Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Cannondale Super V Carbon 700

Velopedia Archive ID 57292

Overview

Model year	1996
Brand	Cannondale
Model	Super V Carbon 700
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID	57292
Original MSRP	$1,300.99
Colors	Red
Sizes	Large, medium, xlarge
Weight	29.3 lb

Frameset

Frame construction	Welded aluminum
Frame material	6061 T6 aluminum, double-butted, heat-treated
Fork	Rock Shox Quadra 5
Fork material	Magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shock	Fox Vanilla, 3.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component group	Shimano STX/Alivio
Shifters	Grip Shift SRT-400
Front derailleur	Shimano Alivio top-swing, bottom-pull
Rear derailleur	Shimano STX
Crankset	Shimano Alivio, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracket	Shimano BB-LP26
BB shell width	68mm English
Rear cogs	8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain	Sachs SC40, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Wellgo LU-924 w/clips & straps

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8" Cannondale sealed cartridge bearing
Handlebar	CODA Performance
Saddle	Coda 700
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	558.8 mm
Head-tube angle	71°
Seat-tube angle	73.5°
Chainstay / rear center	421.6 mm
Wheelbase	1043.9 mm
Fork offset / rake	38.1 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 2, 2026.