Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Cannondale R500 Compact

Velopedia Archive ID 53960

Overview

Model year	1996
Brand	Cannondale
Model	R500 Compact
Bicycle type	Road race & triathlon
Archive ID	53960
Original MSRP	$975.99
Colors	Teal
Sizes	43 cm, 45 cm, 47 cm, 49 cm
Weight	20.3 lb

Frameset

Frame construction	Welded aluminum
Frame material	Alcoa 6061 T6 aluminum
Fork	Kinesis
Fork material	Aluminum, bonded, aero crown
Rear shock	N/A

Drivetrain

Component group	Shimano RSX
Shifters	Shimano RSX STI Dual Control
Front derailleur	Shimano RSX, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleur	Shimano RSX GS
Crankset	Shimano RSX, 26/36/46 teeth
Bottom bracket	Shimano BB-UN51
BB shell width	68mm English
Rear cogs	7-speed, 11 - 24 teeth
Chain	Sachs SC40, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Look PM-136 (clipless)

Brakes

Brakes	Shimano RSX Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano RSX levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1" Tange-Seiki SE-II
Handlebar	Coda 700R
Handlebar extensions	N/A
Stem	Sameness chromoly
Saddle	Coda 700R
Seatpost	Kalloy SP-263, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Rims	Sun Metal ME14A, 36-hole
Spokes	DT stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke nipples	Brass nipples
Front tire	650 x 20c Continental Grand Prix
Wheel size	650c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	495.3 mm
Head-tube angle	73°
Seat-tube angle	73.5°
Chainstay / rear center	406.4 mm
Wheelbase	924.6 mm
Fork offset / rake	45 mm

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