1998 Cannondale Bikes CAAD3 Base 52
Build
700C/29 in × 28 mm
Insights
Somewhat aggressive stack and reach vs trend of performance road bikes
Stack and Reach vs. Category Trend
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Geometry
| Stack | 514.1mm |
| Reach | 387mm |
| Stack to Reach Ratio | 1.33:1 |
| Seat Tube Length, C-C | 500mm |
| Top Tube Length, Effective/Horizontal Center | 535mm |
| Top Tube Length, Actual C-C | 535mm |
| Top Tube Slope | 0deg |
| Head Tube Angle | 73deg |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74deg |
| Head Tube Length | 115mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 67mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 272mm |
| Chainstay Length | 405mm |
| Chainstay Length Horizontal | 399.4mm |
| Front-Center | 573mm |
| Front-Center Horizontal | 565.6mm |
| Wheelbase | 965mm |
| Fork Offset/Rake | 43mm |
| Trail | 58.7mm mid/neutral |
| Mechanical Trail | 56.1mm |
| Wheel Flop | 16.4mm |
| Standover Height | 777mm |
| Tire to Pedal Spindle Distance With 170 mm cranks | 64mm |
| Pedal Spindle to Ground Clearance With 170 mm cranks | 102mm |
Base Build
| Wheel Size | 700C, 29 inch (622mm BSD) |
| Tire Width | 28mm |
| Tire Outer Diameter | 678mm |
| Bike Length with Tires | 1643mm |
| Crank Length | 170mm |
| Handlebar Width | 400mm |
| Stem Length | 110mm |
| Stem Angle | -6deg |
| Suspension Type | Rigid, non-suspension corrected |
| Bar Type | Drop Bar |
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Fork Material | Carbon/Composite |
| Brake Type | Rim |
Source:http://vintagecannondale.com/year/1998/1998.pdf