Cannondale F500 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Cannondale
Model F500
First production 1997
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Cannondale F500 Parts   
Available Sizes - Small
- Medium
- Large
- Extra large


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) IRC Mythos XC
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro RBP-365A Levers
Dia-Compe VC-2 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano RM-40
Rims manufacturer 36-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 constructionHi-tensile Steel
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsCODA HeadShok
Headset size1 (inches) CODA HeadShok

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Sachs SC-40
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 118 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/42 Teeth
Shimano Altus
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-400i
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Cannondale F500 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
Magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Quadra 5

Other Specs of Cannondale F500

Component group setsNot Available
Available colors - Red
- yellow
Weight 27.0
Pedals detailsWellgo LU-955A With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatCODA 700
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy SP-263


Cannondale F500 bike review

Cannondale produced the F500 bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $813.99.
F500 bike is available in many sizes such as Small , Medium , Large and Extra large .
Cannondale Mountain bike F500 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Red and yellow .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.10" IRC Mythos XC tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Sun Rims AT18, 36-hole. Cannondale equiped this exact model with Dia-Compe VC-2 brakes, Tektro RBP-365A levers braking system and Shimano RM-40 hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Cannondale used 6061 T6 aluminum material for the frame. Hi-tensile steel high strength material is used on the handlebar of this F500 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of CODA HeadShok.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Altus, 24/34/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Sachs SC-40 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Cannondale, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift SRT-400i gear shift levers.