Cannondale RT2000 1996 Technical specs and features

Brand Cannondale
Model RT2000
First production 1996
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)
- captain 25/stoker 21 (inches)
- captain 25/stoker 23 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 35c Continental Top Touring
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Dia-Compe 251T Tandem Levers Levers
CODA 700M Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 36-hole and 40-hole
Sun Metal CRT16 II
Spoke nipples typeTitanium Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Heat-treated
6061 T6 Aluminum
Frame typeWelded Aluminum
Handlebar constructionCODA 700R
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsCODA and Control Tech Adjustable Stoker
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Sachs SC45
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-UN51
Crankset parts and sizes 32/42/54 Teeth
Sugino Fuse 500 Tandem
Gear shift leversShimano 600 Ultegra Bar-end
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Cannondale RT2000 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull
Shimano Deore LX
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Chromoly
Fork typeCannondale

Other Specs of Cannondale RT2000

Component group setsNot Available
Available colors - Polished
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatCODA 900
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy SP-248/CODA 900S Suspension Stoker


Cannondale RT2000 bike review

Cannondale produced the RT2000 bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Tandem bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,384.99.
RT2000 bike is available in many sizes such as Captain 21/stoker 19 (inches), captain 23/stoker 19 (inches), captain 23/stoker 21 (inches), captain 25/stoker 21 (inches) and captain 25/stoker 23 (inches).
Cannondale Tandem RT2000 can be found in one single color which is Polished.
This bike is equiped with 700 x 35c Continental Top Touring tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Sun Metal CRT16 II, 36-hole/40-hole. Cannondale equiped this exact model with CODA 700M brakes, Dia-Compe 251T tandem levers levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride Cannondale used 6061 T6 aluminum, heat-treated 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/Control Tech adjustable stoker.
For the smoothest biking experience Sugino Fuse 500 Tandem, 32/42/54 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Sachs SC45 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Cannondale, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano 600 Ultegra bar-end gear shift levers.