After many years, it was time to modify my wife’s Cannondale F500 to more of a comfort rider. The low slung handlebars and grip shifts had to go. I also replaced the cantilever brakes with more effective V-Brakes.
New parts:
Alloy riser handlebars
660mm x 100 rise x 25.4mm clamp
Manufacturer: Dimension
Manufacturer P/N: NPD105170 100MM BLK
Shift/brake lever combo:
Shimano ST-EF500-7R2A (7 speed rear)
Shimano ST-EF500-L2A (3 speed front)
V-brakes
Manufacturer: Tektro
Manufacturer P/N: M530
Grips
Manufacturer: Ergon
Manufacturer P/N: GP1
Small or large depending on your hand size.
Notes:
The brake posts on the Cannondale are shorter than normal. Replacing with longer posts was not an option due to the atypical 5/16-18 threads. The M530 brakes are made for the shorter posts.
The tension pins on the Tektro brakes had a step that prevented full insertion into the mating frame holes. I drilled the holes out to 0.109” (7/64”) for a better fit.
The brakes come with two noodle angles. I used 90 degrees on the front and 135 degrees on the rear. I opened up the angle a bit on the rear to make for better cable routing.
New parts:
Alloy riser handlebars
660mm x 100 rise x 25.4mm clamp
Manufacturer: Dimension
Manufacturer P/N: NPD105170 100MM BLK
Shift/brake lever combo:
Shimano ST-EF500-7R2A (7 speed rear)
Shimano ST-EF500-L2A (3 speed front)
V-brakes
Manufacturer: Tektro
Manufacturer P/N: M530
Grips
Manufacturer: Ergon
Manufacturer P/N: GP1
Small or large depending on your hand size.
Notes:
The brake posts on the Cannondale are shorter than normal. Replacing with longer posts was not an option due to the atypical 5/16-18 threads. The M530 brakes are made for the shorter posts.
The tension pins on the Tektro brakes had a step that prevented full insertion into the mating frame holes. I drilled the holes out to 0.109” (7/64”) for a better fit.
The brakes come with two noodle angles. I used 90 degrees on the front and 135 degrees on the rear. I opened up the angle a bit on the rear to make for better cable routing.