Cannondale Silk Path 500 1999 Technical specs and features

Brand Cannondale
Model Silk Path 500
First production 1999
Bike category Hybrid
Bike sub-category Hybrid
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Parts And Accessories Cannondale Silk Path 500 Parts   
Available Sizes - 16 (inches) / 40.64 (cm)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches) / 45.72 (cm)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches) / 50.8 (cm)
- 20 (inches)
- 22 (inches) / 55.88 (cm)
- 22 (inches)
- 24 (inches) / 60.96 (cm)
- 24 (inches)
- womens 16 (inches)
- womens 19 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 35c IRC Advantage Pro
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro RBP-379A Levers
Shimano Nexave Modulated V Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Alivio
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Sun Rims AT18
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials6061 T6 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSteel Hi-rise
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsCODA HeadShok Front Loader
Headset sizeCannondale Oversize CODA HeadShok

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Sachs PC-41
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP27
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
CODA CF
Gear shift leversGrip Shift Centera
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

Cannondale Silk Path 500 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Alivio Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX SGS
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 1.0 (inches) Travel
HeadShok Silk Path M

Other Specs of Cannondale Silk Path 500

Component group setsHybrid Mix
Available colors - Jam Purple and Blue Pearl Hyperhighlight
- Super Black
Weight 29.0
Pedals detailsWellgo LU-955A With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSupercush 5000
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Suspension
Polygon PM-900


Cannondale Silk Path 500 bike review

Cannondale produced the Silk Path 500 bike in 1999 and can be classified as a Hybrid bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $975.00.
Silk Path 500 bike is available in many sizes such as 16 (inches), 18 (inches), 20 (inches), 22 (inches), 24 (inches), womens 16 (inches) and womens 19 (inches).
Cannondale Hybrid Silk Path 500 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Jam Purple and Blue Pearl Hyperhighlight and Super Black .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 35c IRC Advantage Pro tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Sun Rims AT18, 32-hole. Cannondale equiped this exact model with Shimano Nexave modulated V brakes, Tektro RBP-379A levers braking system and Shimano Alivio hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Cannondale used 6061 T6 aluminum material for the frame. Steel hi-rise high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Silk Path 500 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of CODA HeadShok Front Loader.
For the smoothest biking experience CODA CF, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Sachs PC-41 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Cannondale, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift Centera gear shift levers.