VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

2001 Cannondale R500 Triple

Velopedia Archive ID 35257

Overview

Model year2001
BrandCannondale
ModelR500 Triple
Bicycle typeRoad/sport
Archive ID35257
Original MSRP$1,139.99
ColorsGoldenrod w/Black decals, Team Blue w/Yellow decals
Sizes48cm, 50cm, 52cm, 54cm, 56cm, 58cm, 60cm, 63cm

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material6061 T6 aluminum
ForkCannondale Slice Echelon
Fork materialCarbon fiber, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupRoad Mix
ShiftersShimano Sora STI Dual Control
Front derailleurShimano Sora
Rear derailleurShimano Tiagra SS
CranksetCannondale Performance Road, 30/42/52 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN52
Rear cogs9-speed, 12 - 25 teeth
Chain1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo LU-961 w/clips

Brakes

BrakesCannondale Performance brakes, Shimano Sora STI Dual Control levers

Cockpit & contact points

HeadsetTange-Seiki Comet ST
HandlebarCinelli Altera
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemCannondale aluminum front loader
SaddleCannondale Performance
SeatpostKalloy SP-263

Wheels & tires

HubsCannondale Performance
RimsCannondale Performance
SpokesDT stainless steel
Front tire700 x 23c Continental Ultra 3000
Wheel size700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube560 mm
Head-tube angle73°
Seat-tube angle73.5°
Chainstay / rear center403.9 mm
Wheelbase990.6 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 1, 2026.