Cannondale M500 1998 Technical specs and features

Brand Cannondale
Model M500
First production 1998
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain Without Suspension
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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 tire26 X 2.10 (inches) IRC Mythos XC
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Lee Chi LC26 Levers
Lee Chi TX22 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesSachs Centera
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 constructionCODA Expert
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsCODA
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Tech SBN

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Sachs SC-40
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-LP27
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
CODA CF
Gear shift leversSachs Power Grip Plus
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-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 Crown
Chromoly
Fork typeCannondale

Other Specs of Cannondale M500

Component group setsMountain Mix
Available colors - Split pea
- viper red
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsWellgo LU-955A
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatCODA 500M
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy SP-263B


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.