Cannondale R500 Triple 2001 Technical specs and features

Brand Cannondale
Model R500 Triple
First production 2001
Bike category Road
Bike sub-category Road Sport
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Parts And Accessories Cannondale R500 Triple Parts   
Available Sizes - 19 (inches) / 48 (cm)
- 20 (inches) / 50 (cm)
- 20 (inches) / 52 (cm)
- 21 (inches) / 54 (cm)
- 22 (inches) / 56 (cm)
- 23 (inches) / 58 (cm)
- 24 (inches) / 60 (cm)
- 25 (inches) / 63 (cm)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Continental Ultra 3000
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Sora STI Dual Control Levers
Cannondale Performance Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesCannondale Performance
Rims manufacturerCannondale Performance
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelDT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials6061 T6 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionCinelli Altera
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsCannondale Aluminum Front Loader
Headset sizeTange-Seiki Comet ST

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 30/42/52 Teeth
Cannondale Performance Road
Gear shift leversShimano Sora STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 12 - 25 Teeth
9-speed

Cannondale R500 Triple Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Sora
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Tiagra SS
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Carbon Fiber
Fork typeCannondale Slice Echelon

Other Specs of Cannondale R500 Triple

Component group setsRoad Mix
Available colors - Goldenrod with Black decals
- Team Blue with Yellow decals
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsWellgo LU-961 With Clips
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatCannondale Performance
Seat post extensionKalloy SP-263


Cannondale R500 Triple bike review

Cannondale produced the R500 Triple bike in 2001 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,139.99.
R500 Triple bike is available in many sizes such as 48cm (centimeters), 50cm (centimeters), 52cm (centimeters), 54cm (centimeters), 56cm (centimeters), 58cm (centimeters), 60cm (centimeters) and 63cm (centimeters).
Cannondale Road R500 Triple can be found in a few colors, among these colors Goldenrod with Black decals and Team Blue with Yellow decals .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 23c Continental Ultra 3000 tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Cannondale Performance. Cannondale equiped this exact model with Cannondale Performance brakes, Shimano Sora STI Dual Control levers braking system and Cannondale Performance hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Cannondale used 6061 T6 aluminum material for the frame. Cinelli Altera high strength material is used on the handlebar of this R500 Triple to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Cannondale aluminum front loader.
For the smoothest biking experience Cannondale Performance Road, 30/42/52 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to 1/2 x 3/32" chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Cannondale, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Sora STI Dual Control gear shift levers.