Cannondale Beast of the East 2 2017
2017 Mountain
Estimate price |
2,099$
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 120mm -
Fork RockShox Reba
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Groupset GX -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 1 × 11 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Beast of the East 27+, 120mm, Smartformed Alloy, Ai offset, BB30, Flat Mount Brake, 1.5 Si headtube
Suspension Fork
RockShox Reba RL Boost, Tapered Steerer, 120mm, 15mm Through Axle, Poploc Handlebar mounted remote
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM GX, 11-speed
Front Derailleur
N/A
Shift Levers
SRAM GX, 11-speed
Cassette
SRAM XG-1150, 10-42, 11-speed
Crank
Cannondale Si, Ai, BB30, SpideRing 30t
Bottom Bracket
Cannondale Alloy BB30
Chain
SRAM PCX1, 11-speed
Pedals
N/A
Wheels
Front Hub
Formula 110x15 front, Formula with XD driver, 142x12mm (Ai offset lacing) rear
Rear Hub
Formula 110x15 front, Formula with XD driver, 142x12mm (Ai offset lacing) rear
Rims
Cannondale Beast, 27.5x50mm, tubeless ready
Spokes
Stainless, 15g
Tires
WTB Bridger, 27.5x3.0, tubeless ready
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Deore, Resin pads, 180/180
Brake Levers
Shimano Deore
Cockpit
Stem
Cannondale C4, 6061 Alloy, 1-1/8", 31.8, 5 deg.
Handlebar
Cannondale C3 riser, Alloy, 4 degree upsweep, 9 degree backsweep, 760x15mm
Grips
Cannondale Locking Grips
Headset
Tange 1.5 for Tapered Steer tubes
Seat
Saddle
Cannondale Stage 3
Seatpost
Cannondale C3, 6061 alloy, 31.6x350mm (S,M) 400mm (L,X)
Model Overview
Beast of the East 2 completes the Cannondale Beast model. Cannondale launched 3 bikes of this model so far. Check out the entire range from 2017 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
Cannondale Beast of the East 3 2017 is the cheapest bike model and costs 1599$. Cannondale Beast of the East 1 2017 is the most expensive one and costs 2699$.
Safety
Your safety should be the top priority when you go for a ride. In short, make sure that you always use a helmet, high visibility clothing, and proper lights when riding at night-time.
Trail bikes average price
If you want to purchase a solid Trail bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 2762$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Trail bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
This bike was released in 2017 and its price was 2099$. Comparing this to the average Trail bike price, we see that the price is 31.59% smaller.
Overview of components
Fork
This bike has the RockShox Reba fork installed. The fork’s travel is 120mm. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. In conclusion, always look for a fork with decent travel when you buy a bike.
Wheels size
When leaving the production line, the Beast of the East 2 model has 27.5″ aluminum wheels. These wheels will provide you with more control over the bike. However, the overall traction of 27.5″ wheels is lower than 29″ wheels.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Beast of the East 2 comes with Hydraulic Disc brakes. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.
Sizes
This bike has one size only, so it might not fit you. In conclusion, double-check its size to make sure it’s a good fit for you.