VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

2002 Cannondale F500

Velopedia Archive ID 37076

Overview

Model year2002
BrandCannondale
ModelF500
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID37076
Original MSRP$1,048.99
ColorsBlack, Red
SizesJumbo, large, medium, small, xlarge

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material6061 T6 aluminum
ForkHeadshok Super Fatty DL
Fork materialAluminum, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Deore RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano LX
Rear derailleurShimano XT SGS
CranksetShimano, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN52, 113mm spindle
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
Chain1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo LU-955A w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesShimano BR-420 brakes, Cannondale Expert levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/2" Cannondale HeadShok SI
HandlebarCannondale 6061
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemCannondale HeadShok SI
SaddleSelle Royale Wing
SeatpostCannondale Expert

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano Deore
RimsMavic X139, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.00" Hutchinson Mosquito
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

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

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