Bicycle Archive · Specification report

2018 Cannondale Catalyst 3

Velopedia Archive ID 900002675

Overview

Model year	2018
Brand	Cannondale
Model	Catalyst 3
Bicycle type	Mountain
Archive ID	900002675
Colors	Acid Red w/ Jet Black and Charcoal Gray - Gloss (ARD); Midnight Blue w/ Charcoal Gray and Fine Silver - Gloss (MDN)
Sizes	XS, S, M, L, XL

Frameset

Frame construction	Catalyst, SmartForm C3 Alloy, 1-1/8” head tube, rack and fender mounts, 27.5”
Frame material	Aluminum
Fork	SR Suntour M3030-27, 75mm, coil spring with preload, 1-1/8”, 27.5”

Drivetrain

Shifters	Shimano Tourney Easyfire Plus, 3x8-speed
Front derailleur	Shimano Tourney, 31.8 clamp
Rear derailleur	Shimano Tourney, 8-speed
Crankset	Prowheel, 24/34/42
Bottom bracket	Cartridge type, square taper, BSA, Sealed bearing
Rear cogs	Sunrace M66, 11-34, 8-speed
Chain	KMC Z51, 8-speed
Pedals	Cannondale Platform

Brakes

Brakes	Tektro M280 Cable actuated disc, 160/160mm

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	Semi-integrated, threadless, 1-1/8”
Handlebar	Alloy, 25mm rise, 700mm, 31.8
Stem	Alloy, 31.8, 8°
Saddle	Cannondale Stage 2
Seatpost	Alloy, micro-adjust, 27.2x350mm

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Alloy Disc, Cassette, sealed, loose ball bearings, QR, 32h
Rims	DC 6.0, double wall, 32-hole
Spokes	Stainless, 14g
Front tire	Innova 27.5”x2.1”
Rear tire	Innova 27.5”x2.1”
Wheel size	27.5"

Geometry · XS

Seat tube	330 mm
Effective top tube	540 mm
Top tube	535 mm
Head tube	90 mm
Head-tube angle	69.5°
Seat-tube angle	73°
Chainstay / rear center	435 mm
Wheelbase	1044 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	47 mm
Bottom-bracket height	305 mm
Reach	362 mm
Stack	582 mm
Standover height	730 mm
Fork offset / rake	45 mm
Front center	609 mm
Trail	83 mm

Geometry · S

Seat tube	381 mm
Effective top tube	595 mm
Top tube	575 mm
Head tube	100 mm
Head-tube angle	70°
Seat-tube angle	73°
Chainstay / rear center	435 mm
Wheelbase	1094 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	47 mm
Bottom-bracket height	305 mm
Reach	414 mm
Stack	594 mm
Standover height	753 mm
Fork offset / rake	45 mm
Front center	659 mm
Trail	82 mm

Geometry · M

Seat tube	432 mm
Effective top tube	610 mm
Top tube	588 mm
Head tube	115 mm
Head-tube angle	70°
Seat-tube angle	73.5°
Chainstay / rear center	435 mm
Wheelbase	1138 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	47 mm
Bottom-bracket height	305 mm
Reach	430 mm
Stack	608 mm
Standover height	786 mm
Fork offset / rake	45 mm
Front center	680 mm
Trail	82 mm

Geometry · L

Seat tube	482 mm
Effective top tube	633 mm
Top tube	608 mm
Head tube	135 mm
Head-tube angle	70.5°
Seat-tube angle	73.5°
Chainstay / rear center	435 mm
Wheelbase	1154 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	47 mm
Bottom-bracket height	305 mm
Reach	447 mm
Stack	629 mm
Standover height	818 mm
Fork offset / rake	45 mm
Front center	699 mm
Trail	81 mm

Geometry · XL

Seat tube	533 mm
Effective top tube	650 mm
Top tube	627 mm
Head tube	160 mm
Head-tube angle	70.5°
Seat-tube angle	74°
Chainstay / rear center	435 mm
Wheelbase	1158 mm
Bottom-bracket drop	47 mm
Bottom-bracket height	305 mm
Reach	463 mm
Stack	652 mm
Standover height	858 mm
Fork offset / rake	45 mm
Front center	723 mm
Trail	81 mm

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