Cannondale R500 Compact 1996 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Cannondale |
| Model | R500 Compact |
| First production | 1996 |
| Bike category | Road |
| Bike sub-category | Road Race & Triathlon |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Cannondale R500 Compact Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 43 cm (centimeters) - 45 cm (centimeters) - 47 cm (centimeters) - 49 cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 650 X 20c Continental Grand Prix |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 650c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano RSX Levers Shimano RSX Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Sun Metal ME14A |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Alcoa 6061 T6 Aluminum |
| Frame type | Welded Aluminum |
| Handlebar construction | CODA 700R |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Sameness Chromoly |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Tange-Seiki SE-II |
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 | 26/36/46 Teeth Shimano RSX |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano RSX STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 24 Teeth 7-speed |
Cannondale R500 Compact Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano RSX |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano RSX GS |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Bonded Aluminum |
| Fork type | Kinesis |
Other Specs of Cannondale R500 Compact
| Component group sets | Shimano RSX |
| Available colors | - Teal |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Look PM-136 |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | CODA 700R |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Kalloy SP-263 |
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Cannondale R500 Compact bike review
Cannondale produced the R500 Compact bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $975.99.
R500 Compact bike is available in many sizes such as 43 cm (centimeters), 45 cm (centimeters), 47 cm (centimeters) and 49 cm (centimeters).
Cannondale Road R500 Compact can be found in one single color which is Teal.
This bike is equiped with 650 x 20c Continental Grand Prix tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Sun Metal ME14A, 36-hole. Cannondale equiped this exact model with Shimano RSX Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano RSX levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride Cannondale used Alcoa 6061 T6 aluminum material for the frame. CODA 700R high strength material is used on the handlebar of this R500 Compact to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Sameness chromoly.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano RSX, 26/36/46 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 Shimano RSX STI Dual Control gear shift levers.