Ignite a lifelong love of cycling. With its lightweight aluminum frame, sporty riding position and wide-range gearing, the Catalyst 2 bike is ready for anything from street to singletrack.
- The Catalyst 2 will appeal to casual and aspiring riders looking for a versatile, fun and capable dirt companion
- Refined 6061 aluminum frame saves weight and offers a great feel for your ride
- 27.5 in. wheels offer a combination of agility and momentum for the best possible blend of fast and fun for all riders
- Smooth-riding SR Suntour XCT-100-27 suspension fork has 100mm of travel to absorb shock and improve control
- Platform pedals don't require special shoes to ride
- NOTE: Specs and images are subject to change based on component availability
Imported.
- 1 year of free adjustments (see more below)
- In-store bike assembly
- Pickup in store or curbside
- Bike experts available at 170+ bike shops
- 20% off shop services
- Free tubes with purchase of flat tire repair (Co-op Cycles brand tubes only; tube must be installed at time of purchase)
New bikes go through a normal break-in period, after which they should be readjusted. All bicycles sold at REI include free adjustments for one year after purchase date—as many times as you need. Included: derailleur and brake adjustments, lateral wheel truing, hub and headset bearing adjustments, tire inflation and chain lubrication. Not included: replacement or installation of new components or accessories, any other services. Call your local REI Co-op Bike Shop for more information.
Best Use | Mountain Biking |
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Mountain Bike Style | Cross-country |
Frame | 6061 aluminum |
Bike Suspension | Front Suspension |
Fork | SR Suntour XCT-100-27, 100mm travel |
Fork Travel | 100 millimeters |
Crankset | Prowheel, 24/34/42 |
Bottom Bracket | Tange LN 3912, square taper |
Shifters | Shimano M310 Rapidfire Plus |
Front Derailleur | Shimano Altus |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano Acera |
Rear Cogs | Sunrace, 11-34, 8-speed |
Number of Gears | 24 gear(s) |
Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc Brake |
Brakes | Promax Solve hydraulic disc |
Brake Levers | Promax Solve |
Rims | Alex DC 6.0, double wall |
Front Hub | Alloy Disc, sealed, loose ball bearings, 32h |
Rear Hub | Alloy Disc, Cassette, sealed, loose ball bearings, 32h |
Wheel Size | 27.5 inches |
Tires | Innova 27.5 x 2.0 |
Tire Width | 2.0 inches |
Handlebar Shape | Riser Bar |
Handlebar | Cannondale C4 6061 alloy |
Stem | Cannondale C4 6061 alloy |
Seat Post | Cannondale C4 6061 alloy |
Saddle | Cannondale Stage 2 |
Pedals | Cannondale platform |
Headset | VP 88, threadless |
Chain | KMC Z51 |
Weight | 31 lbs. 3.2 oz. |
Bike Weight | Bike weight is based on median size, as sold, or the average of two median sizes. |
Gender | Unisex |
S | M | L | XL | |
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Height Range | 5’3”- 5’6” | 5’6” - 5’9” | 5’9” - 6’0” | 6’0" - 6’3” |
Reach | 41.4 | 43 | 44.7 | 46.3 |
Stack | 59.4 | 60.8 | 62.9 | 65.2 |
Effective Top Tube | 59.5 | 61 | 63.3 | 65 |
Seat Tube Center-Top | 38.1 | 43.2 | 48.2 | 53.3 |
Standover Height | 75.3 | 78.6 | 81.8 | 85.8 |
Head Tube Length | 10 | 11.5 | 13.5 | 16 |
Head Tube Angle (degrees) | 70 | 70 | 70.5 | 70.5 |
Seat Tube Angle (degrees) | 73 | 73.5 | 73.5 | 74 |
Bottom Bracket Height | 30.5 | 30.5 | 30.5 | 30.5 |
Wheelbase | 109.4 | 113.8 | 115.4 | 115.8 |
Chainstay | 43.5 | 43.5 | 43.5 | 43.5 |
Fork Offset | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
Sizing Notes
Measurements are stated in centimeters.
How we measure bikes
- Standover Height Standover Height is a measurement from the ground to the top of the top tube, measured at the midpoint of the top tube.
- Reach Reach is the horizontal distance from the center of the cranks to the center of the head tube, measured at head tube level.
- Stack Stack is the vertical distance from the center of the cranks to the center of the head tube, measured to the top of the head tube.
- Effective Top Tube Effective top tube is the distance from the center of the head tube to the center of the seat tube/seat post, measured parallel to the ground.
- Seat Tube Center to Top Seat Tube length is the measurement of the seat tube, from the center of the cranks to the top of the seat tube.
- Head Tube Length Head Tube Length is measured from the bottom to the top of the head tube.
- Head Tube Angle Head Tube Angle is the acute angle between the head tube and the ground (measured towards the rear of the bike)
- Seat Tube Angle Seat Tube Angle is the acute angle between the seat tube and the ground (measured towards the rear of the bike).
- Bottom Bracket Height Bottom Bracket Height is a measurement taken vertically from the ground up to the center of the cranks.
- Wheelbase Wheelbase is the measurement from the center of the front axle to the center of the rear axle.
- Chainstay Length Chainstay Length is the measurement from the center of the cranks to the center of the rear axle.
- Fork Offset Fork Offset, or rake, is the distance from the front axle to a line drawn parallel to the center of the head tube or steering axis.