Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1998 Cannondale M500

Velopedia Archive ID 75760

Overview

Model year	1998
Brand	Cannondale
Model	M500
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID	75760
Original MSRP	$650.99
Colors	Split pea, viper red
Sizes	14", 16", 18", 20", 22"

Frameset

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

Drivetrain

Component group	Mountain Mix
Shifters	Sachs Power Grip Plus
Front derailleur	Shimano STX-RC top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleur	Shimano Deore LX SGS
Crankset	CODA CF, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracket	Shimano BB-LP27
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

Brakes

Brakes	Lee Chi TX22 brakes, Lee Chi LC26 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8" threadless Dia-Tech SBN
Handlebar	CODA Expert
Handlebar extensions	Not included
Stem	Coda
Saddle	Coda 500M
Seatpost	Kalloy SP-263B, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Sachs Centera
Rims	Sun Rims AT18, 32-hole
Spokes	DT stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke nipples	Brass nipples
Front tire	26 x 2.10" IRC Mythos XC
Wheel size	26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	571.5 mm
Head-tube angle	71°
Seat-tube angle	73.5°
Chainstay / rear center	431.8 mm
Wheelbase	1056.6 mm
Fork offset / rake	45.7 mm

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