Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 75mm -
Fork SunTour
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Groupset Tourney, Shimano -
Suspension Hardtail -
Drivetrain 3 × 8 -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Catalyst, butted 6061 Alloy, 1-1/8_ head tube, rack and fender mounts, 27.5"
Suspension Fork
SR Suntour M3030-27, 75mm, coil spring with preload, 1-1/8", 27.5"
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Tourney, 8-speed
Front Derailleur
Shimano Tourney, 31.8 clamp
Shift Levers
Shimano EF51 Easyfire
Cassette
Sunrace, 11-34, 8-speed
Crank
Prowheel, 24/34/42
Bottom Bracket
VP Cartridge Sealed Bearing, square taper
Chain
KMC Z51, 8-speed
Pedals
Cannondale Platform
Wheels
Front Hub
Alloy Disc, Cassette, sealed, loose ball bearings, QR, 32h
Rear Hub
Alloy Disc, Cassette, sealed, loose ball bearings, QR, 32h
Rims
Alex DC 6.0, double wall, 32-hole
Spokes
Stainless, 14g
Tires
Innova 27.5"x2.0"
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro M280 Cable actuated disc, 160/160mm
Brake Levers
Shimano EF51
Cockpit
Stem
Cannondale C4, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7 deg.
Handlebar
Alloy, 20mm Rise, 640mm, 9 degrees of sweep
Grips
Cannondale Dual-Density
Headset
VP 88, threadless
Seat
Saddle
Cannondale Stage 2
Seatpost
Cannondale C4, 6061 alloy, 27.2x350mm
About this model
Catalyst 3 completes the Cannondale Catalyst model. Cannondale launched 12 bikes of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Cannondale Catalyst bikes models from 2017, here.
Model range prices
Cannondale Catalyst 4 2017 is the cheapest bike model and costs 440$. Cannondale Catalyst 1 2017 is the most expensive one and costs 710$.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Average price for Crosscountry bikes
If you want to purchase a solid Crosscountry bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 1905$. However, you could also get a good Crosscountry bike even if you pay a lower amount than the average price. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 490$. If we compare this with the average Crosscountry bike cost we notice that the price is 288.78% smaller.
Overview of components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the SunTour model. The travel on this model is 75mm. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. In short, make sure you choose one with a decent fork when you purchase your dream bike.
Wheels
As for the wheels, Cannondale Catalyst 3 2017, has a 27.5″ aluminum model. 27.5″ wheels are a mixture between 29″ wheels and 26″ wheels. 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 Catalyst 3 comes with Mechanical Disc brakes. They are much easier to maintain than hydraulic disk brakes. However, with hydraulic disk brakes, you have the ultimate braking power!
Sizes
Cannondale Catalyst 3 2017 is available in one size only. In conclusion, double-check its size to make sure it’s a good fit for you.