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
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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 tire650 X 20c Continental Grand Prix
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size650c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano RSX Levers
Shimano RSX Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Sun Metal ME14A
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsAlcoa 6061 T6 Aluminum
Frame typeWelded Aluminum
Handlebar constructionCODA 700R
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsSameness Chromoly
Headset size1 (inches) Tange-Seiki SE-II

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Sachs SC40
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-UN51
Crankset parts and sizes 26/36/46 Teeth
Shimano RSX
Gear shift leversShimano 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 typeKinesis

Other Specs of Cannondale R500 Compact

Component group setsShimano RSX
Available colors - Teal
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsLook PM-136
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatCODA 700R
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy SP-263


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.