VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1999 Cannondale R300 Compact Triple

Velopedia Archive ID 86646

Overview

Model year1999
BrandCannondale
ModelR300 Compact Triple
Bicycle typeRoad/sport
Archive ID86646
Original MSRP$846.00
ColorsIris Blue
Sizes43cm, 45cm, 47cm, 49cm
Weight19.5 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material6061 T6 aluminum
ForkKinesis
Fork materialAluminum, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano RSX
ShiftersShimano RSX STI Dual Control
Front derailleurShimano RSX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano RSX GS
CranksetShimano RSX, 30/42/52 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP27, 118mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 12 - 25 teeth
ChainSachs PC-41, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo LU-96 w/clips and straps

Brakes

BrakesShimano RSX Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano RSX STI levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" Tange-Seiki SE-II
HandlebarCoda 700R
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemCODA Front Loader aluminum
SaddleCODA Performance Road
SeatpostKalloy SP-263B, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano RSX
RimsSun Rims ME14A, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire650 x 20c IRC PaperLite
Wheel size650c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube488 mm
Head-tube angle73°
Seat-tube angle75°
Chainstay / rear center405 mm
Wheelbase929 mm
Fork offset / rake35 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 30, 2026.