VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1999 Cannondale F500

Velopedia Archive ID 86388

Overview

Model year1999
BrandCannondale
ModelF500
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID86388
Original MSRP$899.00
ColorsMean Green, Viper Red
SizesLarge, medium, small, xlarge
Weight27.3 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material6061 T6 aluminum
ForkHeadShok P-Bone M, 2.36" travel
Fork materialAluminum, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Alivio RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Alivio top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetCODA CF, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP27, 110mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainSachs PC-41, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsCODA 500 clipless

Brakes

BrakesAluminum linear-pull brakes, Tektro RBP-379A levers

Cockpit & contact points

HeadsetCannondale oversize CODA HeadShok
HandlebarCODA Expert
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemCODA HeadShok Front Loader
SaddleCoda 500
SeatpostKalloy SP-263B, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano Alivio
RimsWeinmann Zac 19, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tireFront: 26 x 1.95" Continental Atlanta, Rear: 26 x 2.10" Continental Traction
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 mm

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