VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 Cannondale R200

Velopedia Archive ID 63170

Overview

Model year1997
BrandCannondale
ModelR200
Bicycle typeRoad/sport
Archive ID63170
Original MSRP$595.99
ColorsBlack, red
Sizes48 cm, 50 cm, 52 cm, 54 cm, 56 cm, 58 cm, 60 cm, 63 cm
Weight22.8 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material6061 T6 aluminum, double-butted, heat-treated
ForkSpinner
Fork materialChromoly, aero crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano RSX
ShiftersShimano RSX down-tube
Front derailleurShimano RSX top-swing, bottom-pull/braze-on
Rear derailleurShimano RSX GS
CranksetCODA 200R, 26/36/46 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN52
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 24 teeth
ChainSachs SC-40, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsHTI steel/resin w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesTektro 420AG brakes, Dia-Compe BL-07 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" Tange-Seiki SE-II
HandlebarCoda 700R
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemChromoly
SaddleCoda 700
SeatpostKalloy SP-263, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano RM-40
RimsRigida SHP 60, 36-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire700 x 23c Continental Super Sport Ultra
Wheel size700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube555 mm
Head-tube angle73°
Seat-tube angle73.5°
Chainstay / rear center406 mm
Wheelbase986 mm
Fork offset / rake43.2 mm

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