Cannondale RT2000 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Cannondale
Model RT2000
First production 1997
Bike category Tandem
Bike sub-category Tandem Road
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Parts And Accessories Cannondale RT2000 Parts   
Available Sizes - Captain 21/stoker 19 (inches)
- captain 23/stoker 19 (inches)
- captain 23/stoker 21 (inches)
- cap (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 35c Continental
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Dia-Compe 287 Levers
Shimano Deore LX M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: CODA 900
Front: CODA 901
Rims manufacturer 36-hole and 40-hole
Sun Rims CR16
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 700R
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsCODA
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Tech Steel

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Sachs SC-45
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 118 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 32/42/54 Teeth
Sugino Fuse Tandem
Gear shift leversShimano Dura-Ace Bar-end
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

Cannondale RT2000 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano 105SC
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material Unicrown Crown
4130 Chromoly
Fork typeCannondale

Other Specs of Cannondale RT2000

Component group setsNot Available
Available colors - Dark blue
Weight 37.8
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatCODA 900
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy SP-248


Cannondale RT2000 bike review

Cannondale produced the RT2000 bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Tandem bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,167.99.
RT2000 bike is available in many sizes such as Captain 21/stoker 19 (inches), captain 23/stoker 19 (inches), captain 23/stoker 21 (inches) and cap (inches).
Cannondale Tandem RT2000 can be found in one single color which is Dark blue.
This bike is equiped with 700 x 35c Continental tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Sun Rims CR16, 36-hole/40-hole. Cannondale equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Dia-Compe 287 levers braking system and Front: CODA 901, Rear: CODA 900 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 RT2000 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of CODA.
For the smoothest biking experience Sugino Fuse Tandem, 32/42/54 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 Dura-Ace bar-end gear shift levers.