Cannondale RT3000 1998 Technical specs and features

Brand Cannondale
Model RT3000
First production 1998
Bike category Tandem
Bike sub-category Tandem Road
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Parts And Accessories Cannondale RT3000 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 Magura Hydrostop Levers
Magura Hydraulic HS66 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesPhil Wood Tandem
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 32/42/54 Teeth
Shimano Tandem
Gear shift leversShimano Bar-end
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

Cannondale RT3000 Fork System Data

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

Other Specs of Cannondale RT3000

Component group setsTandem Mix
Available colors - Iris blue
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Titanium Rails
CODA 1000R
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Thomson and CODA 900s Suspension


Cannondale RT3000 bike review

Cannondale produced the RT3000 bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Tandem bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $3,250.99.
RT3000 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 RT3000 can be found in one single color which is Iris blue.
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 Magura Hydraulic HS66 brakes, Magura Hydrostop levers braking system and Phil Wood tandem 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 RT3000 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of CODA.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Tandem, 32/42/54 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.