The Cannondale Silk Path 500 is a hybrid bike with an aluminum T6 frame. The frame comes in colors like black, Real  Blue and Dark  Blue.

Originally released in 1997, there are 3 versions of this bike. Due to the frame materials and other factors, we estimate that this bike weighs around 30 pounds. The Silk Path 500 has fork suspension with 1in travel.

Components

The Silk Path 500 comes with Mix and Shimano Nexus components, including a chromoly CODA HeadShok stem, an oversized CODA HeadShok headset and grip-shift, Centera, Shimano Inter-7 ST-7S60 Sachs Power Grip Plus shifters.

The HeadShok Silk Path M, Cannondale Headshock DD25 and CODA HeadShok Silk Path M fork has Shimano Nexus Roller Dia-Compe VC-2 brakes.

Drivetrain

The Silk Path 500 has 8,7 speeds and has internal rear cogs and a Shimano derailleur.

Wheels

It comes with IRC Avocet Cross tires (622mm x NaN) and Sun Rims AT18 rims.

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Specs

Type Hybrid
Year 1997, 1998, 1999
Alt. Names SilkPath500, Silk Path500, SilkPath 500, Silk Path 500