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1999 Cannondale RT1000

Velopedia Archive ID 85450

Overview

Model year1999
BrandCannondale
ModelRT1000
Bicycle typeTandem (road)
Archive ID85450
ColorsLightning White/White Pearl Hyperhighlight
SizesExtra-Large/Medium, Extra-Large/Small, Jumbo/Large, Large/Small, Medium/Small

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material6061 T6 aluminum
ForkCannondale
Fork materialChromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupTandem Mix
ShiftersShimano 105 STI Dual Control
Front derailleurShimano 105, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT GS
CranksetShimano Tandem, 32/42/54 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN52
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
ChainSachs PC-59, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesProMax PX-2 brakes, Shimano 105 STI levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Cane Creek C2
HandlebarCODA Competition Road
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemTahoma Sonne IV
SaddleCODA Expert Road, manganese rails
SeatpostKalloy SP-248/CODA Competition suspension, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano Tandem HF-07
RimsMavic T 221, 40-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire700 x 30c IRC Tandem
Wheel size700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube565.1 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73.5°
Chainstay / rear center424.2 mm
Wheelbase1043.9 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.