VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1998 Cannondale Silk Path 700

Velopedia Archive ID 73768

Overview

Model year1998
BrandCannondale
ModelSilk Path 700
Bicycle typeHybrid
Archive ID73768
Original MSRP$1,083.99
ColorsIris blue fade, silver
Sizes16", 18", 20", 22"

Frameset

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

Drivetrain

Component groupHybrid Mix
ShiftersSachs Power Grip Plus
Front derailleurShimano STX-RC top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore LX SGS
CranksetCODA CF1, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP27
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainSachs PC-41, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo LU-955A

Brakes

BrakesShimano Nexave modulated V brakes, Shimano Nexave levers

Cockpit & contact points

HeadsetCannondale oversize CODA HeadShok
HandlebarCODA Riser
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemCODA HeadShok Front Loader
SaddleCoda 500
SeatpostCODA 900s suspension, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano STX-RC
RimsSun Rims AT18, 36-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire700 x 35c Continental Top Tour
Wheel size700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube579.1 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle75°
Chainstay / rear center431.8 mm
Wheelbase1079.5 mm
Fork offset / rake53.3 mm

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