VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1998 Cannondale F900

Velopedia Archive ID 75510

Overview

Model year1998
BrandCannondale
ModelF900
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID75510
Original MSRP$1,246.99
ColorsSilver, storm fade blue
SizesLarge, medium, small, xlarge

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material6061 T6 aluminum
ForkCODA HeadShok Fatty D
Fork materialAluminum, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersSachs Power Grip Plus Wavey
Front derailleurShimano STX-RC top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 35.0mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetCODA CF2, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN52
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainSachs PC-41, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsCODA 500 clipless

Brakes

BrakesAvid 1D-10 brakes, Lee Chi LV78E levers

Cockpit & contact points

HeadsetCannondale oversize CODA HeadShok
HandlebarCODA Expert
Handlebar extensionsCODA Paquito
StemCODA HeadShok Front Loader
SaddleCODA 900M, tubular chromoly rails
SeatpostKalloy SP-263B, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano Deore LX
RimsMavic 221, 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 29, 2026.