Cannondale Super V Carbon 900, model 1996

Just bought a vintage1996 Cannondale Super V 900 with carbon swingarm.
It was almost brand new that was covered in dust, hidden inside the storage of my friends bicycle shop. One of the customer have had gotten a rebate with this bike. But, no one was interested in this old rig and it was set aside for year until I found it.

I was looking for a bike that my father-in-law will ride this season. He's a novice and asked me for a fancy bike. But, I couldn't spend few grands for myself nor him, so this Super V was a perfect choice.

I will upgrade the bike with more modern components but the original components will be stored in my storage. It will be restored after my father-in-law gets a better bike for himself.


Hear is the details of original 1996 specification.

1996 Cannondale SVC 900

Component Specification

Frame: Cannondale Super V Carbon w/Fox "coil-over" rear shock
Fork: Headshok DD50
Rims: Sun TL18, titanium anodized, 32 hole
Hubs: Shimano Acera X
Spokes: DT Swiss stainless, 15 gauge
Tires: IRC Piranhapro
Pedals: Wellgo LU-924, all aluminum, w/clips & straps
Crank: Coda 300M, 22/32/42
Chain: Sachs SC-40
Rear Cogs: Shimano IG, 11-28, 7-speed
Bottom Bracket: Shimano Cartridge DD-LP26
Front Derailleur: Shimano Alivio
Rear Derailleur: Shimano LX
Shifters: Grip Shift SRT-600
Handlebars: CODA Performance w/CODA XYZ SuperShortie bar ends
Stem: CODA Suspension Specific
Headset: Cannondale sealed cartridge
Brakeset: Shimano Alivio EM w/CODA 900M levers
Saddle: CODA 700
Seatpost: Kalloy 263B, black
Colors (Codes): Speed Yellow(YEL), UltraViolet metallic(VIO)
Sizes: M, L, X
Weight (LBS/KG): 28.8 lbs (13.1kg)


Geometry Specification (Medium)
- there was no size small for sub '95 and '96 carbon super v's

Seat Tube Angle (degrees): 73.5
Head Tube Angle (degrees): 71.0
Effective Top Tube Length (in): 22.0
Seat Tube Length to Top (in): 17.5
Chainstay Length (in): 16.625
Fork Rake (in): 1.8
Bottom Bracket Height (in): 12.25
Wheelbase (in): 41.1
Trail (in): 2.6
Standover at Top Tube midpoint (in): 25.5
Bottom Bracket Drop (in): 0.65
Front-Center Distance (in): 23.4