Cannondale M500 1996 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Cannondale |
| Model | M500 |
| First production | 1996 |
| 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 2.00 (inches) IRC PiranhaPro |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | CODA 900M LeversShimano Alivio M-System Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-holeSun Metal TL18 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Double-butted Heat-treated6061 T6 Aluminum |
| Frame type | Welded Aluminum |
| Handlebar construction | CODA Performance |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | CODA |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Sachs SC40 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-UN51 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethCODA 300M |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-600 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth7-speed |
Cannondale M500 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pullShimano Alivio Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
| Fork material | Unicrown CrownAluminum |
| Fork type | Cannondale P-Bone Aluminum |
Other Specs of Cannondale M500
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore LX and Alivio |
| Available colors | - Green- ultraviolet |
| Weight | 24.5 |
| Pedals details | Wellgo LU-940 With Clips & Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | CODA 900 |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterKalloy SP-263 |
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Cannondale produced the M500 bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $849.99.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 Green and ultraviolet .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.00" IRC PiranhaPro tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Sun Metal TL18, 32-hole. Cannondale equiped this exact model with Shimano Alivio M-System brakes, CODA 900M levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride Cannondale used 6061 T6 aluminum, double-butted, heat-treated 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 CODA.
For the smoothest biking experience CODA 300M, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Sachs SC40 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Cannondale, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift SRT-600 gear shift levers.