Just passin' thru - hopefully not

[Coastal Eddie]

Stumbled upon this website while researching two Cannondale bikes I just acquired. Neither seem to be good matches for my wife and I - We are just starting to get back into bike riding - we are in our mid-late fifties..

First, in early 2016, my mom wandered into a LBS and exited the proud owner of a 2016 Womens Quick Speed 1 Disc. She probably rode it less than 100 miles. With her health deteriorating, she gave me the bike on a recent visit. This is a fantastic bike, and at $1,600 it should be.

Second, a neighbor was downsizing and her bike was included in the crapola she pawned off on us. This is a late 90's H300 and in great condition.

First, neither my wife or I see any need for either of us to ride a $1,000+ bike - we just want to tool around the local bike paths. I wouldn't mind commuting to work - it's only 8 miles one way.

The H300 is a huge bike, too large for either of us. I'm 5'9" and the seat has to be in its lowest position in order for me to ride it. My wife? fuhgedaboutit...

I do appreciate the quality of these bikes. Hopefully we can sell these two bikes and find something decent for the two of us...

 

[Coastal Eddie]

Pic of the 1998 H300

Here are the details I could dig up on the factory specs. - other than the seat and seatpost, does any one recognize any non-OE parts? I do suspect the handlebar arrangement to be aftermarket.
Product Details - as delivered to dealer.
Size: 20inch
Color: Rainforest green
Wheels and Tires
Hubs: Shimano STX-RC
Rims: Sun Rims AT18, 36-hole
Tires: 700 x 38c IRC Grip Glide
Spoke Brand: DT stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples: Brass nipples
Components
Brakeset: Lee Chi TX22 brakes, Lee Chi LC26 levers
Shift Levers: Sachs Power Grip Plus
Crankset: Cyclone CPI, 24/34/42 teeth
Pedals: Wellgo LU-924
Bottom Bracket: Shimano BB-LP27
BB Shell Width: 68mm English
Rear Cogs: 7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Seatpost: Kalloy SP-263B, 27.2mm diameter - replaced with Post Moderne Glide
Saddle: CODA 500M - replaced with Viscount comfort seat 2986
Handlebar: Steel hi-rise
Handlebar Stem: Chromoly
Headset: 1inch Tange-Seiki SE-II

Rides beautifully

 

[Coastal Eddie]

Pic of the 2016 Quick Speed 1 Disk

Product Details - as delivered to dealer.
Components
Frame: Quick Speed SL Disc, Optimized 6061 aluminum
Fork: Quick Si, Carbon blades, 1-1/8" steerer
Rims/Wheels: Maddux DC3.0 Disc
Hubs: aluminum, Disc
Spokes: Stainless steel
Tires: Schwalbe Spicer, 700 x 30c, puncture protection, reflective sidewall
Crankset: FSA Omega Compact
Chainrings: 50/34
Bottom Bracket: BB30
Front Derailleur: Shimano Tiagra
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Tiagra 4700
Rear Cogs: Shimano Tiagra, 11-32, 10-speed
Shifters: Shimano Tiagra, flat bar
Handlebars: Cannondale C3, 6061 double-butted, Flat, 640mm, 25 deg, rise
Tape/Grips: Cannondale Ergo Performance Lock-On
Stem: Cannondale C3, 6061 aluminum
Brake Levers: Shimano BR-M396 hydraulic disc
Brakes: Shimano BR-M396 hydraulic disc, 160mm/160mm
Pedals: Quick aluminum w/ Kraton Inserts
Saddle: Cannondale Quick Ergo Performance - replaced with Serfas DDL-200 Dual density
Seatpost: Cannondale C3, 6061 aluminum - presumed

Currently set up for my wife to ride. Just inspected and tuned at LBS.

 

[Brian]

Welcome, both of these are great bikes. But size and fit are most important. I hope you can find what you are after. You should have no problem selling if you go that route.