Cannondale R900 1997 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Cannondale |
| Model | R900 |
| First production | 1997 |
| Bike category | Road |
| Bike sub-category | Road Race & Triathlon |
| Bike Pricing | See price on Amazon |
| Parts And Accessories | Cannondale R900 Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 48 cm (centimeters)- 50 cm (centimeters)- 52 cm (centimeters)- 54 cm (centimeters)- 56 cm (centimeters)- 58 cm (centimeters)- 60 cm (centimeters)- 63 cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Continental Grand Prix Kevlar |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano 600 Ultegra LeversShimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Rims manufacturer | 24-holeMavic CXP 30 |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Straight GaugeDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Double-butted Heat-treated6061 T6 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Profile Ha (millimeters)er |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Alico YC-401 |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Tange-Seiki Vantage |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Sachs SC-45 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 115 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-UN72 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 42/53 TeethShimano 600 Ultegra |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 23 Teeth8-speed |
Cannondale R900 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and braze-onShimano 600 Ultegra |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Fork material | Aero CrownCarbon Fiber Composite |
| Fork type | Cannondale |
Other Specs of Cannondale R900
| Component group sets | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Available colors | - Red |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Titanium RailsCODA 1000 |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterKalloy SP-248 |
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Cannondale R900 bike review
Cannondale produced the R900 bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,799.99.R900 bike is available in many sizes such as 48 cm (centimeters), 50 cm (centimeters), 52 cm (centimeters), 54 cm (centimeters), 56 cm (centimeters), 58 cm (centimeters), 60 cm (centimeters) and 63 cm (centimeters).
Cannondale Road R900 can be found in one single color which is Red.
This bike is equiped with 700 x 23c Continental Grand Prix kevlar tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic CXP 30, 24-hole. Cannondale equiped this exact model with Shimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 600 Ultegra levers braking system and Shimano 600 Ultegra hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Cannondale used 6061 T6 aluminum, double-butted, heat-treated material for the frame. Profile Hammer high strength material is used on the handlebar of this R900 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Alico YC-401.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano 600 Ultegra, 42/53 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Sachs SC-45 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Cannondale, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control gear shift levers.