Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 Cannondale Silk Path 700

Velopedia Archive ID 67524

Overview

Model year	1997
Brand	Cannondale
Model	Silk Path 700
Bicycle type	Hybrid
Archive ID	67524
Original MSRP	$1,029.99
Colors	Gold, red
Sizes	16", 18", 20", 22"
Weight	27.4 lb

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded
Frame material	6061 T6 aluminum
Fork	Cannondale Headshock MC25
Fork material	Aluminum, unicrown crown
Rear shock	N/A

Drivetrain

Component group	Shimano STX-RC
Shifters	Sachs Power Grip Plus
Front derailleur	Shimano STX-RC top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleur	Shimano STX-RC
Crankset	CODA 200R, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracket	Shimano BB-LP26
BB shell width	68mm English
Rear cogs	8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
Chain	Sachs SC-40, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Wellgo LU-955A w/clips & straps

Brakes

Brakes	Shimano Alivio M-System brakes, CODA 900 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	Cannondale oversize CODA HeadShok
Handlebar	Coda
Handlebar extensions	Not included
Stem	CODA HeadShok
Saddle	Coda 500
Seatpost	CODA 900s suspension, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Shimano STX-RC
Rims	Sun Rims AT18, 36-hole
Spokes	DT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipples	Brass nipples
Front tire	700 x 38c Avocet Cross
Wheel size	700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	485.1 mm
Head-tube angle	71°
Seat-tube angle	75°
Chainstay / rear center	431.8 mm
Wheelbase	1079.5 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 30, 2026.