Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Cannondale Killer V 500 (01)

Velopedia Archive ID 52687

Overview

Model year	1996
Brand	Cannondale
Model	Killer V 500 (01)
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID	52687
Original MSRP	$867.95
Colors	Black
Sizes	Large, medium, small, xlarge
Weight	24.8 lb

Frameset

Frame construction	Welded aluminum
Frame material	6061 T6 aluminum, double-butted, heat-treated
Fork	Cannondale P-Bone Aluminum
Fork material	Aluminum, unicrown crown
Rear shock	N/A

Drivetrain

Component group	Shimano Deore LX/Alivio
Shifters	Grip Shift SRT-600
Front derailleur	Shimano Alivio top-swing, bottom-pull
Rear derailleur	Shimano Deore LX SGS
Crankset	CODA 300M, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracket	Shimano BB-UN51
BB shell width	68mm English
Rear cogs	7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain	Sachs SC40, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Wellgo LU-949 w/clips & straps

Brakes

Brakes	Shimano Alivio M-System brakes, CODA 900M levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8" threadless Cannondale sealed cartridge bearing
Handlebar	CODA Performance
Handlebar extensions	Not included
Stem	Coda
Saddle	Coda 900
Seatpost	Kalloy SP-263, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Rims	Sun Metal TL18, 32-hole
Spokes	DT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipples	Brass nipples
Front tire	26 x 2.00" IRC PiranhaPro
Wheel size	26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	571.5 mm
Head-tube angle	71.5°
Seat-tube angle	73.5°
Chainstay / rear center	431.8 mm
Wheelbase	1049 mm
Fork offset / rake	45.7 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 29, 2026.