Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Cannondale
1997 Cannondale Super V 500
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Overview
About this bike
1997 Cannondale Super V 500 value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Frame Construction
- TIG-welded
- Frame Tubing Material
- 6061 T6 aluminum
- Fork Brand & Model
- Rock Shox Quadra 5
- Fork Material
- Magnesium, triple-clamp crown
- Rear Shock
- Fox Vanilla, 3.0inch travel
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 1997 Cannondale Super V 500
- Component Group
- Shimano STX
- Shift Levers
- Grip Shift SRT-400i
- Crankset
- CODA 200M, 22/32/42 teeth
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano BB-LP26
- Rear Cogs
- 7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
- Chain
- Sachs SC-40, 1/2 x 3/32inch
Brakes
- Brakeset
- Dia-Compe VC-2 brakes, Tektro RBP-365A levers
Cockpit
- Seatpost
- Kalloy SP-246, 27.2 mm diameter
- Saddle
- CODA 700
- Handlebar
- Steel
- Handlebar Stem
- CODA Suspension Specific
- Headset
- 1 1/8inch threadless Dia-Tech alloy
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- Front: Shimano AceraX, Rear: Shimano AceraX/silent clutch
- Rims
- Sun Rims AT18, 32-hole
- Tires
- 26 x 2.10inch IRC Mythos XC
- Spoke Brand
- DT stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
- Spoke Nipples
- Brass nipples
Pedals
- Pedals
- Wellgo LU-955A w/clips & straps
Accessories
- Colors
- Black w/matte gold swingarm, yellow w/black swingarm
- BB Shell Width
- 68mm English
- Extensions
- Not included
Weight & Sizing
- Weight
- 29.9
- Sizes
- Large, medium, small, xlarge
Frame sizing
XS4'10"-5'2"
S5'2"-5'6"
M5'6"-5'10"
L5'10"-6'2"
XL6'2"-6'6"
M highlighted as most common resale size. Sourced from catalog metadata.
Geometry
- Stack
- Varies by size
- Reach
- Varies by size
- Wheelbase
- Varies by size
Industry standard. Sourced from catalog metadata.
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Wheel condition
Inspect rims, hubs, spokes, and bearing play; ask about the tire age and any prior wheel rebuilds.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.
Inspection
Suspension service
Confirm fork lowers and rear shock service intervals; ask for the most recent service receipts.
Inspection
Frame pivots & bearings
Cycle the suspension off the bike to feel for play, grit, or noise in pivot bearings.