Cannondale R500 1998 VS Giant FCR 1 2009 specs comparison

Cannondale R500
General InfosModel | R500 |
Manufacturer | Cannondale |
Year of production | 1998 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - viper red-Grape juice pearl |
Sizes | - 48 cm (centimeters)- 50 cm (centimeters)- 52 cm (centimeters)- 54 cm (centimeters)- 56 cm (centimeters)- 58 cm (centimeters)- 60 cm (centimeters)- 63 cm (centimeters) |
Sizes | - 48 cm (centimeters)- 50 cm (centimeters)- 52 cm (centimeters)- 54 cm (centimeters)- 56 cm (centimeters)- 58 cm (centimeters)- 60 cm (centimeters)- 63 cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Continental Super Sport 100 |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano RSX LeversShimano RSX Dual Pivot Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano RSX |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic CXP 21 |
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 700R |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | Alico YC Chromoly |
Headset size | 1 (inches) Tange-Seiki SE-II |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Sachs PC-41 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-LP27 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 42/52 TeethShimano RSX |
Gear shift levers | Shimano RSX STI Dual Control |
Rear gear set | 13 - 26 Teeth7-speed |
Cannondale R500 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and braze-onShimano RSX Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano RSX SS |
Fork material | Aero CrownAluminum |
Fork type | Cannondale |
Other Specs of Cannondale R500
Component group sets | Shimano RSX |
Pedals details | Look PM-137 |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Steel RailsCODA 700R |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterKalloy SP-263B |

Giant FCR 1
General InfosModel | FCR 1 |
Manufacturer | Giant |
Year of production | 2009 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -White |
Sizes | - Xsmall - small - medium - large - xlarge |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 26c Kenda Kontender |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Tektro Alloy LeversAlloy Direct Pull Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Formula Sealed |
Rims manufacturer | 24-hole and 28-holeMavic CXP 22 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 14/15ga. ButtedSapim Race |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | ALUXX Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Alloy Flat |
Handlebar extender | Bar Ends |
Handlebar stem details | Alloy |
Headset size | 1 1/8" c |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | Shimano HG-73 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano Hollowtech II |
Crankset parts and sizes | 34/50 TeethShimano FC-4550 |
Gear shift levers | Shimano R440 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth9-speed |
Giant FCR 1 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano R440 |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 105 |
Fork material | Aero CrownCarbon Fiber and aluminum Steerer |
Fork type | Giant Advanced Composite |
Other Specs of Giant FCR 1
Component group sets | Road Mix |
Pedals details | Crank Brothers Smarty |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Giant Unity SuperSoft Venture |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterGiant Composite |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Cannondale provided us with the latest version of its R500 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Cannondale R500 Road here
- Get your Giant FCR 1 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant FCR 1 Road here