Cannondale R800 Compact 1999 Technical specs and features

Brand Cannondale
Model R800 Compact
First production 1999
Bike category Road
Bike sub-category Road Race & Triathlon
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Parts And Accessories Cannondale R800 Compact Parts   
Available Sizes - 17 (inches) / 43 (cm)
- 18 (inches) / 45 (cm)
- 19 (inches) / 47 (cm)
- 19 (inches) / 49 (cm)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire650 X 23c Continental Grand Prix Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size650c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano 105 STI Levers
Shimano 105 Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano 105
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Sun Rims ME14A
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials6061 T6 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionCinelli Eubios
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsCODA Front Loader Aluminum
Headset size1 (inches) Shimano 105

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG72
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 109.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-5500
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Shimano 105
Gear shift leversShimano 105 STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 12 - 23 Teeth
9-speed

Cannondale R800 Compact Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano 105
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano 105 GS
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Carbon Fiber Composite
Fork typeACD

Other Specs of Cannondale R800 Compact

Component group setsShimano 105
Available colors - ChromaLusion Purpleen
Weight 19.6
Pedals detailsLook PM-137
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Manganese Rails
CODA Expert Road
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy SP-248


Cannondale R800 Compact bike review

Cannondale produced the R800 Compact bike in 1999 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,625.00.
R800 Compact bike is available in many sizes such as 43cm (centimeters), 45cm (centimeters), 47cm (centimeters) and 49cm (centimeters).
Cannondale Road R800 Compact can be found in a few colors, among these colors ChromaLusion Purpleen .
This bike is equiped with 650 x 23c Continental Grand Prix kevlar tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Sun Rims ME14A, 32-hole. Cannondale equiped this exact model with Shimano 105 Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 105 STI levers braking system and Shimano 105 hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Cannondale used 6061 T6 aluminum material for the frame. Cinelli Eubios high strength material is used on the handlebar of this R800 Compact to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of CODA Front Loader aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano 105, 39/53 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG72 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Cannondale, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano 105 STI Dual Control gear shift levers.