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Compare published geometry, gearing and specifications for up to three bicycles.

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At a glance

Key differences

Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.

  1. Data limitation

    No geometry is recorded for 2010 Brodie Catalyst and 2011 Brodie Catalyst.

  2. Identity & price

    2011 Brodie Catalyst had an original MSRP $400 lower than 2010 Brodie Catalyst.

    Original MSRP is the published list price when new, not today’s used-bike value.

Gearing comparison

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

2010 Brodie Catalyst44/32/22T · 11–34T · 9-speed
Lowest0.65:1Highest4.00:1Total range618%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear4.5 mphHighest gear28.1 mph

Uses front tire 26×2.1; rear size isn’t listed.

2011 Brodie Catalyst44/32/22T · 11–34T
Lowest0.65:1Highest4.00:1Total range618%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear4.5 mphHighest gear28.1 mph

Uses front tire 26×2.1; rear size isn’t listed.

How it works

Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.

Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.

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Specification
2010 Brodie Catalyst
2011 Brodie Catalyst
Overview
Model Year
2010
2011
Brand
Brodie
Brodie
Model
Catalyst
Catalyst
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$1,499.00
$1,099.00
Colors
Blue
Silver
Sizes
XS, S, M, L
XS, S, M, L
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
Steel
Frame Material
Tange DB Cromoly
Brodie Double Butted Cromoly
Fork
Marzocchi Corsa TST-2, 100mm travel
RockShox Recon, 100mm travel
Fork Material
Single
—
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano Deore
Shimano Deore
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore
Shimano Alivio
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore
Shimano Deore
Crankset
Shimano M532, 22/32/44 teeth
Shimano Deore, 22/32/44t teeth
Cassette
Shimano HG50
Shimano Nexave
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
11 - 34 teeth
Pedals
Shimano SPD
Shimano SPD
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Hydraulic Disc brakes, Shimano hydraulic levers
Shimano Hydraulic Disc
Cockpit & Contact Points
Handlebar
Brodie Lo Rise
Brodie O/S butted, R22, W685
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Brodie XC 4-bolt
Brodie XC 4-bolt SL
Saddle
WTB Pure V Sport
Brodie XC
Seatpost
Brodie XC, 27.2mm diameter
Brodie 2-bolt, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano M525
Shimano Deore
Rims
Sun EQ23
Front: Alex SX-44, Rear: Alex SS
Spokes
Stainless steel
—
Front Tire
26 x 2.10" WTB Nanoraptor
26 x 2.1'' Kenda Komodo
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels

Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.

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