Cannondale MT3000 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Cannondale
Model MT3000
First production 1997
Bike category Tandem
Bike sub-category Tandem Mountain
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Parts And Accessories Cannondale MT3000 Parts   
Available Sizes - Captain 18/stoker 16 (inches)
- captain 20/stoker 16 (inches)
- captain 20/stoker 18 (inches)
- cap (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.25 (inches) IRC Smoothie
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type CODA 900M Levers
CODA 1000/CODA Disc Front Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: CODA 900
Front: CODA Moto
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Sun Rims Rhyno Lite
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 constructionCODA Competition
Handlebar extenderCODA XYZ
Handlebar stem detailsCODA HeadShok
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Tech Alloy

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Sachs SC-45
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 28/38/48 Teeth
Sugino Impel 500
Gear shift leversSachs Power Grip Extreme
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

Cannondale MT3000 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore LX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material Double Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum
Fork typeCannondale Headshock Moto 80

Other Specs of Cannondale MT3000

Component group setsNot Available
Available colors - Blue
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Titanium Rails
CODA 1000
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy SP-248/CODA 900s Suspension Rear


Cannondale MT3000 bike review

Cannondale produced the MT3000 bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Tandem bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $3,249.99.
MT3000 bike is available in many sizes such as Captain 18/stoker 16 (inches), captain 20/stoker 16 (inches), captain 20/stoker 18 (inches) and cap (inches).
Cannondale Tandem MT3000 can be found in one single color which is Blue.
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.25" IRC Smoothie tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Sun Rims Rhyno Lite, 36-hole. Cannondale equiped this exact model with CODA 1000/CODA disc front brakes, CODA 900M levers braking system and Front: CODA Moto, Rear: CODA 900 hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Cannondale used 6061 T6 aluminum material for the frame. CODA Competition high strength material is used on the handlebar of this MT3000 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of CODA HeadShok.
For the smoothest biking experience Sugino Impel 500, 28/38/48 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 Sachs Power Grip Extreme gear shift levers.