VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 Cannondale F700

Velopedia Archive ID 61540

Overview

Model year1997
BrandCannondale
ModelF700
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID61540
Original MSRP$975.99
ColorsDark blue, red
SizesLarge, medium, small, xlarge
Weight25.7 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material6061 T6 aluminum
ForkCannondale Headshock MC60
Fork materialAluminum, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano STX-RC
ShiftersSachs Power Grip Plus
Front derailleurShimano STX-RC top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleurShimano STX-RC
CranksetCODA 200M, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainSachs SC-40, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo LU-955A w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesShimano Alivio A-brake brakes, CODA 900 levers

Cockpit & contact points

HeadsetCannondale oversize CODA HeadShok
HandlebarCODA Performance
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemCODA HeadShok
SaddleCoda 900
SeatpostKalloy SP-263, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano STX-RC
RimsSun Rims CR18, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" IRC Mythos XC kevlar
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube566.4 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73.5°
Chainstay / rear center431.8 mm
Wheelbase1056.6 mm
Fork offset / rake45.7 mm

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