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1996 Cannondale MT3000

Velopedia Archive ID 50097

Overview

Model year1996
BrandCannondale
ModelMT3000
Bicycle typeTandem (mountain)
Archive ID50097
Original MSRP$3,142.99
ColorsPolished
SizesCaptain 18"/stoker 16", captain 20"/stoker 16", captain 20"/stoker 18", captain 22"/stoker 18", captain 22"/stoker 20"
Weight26.2 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionWelded aluminum
Frame material6061 T6 aluminum, butted, heat-treated
ForkCannondale Pepperoni
Fork materialAluminum, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
Front derailleurShimano Deore LX, bottom-pull
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetSugino Fuse 500 Tandem, 28/38/48 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN51
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainSachs SC45, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesMagura Hydraulic HS22 brakes, Magura Hydrostop levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset
HandlebarCODA Performance/Profile AirWing
Handlebar extensionsCODA XYZ Super Shortie
StemCODA/Control Tech adjustable stoker
SaddleCoda 1000
SeatpostKalloy SP-248/CODA 900S suspension stoker, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsSun Metal Rhyno, 36-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesTitanium nipples
Front tire26 x 1.25" IRC Smoothie
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube548.6 mm
Head-tube angle73°
Seat-tube angle75.5°
Chainstay / rear center431.8 mm
Wheelbase1752.6 mm
Fork offset / rake53.3 mm

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