Cannondale M500 1997 VS Alpine Designs EXPLORE 1997 specs comparison
Cannondale M500
General Infos| Model | M500 |
| Manufacturer | Cannondale |
| Year of production | 1997 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- red -Black |
| Sizes |
- 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches) |
| Sizes |
- 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) IRC Mythos XC |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Tektro RBP-365A Levers Dia-Compe VC-2 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano RM-40 |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Sun Rims AT18 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 6061 T6 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | CODA Performance |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Chromoly |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Tange-Seiki SE-II |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Sachs SC-40 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 118 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-LP26 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 Teeth Shimano Altus |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-400i |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 7-speed |
Cannondale M500 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Alivio Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano STX |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Chromoly |
| Fork type | Cannondale |
Other Specs of Cannondale M500
| Component group sets | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Wellgo LU-955A With Clips & Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | CODA 700 |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Kalloy SP-263 |
Alpine Designs Explore
General Infos| Model | Explore |
| Manufacturer | Alpine Designs |
| Year of production | 1997 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- midnight blue -Green |
| Sizes |
- 14.5 (inches) - 16.5 (inches) - 18.5 (inches) - 19.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) Cheng Shin C-1040N |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Tourney TY-21 Levers Shimano Altus Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Aluminum Quick Release |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Aluminum |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Asahi Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Double-butted Oversize Chromoly |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Leadtec |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Chromoly |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC UG-50 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 122 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-CS12 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 28/38/48 Teeth Shimano Tourney TY-22 |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift MRX-170 |
| Rear gear set | 14 - 28 Teeth 7-speed |
Alpine Designs Explore Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Tourney TY-32 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Tourney TY-32 |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown Hi-tensile Steel |
| Fork type | Akisu |
Other Specs of Alpine Designs Explore
| Component group sets | Shimano Tourney TY-32 |
| Pedals details | Resin Body Aluminum Cage |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Velo VL-257 With Springs |
| Seat post extension | 29.6 (millimeters) Diameter Kalloy SP-242 |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Cannondale provided us with the latest version of its M500 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Cannondale M500 Mountain bike here
- Get your Alpine Designs Explore manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Alpine Designs Explore Mountain bike here