Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Cannondale H700

Velopedia Archive ID 50161

Overview

Model year	1996
Brand	Cannondale
Model	H700
Bicycle type	Hybrid
Archive ID	50161
Original MSRP	$1,116.99
Colors	Charcoal Pearl
Sizes	16", 18", 20", 22"
Weight	23.8 lb

Frameset

Frame construction	Welded aluminum
Frame material	Alcoa 6061 T6 aluminum
Fork material	4130 chromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shock	N/A

Drivetrain

Component group	Shimano Deore XT/LX
Shifters	Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
Front derailleur	Shimano Deore LX, bottom-pull
Rear derailleur	Shimano Deore XT SGS
Crankset	CODA 500M, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracket	Shimano BB-UN51, 113 mm spindle
BB shell width	68mm English
Rear cogs	8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain	Sachs SC40, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Ritchey Logic (clipless)

Brakes

Brakes	CODA 700M brakes, CODA 900M levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1" Tange-Seiki SE-II
Handlebar	CODA Performance
Handlebar extensions	N/A
Stem	TIG-welded chromoly
Saddle	Viscount 2948-1
Seatpost	Coda 9005 Suspension, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Rims	Sun Metal CR17A, 36-hole
Spokes	DT stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke nipples	Brass nipples
Front tire	700 x 38c IRC Grip Glide
Wheel size	700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	581.7 mm
Head-tube angle	71°
Seat-tube angle	75°
Chainstay / rear center	431.8 mm
Wheelbase	1077 mm
Fork offset / rake	53.3 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 30, 2026.