Cannondale R500D 1999 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Cannondale |
| Model | R500D |
| First production | 1999 |
| Bike category | Road |
| Bike sub-category | Road Sport |
| Bike Pricing | See price on Amazon |
| Parts And Accessories | Cannondale R500D 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 tire | 700 X 23c Continental Super Sport 100 |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano RSX STI LeversShimano RSX Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano RSX |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic CXP 11 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight GaugeDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | 6061 T6 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | CODA 700R |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | CODA Front Loader Aluminum |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Tange-Seiki SE-II |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Sachs PC-41 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 118 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-LP27 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 42/52 TeethShimano RSX |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano RSX STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 25 Teeth8-speed |
Cannondale R500D Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)Shimano RSX Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano RSX GS |
| Fork material | Unicrown CrownCarbon Fiber Composite |
| Fork type | CODA Slice Echelon |
Other Specs of Cannondale R500D
| Component group sets | Shimano RSX |
| Available colors | - Hurricane Fade- Viper Red |
| Weight | 22.4 |
| Pedals details | Look PM-137 |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | CODA Performance Road |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterKalloy SP-263B |
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Cannondale R500D bike review
Cannondale produced the R500D bike in 1999 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,084.00.R500D 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 R500D can be found in a few colors, among these colors Hurricane Fade and Viper Red .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 23c Continental Super Sport 100 tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic CXP 11, 32-hole. Cannondale equiped this exact model with Shimano RSX Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano RSX STI levers braking system and Shimano RSX hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Cannondale used 6061 T6 aluminum material for the frame. CODA 700R high strength material is used on the handlebar of this R500D to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of CODA Front Loader aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano RSX, 42/52 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Sachs PC-41 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.