydraulic Lockout, Coil Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Coil |
Bottom Bracket | Sealed Bearing BSA | Sealed Bearing BSA | Sealed Bearing BSA |
Headset | Semi-integrated, threadless, 1-1/8" | Semi-integrated, threadless, 1-1/8" | Semi-integrated, threadless, 1-1/8" |
Stem | Cannondale Alloy, 1-1/8", 28.6, 8° | Cannondale Alloy, 1-1/8", 28.6, 8° | Cannondale C4 Riser, 6061 Alloy, 25mm rise, 8° sweep, 6° rise, 720mm |
Handlebar | Cannondale Riser, 6061 Alloy, 25mm rise, 8° sweep, 6° rise, 700mm | Cannondale Riser, 6061 Alloy, 25mm rise, 8° sweep, 6° rise, 700mm | Cannondale C4 Riser, 6061 Alloy, 25mm rise, 8° sweep, 6° rise, 720mm |
Saddle | Cannondale Stage 2 | Cannondale Stage 2 | Cannondale Stage 2 |
Seatpost | Cannondale Alloy, 27.2 x 350mm | Cannondale Alloy, 27.2 x 350mm | Cannondale Alloy, 27.2 x 350mm |
Pedals | Cannondale Platform | Cannondale Platform | Cannondale Platform |
Grips | Cannondale Dual-Density | Cannondale Dual-Density | Cannondale Dual-Density |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano Tourney | Shimano Tourney TX | Shimano Acera |
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Front Derailleur | Shimano Tourney, 31.8 clamp | Shimano Tourney, 31.8 clamp | Shimano Tourney, 31.8 clamp |
Crank | Prowheel, 42/34/24 | Prowheel, 42/34/24 | Prowheel, 42/34/24 |
Shifters | Shimano Easy Fire EF41, 3x7 | Shimano Rapidfire Plus, 3x7 | Shimano Easy Fire EF505, 3x7 |
Cassette | Sunrace, 14-34, 7-speed, FW | Sunrace, 12-34, 7-speed | Sunrace, 11-34, 7-speed |
Chain | KMC Z51, 7-speed | KMC Z51, 7-speed | KMC, 7-speed |
Brakes | Tektro cable actuated disc, 160/160mm | Tektro hydro disc, 160/160mm | Shimano MT200 hydro disc, 160/160mm RT26 rotors |
Brake Levers | Shimano EF41 | Tektro hydro disc | Shimano MT200 hydro disc |
Rims | WTB SX19, 32h | WTB SX19, 32h | WTB SX19, 32h |
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Spokes | Stainless Steel, 14g | Stainless Steel, 14g | Stainless Steel, 14g |
Front Hub | Formula QR front and rear | Formula QR front and rear | Formula QR front, QR rear w/ HG driver |
Rear Hub | Formula QR front and rear | Formula QR front and rear | Formula QR front, QR rear w/ HG driver |
Tires | Freedom Transition Sport 27.5 x 2.25" | Freedom Transition Sport 27.5 x 2.25" | Freedom Transition Sport 27.5 x 2.25" |