Cannondale Beast of the East 1 2017
2017 Mountain
Estimate price |
2,699$
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 120mm -
Fork Cannondale Lefty
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Groupset X1, 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
Lefty 2.0 Alloy OPI, 120mm, Isolated Damper Technology with Trail+ tune and updated controls, 55mm offset
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM X1, 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 PC-X1, 11-speed
Pedals
N/A
Wheels
Front Hub
Lefty 60 Front, Formula with XD driver, 142x12mm (Ai offset lacing) rear
Rear Hub
Lefty 60 Front, Formula with XD driver, 142x12mm (Ai offset lacing) rear
Rims
WTB Scraper i45 27.5", 45mm, 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 C3, 6061 Alloy, 1.5", 31.8, 5 deg.
Handlebar
Cannondale C3 riser, Alloy, 4 degree upsweep, 9 degree backsweep, 760x15mm
Grips
Cannondale Locking Grips
Headset
Cannondale HeadShok Si
Seat
Saddle
Cannondale Stage 3
Seatpost
Trans-X Dropper, 31.6mm, 120mm travel
Model Overview
Beast of the East 1 is part of the Cannondale Beast model. Cannondale launched 3 bikes of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Cannondale Beast bikes models from 2017, by clicking here.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Cannondale Beast of the East 3 2017 has a starting price of 1599$. Cannondale Beast of the East 1 2017 on the other hand is the most expensive at 2699$.
Safety
Your safety is a top priority so always wear a helmet when you ride your bike. Moreover, wear the right clothing. You want to be visible to other drivers, so avoid wearing dark clothing.
Trail bikes average price
If you want to purchase a solid Trail bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 2762$. However, even though the average price of a Trail bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality bike. In short, before purchasing your ideal bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
When Cannondale released this model in 2017, its price was 2699$. In conclusion, this bike price is 2.33% smaller than the price of the average Trail bike.
Beast of the East 1 components
Fork
The Cannondale Lefty is included from the factory. It has a travel distance of 120mm. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. To sum up, when buying a bicycle, make sure you get a fork that is capable of delivering decent travel.
Fork material
The fork on this bike is made out of aluminum, which doesn’t add too much extra weight to the bike. However, it is not so stiff as steel or carbon forks are.
Wheels
The wheels on Beast of the East 1 are the 27.5″ aluminum type. The 27.5″ wheels are a great choice for smaller riders. However, the 27.5″ wheels are less forgiving than the 29″ wheels.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Cannondale Beast of the East 1 has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. With Hydraulic Disc brakes, you’ll be able to stop on a dime, even in wet or icy conditions. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.
Sizes
Cannondale Beast of the East 1 2017 is available in one size only. In short, make sure you double-check if it fits you.
Dropper post
A dropper post is included with the Beast of the East 1. Therefore, climbing or descending will be a breeze.