Cannondale RT1000 1998 Technical specs and features

Brand Cannondale
Model RT1000
First production 1998
Bike category Tandem
Bike sub-category Tandem Road
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Parts And Accessories Cannondale RT1000 Parts   
Available Sizes - Captain 21/stoker 19 (inches)
- captain 23/stoker 19 (inches)
- captain 23/stoker 21 (inches)
- captain 25/stoker 21 (inches)
- captain 25/stoker 23 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 35c Continental Top Tour
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Aluminum Levers
Shimano Deore LX M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore XT
Rims manufacturer 40-hole
Sun Rims CR16
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials6061 T6 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionCODA 700R
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsCODA
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tange-Seiki STC

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Sachs PC-41
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 30/42/54 Teeth
Sugino Fuse 300
Gear shift leversShimano Bar-end
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

Cannondale RT1000 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Sachs Quarz
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Chromoly
Fork typeCannondale

Other Specs of Cannondale RT1000

Component group setsTandem Mix
Available colors - Jade pearl
- white pearl
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatCODA 700R and CODA 500
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy SP-263B and CODA 900S Suspension


Cannondale RT1000 bike review

Cannondale produced the RT1000 bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Tandem bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,950.99.
RT1000 bike is available in many sizes such as Captain 21/stoker 19 (inches), captain 23/stoker 19 (inches), captain 23/stoker 21 (inches), captain 25/stoker 21 (inches) and captain 25/stoker 23 (inches).
Cannondale Tandem RT1000 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Jade pearl and white pearl .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 35c Continental Top Tour tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Sun Rims CR16, 40-hole. Cannondale equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore LX M-System brakes, aluminum levers braking system and Shimano Deore XT 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 RT1000 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of CODA.
For the smoothest biking experience Sugino Fuse 300, 30/42/54 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 bar-end gear shift levers.