Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1998 Cannondale R300 Compact

Velopedia Archive ID 79637

Overview

Model year	1998
Brand	Cannondale
Model	R300 Compact
Bicycle type	Road/sport
Archive ID	79637
Original MSRP	$759.99
Colors	Iris blue
Sizes	43 cm, 45 cm, 47 cm, 49 cm

Frameset

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

Drivetrain

Component group	Shimano RSX
Shifters	Shimano RSX STI Dual Control
Front derailleur	Shimano RSX top-swing, bottom-pull/braze-on
Rear derailleur	Shimano RSX GS
Crankset	Shimano RSX, 26/36/46 teeth
Bottom bracket	Shimano BB-LP27
BB shell width	68mm English
Rear cogs	7-speed, 11 - 24 teeth
Chain	Sachs PC-41, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Wellgo LU-961

Brakes

Brakes	Shimano RSX Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano RSX levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1" Tange-Seiki SE-II
Handlebar	Coda 500
Handlebar extensions	N/A
Stem	Alico YC chromoly
Saddle	CODA 700R, steel rails
Seatpost	Kalloy SP-263B, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Shimano RM40
Rims	Sun Rims ME14A, 36-hole
Spokes	DT stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke nipples	Brass nipples
Front tire	650 x 20c IRC PaperLite
Wheel size	650c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	555 mm
Head-tube angle	73°
Seat-tube angle	73.5°
Chainstay / rear center	416 mm
Wheelbase	995 mm
Fork offset / rake	43 mm

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