Cannondale M500 1997 VS Bianchi C.U.S.S. 2001 specs comparison

Cannondale M500
General InfosModel | 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 LeversDia-Compe VC-2 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano RM-40 |
Rims manufacturer | 36-holeSun Rims AT18 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight GaugeDT 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) SpindleShimano BB-LP26 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 TeethShimano Altus |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-400i |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth7-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 CrownChromoly |
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) DiameterKalloy SP-263 |

Bianchi C.U.S.S.
General InfosModel | C.U.S.S. |
Manufacturer | Bianchi |
Year of production | 2001 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Celeste |
Sizes | - 17.5 (inches)- 19.5 (inches)- 21.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB MotoRaptor |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Avid Speed Dial 5 LeversAvid Single Digit 5 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Paul Components Fhub |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeWTB SpeedMaster |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters)Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Easton Ultralite |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Titec Hell Bent XC |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Titec Lil' AL |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset STS |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)KMC Z9000 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) SpindleCartridge |
Crankset parts and sizes | 36 TeethRace Face Turbine |
Gear shift levers | Not Available |
Rear gear set | 18 Teeth1-speed |
Bianchi C.U.S.S. Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Spot Chaingaurd |
Derailleur (Rear) | Not Available |
Fork material | Double Butted Unicrown CrownChromoly |
Fork type | Bianchi |
Other Specs of Bianchi C.U.S.S.
Component group sets | Single Speed Mountain Bike Mix |
Pedals details | Wellgo |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | WTB SST Speed V Comp |
Seat post extension | 26.8 (millimeters) DiameterBianchi Aluminum |
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 Bianchi C.U.S.S. manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Bianchi C.U.S.S. Mountain bike here