Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Cannondale R800 Compact

Velopedia Archive ID 55081

Overview

Model year	1996
Brand	Cannondale
Model	R800 Compact
Bicycle type	Road race & triathlon
Archive ID	55081
Original MSRP	$1,625.99
Colors	Crankin Berry
Sizes	43 cm, 45 cm, 47 cm, 49 cm
Weight	19.1 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 105SC
Shifters	Shimano 105SC STI Dual Control
Front derailleur	Shimano 105SC, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleur	Shimano 105SC SS
Crankset	Shimano 105SC, 39/53 teeth
Bottom bracket	Shimano BB-UN52
BB shell width	68mm English
Rear cogs	8-speed, 11 - 23 teeth
Chain	Sachs SC45, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Look PM-136 (clipless)

Brakes

Brakes	Shimano 105SC Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 105SC levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1" Tange-Seiki Vantage
Handlebar	Profile Hammer
Handlebar extensions	N/A
Stem	Alico chromoly
Saddle	Coda 900R
Seatpost	Kalloy SP-248, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Rims	Mavic Reflex CD, 32-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	74°
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.