Cannondale M500 1998 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Cannondale |
| Model | M500 |
| First production | 1998 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain Without Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | See price on Amazon |
| Parts And Accessories | Cannondale M500 Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 14 (inches) / 35.56 (cm)- 14 (inches)- 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) |
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 | Lee Chi LC26 LeversLee Chi TX22 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Sachs Centera |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-holeSun Rims AT18 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight GaugeDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | 6061 T6 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | CODA Expert |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | CODA |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Tech SBN |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Sachs SC-40 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-LP27 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethCODA CF |
| Gear shift levers | Sachs Power Grip Plus |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth8-speed |
Cannondale M500 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)Shimano STX-RC Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
| Fork material | Unicrown CrownChromoly |
| Fork type | Cannondale |
Other Specs of Cannondale M500
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Available colors | - Split pea- viper red |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Wellgo LU-955A |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | CODA 500M |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterKalloy SP-263B |
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Cannondale M500 bike review
Cannondale produced the M500 bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $650.99.M500 bike is available in many sizes such as 14 (inches), 16 (inches), 18 (inches), 20 (inches) and 22 (inches).
Cannondale Mountain bike M500 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Split pea and viper red .
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, 32-hole. Cannondale equiped this exact model with Lee Chi TX22 brakes, Lee Chi LC26 levers braking system and Sachs Centera hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Cannondale used 6061 T6 aluminum material for the frame. CODA Expert high strength material is used on the handlebar of this M500 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of CODA.
For the smoothest biking experience CODA CF, 22/32/42 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 Sachs Power Grip Plus gear shift levers.