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1993 Cannondale R500

Velopedia Archive ID 40630

Overview

Model year1993
BrandCannondale
ModelR500
Bicycle typeRoad race & triathlon
Archive ID40630
Original MSRP$770.00
Sizes48, 50, 53, 54.5, 56, 58, 60, 63
Weight22.8 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionWelded aluminum
Frame materialCannondale 3.0 series aluminum
ForkAluminum alloy

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano RX100
ShiftersShimano RX100 downtube
Front derailleurShimano RX100
Rear derailleurShimano RX100
CranksetShimano RX100, 30/42/52 teeth
Rear cogs7-speed, 13 - 23 teeth
ChainShimano Hyperglide
PedalsShimano RX100

Brakes

BrakesShimano RX100 brakes, levers

Cockpit & contact points

HandlebarModolo anatomic
StemTIG CroMo
SaddleVetta Lite Gel Racing
SeatpostLee Chi alloy

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano RX-100
RimsMavic MA
Front tire700 x 23c Continental Super Sport Ultra
Wheel size700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube559 mm
Head-tube angle73°
Seat-tube angle73.7°
Chainstay / rear center405.4 mm
Wheelbase983.8 mm
Fork offset / rake38.1 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 30, 2026.