Time capsule - 1995 Cannondale H300 hybrid (pics)
08-02-17, 01:21 PM
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Time capsule - 1995 Cannondale H300 hybrid (pics)
Picked up this pretty minty 1995 Cannondale H300 hybrid on local CL. It's pretty much fully stock and looks like it's been almost totally unridden. A few garage paint chips. It's nothing fancy but it was made in the US, beautiful welds and paint, and just a fun bike to ride. Serial number GA, meaning January 1995. This paint color wasn't in the catalog though *shrug*
I was originally looking for a bike to give to a friend but I'll be keeping this one and replacing some parts to make it into a plush city bike.
Tange headset
Sun rims, made in the US
Untouched AceraX cranks. These are the warranty cranks that Shimano has been supplying free replacement crankset/chain/FD kits for for years.
Avocet Cross tires, 38mm. They look brand new, besides a few specks of road grime.
1" stem with integrated canti hanger.
Coda seat collar. Nice shot of the classic ground Cannondale welds.
Bottom bracket right after removal, no cleaning.
I was originally looking for a bike to give to a friend but I'll be keeping this one and replacing some parts to make it into a plush city bike.
Tange headset
Sun rims, made in the US
Untouched AceraX cranks. These are the warranty cranks that Shimano has been supplying free replacement crankset/chain/FD kits for for years.
Avocet Cross tires, 38mm. They look brand new, besides a few specks of road grime.
1" stem with integrated canti hanger.
Coda seat collar. Nice shot of the classic ground Cannondale welds.
Bottom bracket right after removal, no cleaning.
08-02-17, 01:31 PM
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The plan for this is to shed the FD/shifter and go 1X chainring in the front. I have a Shimano Alfine crankset and bb from the parts bin.
The Avocet tires will be switched out for some nicer Compass Barlow Pass tires. If anybody wants these Avocets let me know.
New saddle and pedals, of course (repro Turbo and MKS track pedals).
I also have some threadless bullmoose bars from Fairweather. So I'll be using a threadless adapter. And getting rid of the gripshifts for a right thumbie. I have these two Suntour units lying around:
I really want to use that wishbone shifter. We'll see how it goes.
The Avocet tires will be switched out for some nicer Compass Barlow Pass tires. If anybody wants these Avocets let me know.
New saddle and pedals, of course (repro Turbo and MKS track pedals).
I also have some threadless bullmoose bars from Fairweather. So I'll be using a threadless adapter. And getting rid of the gripshifts for a right thumbie. I have these two Suntour units lying around:
I really want to use that wishbone shifter. We'll see how it goes.
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08-04-17, 04:46 PM
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It's done. Here are the pics. These Compass tires ride like clouds.
Full build list:
-Original Sun rim/Sovos hub wheelset with Compass Barlow Pass 38mm tires
-Original AceraX rear derailleur paired with a Suntour friction/Accushift thumbie
-New Shimano Alfine single ring crankset with chain guard, Izumi 7sp chain, MKS Sylvan pedals
-Original Coda seatpost/seat collar with new repro Turbo
-Original Tange headset with new Profile Design threadless adapter
-New Fairweather (Nitto) threadless Bullmoose bars with original canti brake levers and new Oury grips
-Original Altus brakes with new Kool Stop pads and cables/housing
Full build list:
-Original Sun rim/Sovos hub wheelset with Compass Barlow Pass 38mm tires
-Original AceraX rear derailleur paired with a Suntour friction/Accushift thumbie
-New Shimano Alfine single ring crankset with chain guard, Izumi 7sp chain, MKS Sylvan pedals
-Original Coda seatpost/seat collar with new repro Turbo
-Original Tange headset with new Profile Design threadless adapter
-New Fairweather (Nitto) threadless Bullmoose bars with original canti brake levers and new Oury grips
-Original Altus brakes with new Kool Stop pads and cables/housing
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The Bullmoose bars do it for me completely. And the rubber. Nice work, it looks like a modern scorcher. Neo-scorcher?
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Nice find, I love the color. I'd bet it looks even better in person.
A couple years ago, I picked up a bike ('92 Performance Parabola) that had the same Avocet tires. There was a good amount of tread remaining, but the sidewalls were turning to dust and I had to toss them. I assume the "Cross" was more from when hybrids were known as cross bikes, than cyclocross racing. Did you get a chance to ride them before changing over to the Barlow Pass tires?
A couple years ago, I picked up a bike ('92 Performance Parabola) that had the same Avocet tires. There was a good amount of tread remaining, but the sidewalls were turning to dust and I had to toss them. I assume the "Cross" was more from when hybrids were known as cross bikes, than cyclocross racing. Did you get a chance to ride them before changing over to the Barlow Pass tires?
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Nice find, I love the color. I'd bet it looks even better in person.
A couple years ago, I picked up a bike ('92 Performance Parabola) that had the same Avocet tires. There was a good amount of tread remaining, but the sidewalls were turning to dust and I had to toss them. I assume the "Cross" was more from when hybrids were known as cross bikes, than cyclocross racing. Did you get a chance to ride them before changing over to the Barlow Pass tires?
A couple years ago, I picked up a bike ('92 Performance Parabola) that had the same Avocet tires. There was a good amount of tread remaining, but the sidewalls were turning to dust and I had to toss them. I assume the "Cross" was more from when hybrids were known as cross bikes, than cyclocross racing. Did you get a chance to ride them before changing over to the Barlow Pass tires?
I believe the color was called "Mica Red Metallic" by Cannondale in the catalog. It's so rich; I love it.
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Well done! I always thought if I happened upon one in my size a drop-bar version would be fun to build, but I like what you've built. 
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Perfect! I always thought it was a shame Cannondale hybrids ever wore such low-end Shimano cranks. This is the boutique treatment the frame deserved!
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That's gorgeous! The color, the bars especially! Didn't know Nitto made one, and threadless at that. It looks perfect for that bike.
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I had Avocets like those on a commuter bike that was stolen from campus many years ago. Liked those tires. Good find on the bike!
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@TenGrainBread How much did you pay for the bike of CL? One just popped up in my area and i'm in love with your build.
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@TenGrainBread How much did you pay for the bike of CL? One just popped up in my area and i'm in love with your build.
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Man I love old hybrids. Bullmoose bars are
