Cannondale T 500 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Cannondale
Model T 500
First production 1997
Bike category Touring
Bike sub-category Touring
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Parts And Accessories Cannondale T 500 Parts   
Available Sizes - 19 (inches) / 48.26 (cm)
- 19 (inches)
- 21 (inches) / 53.34 (cm)
- 21 (inches)
- 23 (inches) / 58.42 (cm)
- 23 (inches)
- 25 (inches) / 63.5 (cm)
- 25 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 38c IRC
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Dia-Compe BL-07 Levers
Dia-Compe VC-2 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano RM-40
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Sun Rims AT18
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 detailsChromoly
Headset size1 (inches) Tange-Seiki SE-II

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Sachs SC-40
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 118 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/42 Teeth
Shimano Altus
Gear shift leversShimano RSX Down-tube
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Cannondale T 500 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Alivio Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano STX
Fork material Semi-sloping Crown
4130 Chromoly
Fork typeCannondale

Other Specs of Cannondale T 500

Component group setsShimano STX and Alivio
Available colors - Dark blue
- red
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsWellgo LU-955A With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatCODA 700
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy SP-263


Cannondale T 500 bike review

Cannondale produced the T 500 bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Touring bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $703.99.
T 500 bike is available in many sizes such as 19 (inches), 21 (inches), 23 (inches) and 25 (inches).
Cannondale Touring T 500 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Dark blue and red .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 38c IRC tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Sun Rims AT18, 36-hole. Cannondale equiped this exact model with Dia-Compe VC-2 brakes, Dia-Compe BL-07 levers braking system and Shimano RM-40 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 T 500 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Chromoly.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Altus, 24/34/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Sachs SC-40 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Cannondale, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano RSX down-tube gear shift levers.