VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

2018 Cannondale Catalyst 2

Velopedia Archive ID 900002676

Overview

Model year2018
BrandCannondale
ModelCatalyst 2
Bicycle typeMountain
Archive ID900002676
ColorsCharcoal Gray w/ Jet Black and Acid Red - Gloss (GRY); Hazard Orange w/ Jet Black and Anthracite - Gloss (ORG)
SizesXS, S, M, L, XL

Frameset

Frame constructionCatalyst, SmartForm C3 Alloy, 1-1/8” head tube, rack and fender mounts, 27.5”
Frame materialAluminum
ForkSR Suntour XCT-100-27, 100mm, coil spring, 1-1/8”, 27.5”

Drivetrain

ShiftersShimano EZ Fire 505, 3x9-speed
Front derailleurShimano Altus, 31.8 clamp
Rear derailleurShimano Altus, 9-speed
CranksetProwheel, 22/30/40
Bottom bracketCartridge type, square taper, BSA, sealed bearing
Rear cogsSunrace M90, 11-34, 9-speed
ChainKMC X9, 9-speed
PedalsCannondale Platform

Brakes

BrakesShimano M315 hydro disc, 160/160mm

Cockpit & contact points

HeadsetSemi-integrated, threadless, 1-1/8”
HandlebarCannondale C4, 6061 Alloy, 20mm rise, 680mm
StemCannondale C4, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 7°
SaddleCannondale Stage 2
SeatpostAlloy, micro-adjust, 27.2x350mm

Wheels & tires

HubsFormula Disc, Cassette, QR
RimsDC 5.0, double wall, 32-hole
SpokesStainless, 14g
Front tireInnova 27.5”x2.1”
Rear tireInnova 27.5”x2.1”
Wheel size27.5"

Geometry · XS

Seat tube330 mm
Effective top tube540 mm
Top tube535 mm
Head tube90 mm
Head-tube angle69.5°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center435 mm
Wheelbase1044 mm
Bottom-bracket drop47 mm
Bottom-bracket height305 mm
Reach362 mm
Stack582 mm
Standover height730 mm
Fork offset / rake45 mm
Front center609 mm
Trail83 mm

Geometry · S

Seat tube381 mm
Effective top tube595 mm
Top tube575 mm
Head tube100 mm
Head-tube angle70°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center435 mm
Wheelbase1094 mm
Bottom-bracket drop47 mm
Bottom-bracket height305 mm
Reach414 mm
Stack594 mm
Standover height753 mm
Fork offset / rake45 mm
Front center659 mm
Trail82 mm

Geometry · M

Seat tube432 mm
Effective top tube610 mm
Top tube588 mm
Head tube115 mm
Head-tube angle70°
Seat-tube angle73.5°
Chainstay / rear center435 mm
Wheelbase1138 mm
Bottom-bracket drop47 mm
Bottom-bracket height305 mm
Reach430 mm
Stack608 mm
Standover height786 mm
Fork offset / rake45 mm
Front center680 mm
Trail82 mm

Geometry · L

Seat tube482 mm
Effective top tube633 mm
Top tube608 mm
Head tube135 mm
Head-tube angle70.5°
Seat-tube angle73.5°
Chainstay / rear center435 mm
Wheelbase1154 mm
Bottom-bracket drop47 mm
Bottom-bracket height305 mm
Reach447 mm
Stack629 mm
Standover height818 mm
Fork offset / rake45 mm
Front center699 mm
Trail81 mm

Geometry · XL

Seat tube533 mm
Effective top tube650 mm
Top tube627 mm
Head tube160 mm
Head-tube angle70.5°
Seat-tube angle74°
Chainstay / rear center435 mm
Wheelbase1158 mm
Bottom-bracket drop47 mm
Bottom-bracket height305 mm
Reach463 mm
Stack652 mm
Standover height858 mm
Fork offset / rake45 mm
Front center723 mm
Trail81 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 8, 2026.