Cannondale M500 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Cannondale
Model M500
First production 1997
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 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 constructionCODA Performance
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsChromoly
Headset size1 (inches) Tange-Seiki SE-II

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 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 Crown
Chromoly
Fork typeCannondale

Other Specs of Cannondale M500

Component group setsNot Available
Available colors - Black
- red
Weight Not Available
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 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.