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1996 Cannondale T400

Velopedia Archive ID 52960

Overview

Model year	1996
Brand	Cannondale
Model	T400
Bicycle type	Touring
Archive ID	52960
Original MSRP	$704.99
Colors	Black
Sizes	19", 21", 23", 25"
Weight	24.9 lb

Frameset

Frame construction	Welded aluminum
Frame material	6061 T6 aluminum, heat-treated
Fork	Cannondale
Fork material	Chromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shock	N/A

Drivetrain

Shifters	Shimano RSX down-tube
Front derailleur	Shimano Alivio top-swing, bottom-pull
Rear derailleur	Shimano Alivio
Crankset	Shimano Altus, 24/32/38 teeth
Bottom bracket	Shimano BB-LP26
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 Altus brakes, Dia-Compe 287 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8" Tange-Seiki SE-II
Handlebar	Coda 700R
Handlebar extensions	N/A
Stem	TIG-welded chromoly
Saddle	Viscount 2948-1
Seatpost	Kalloy SP-263, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Rims	Sun Metal L21, 36-hole
Spokes	DT stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke nipples	Titanium nipples
Front tire	700 x 35c IRC Grip Glide
Wheel size	700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	515.6 mm
Head-tube angle	72°
Seat-tube angle	76.7°
Chainstay / rear center	457.2 mm
Wheelbase	1043.9 mm
Fork offset / rake	53.3 mm

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