Cannondale M500 1997 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Cannondale |
| Model | M500 |
| First production | 1997 |
| 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 | Tektro RBP-365A LeversDia-Compe VC-2 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano RM-40 |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-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 Performance |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Chromoly |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Tange-Seiki SE-II |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Sachs SC-40 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 118 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-LP26 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 TeethShimano Altus |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-400i |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth7-speed |
Cannondale M500 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 CrownChromoly |
| Fork type | Cannondale |
Other Specs of Cannondale M500
| Component group sets | Not Available |
| Available colors | - Black- red |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Wellgo LU-955A With Clips & Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | CODA 700 |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterKalloy SP-263 |
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Cannondale M500 bike review
Cannondale produced the M500 bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $596.99.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 Black and 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, 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. CODA Performance high strength material is used on the handlebar of this M500 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Chromoly.
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.