The Cannondale Quick I own as a commuter/utility/casual-ride bike is fine, but it's the "CX" model with front suspension. I leave it locked out all the time. I wouldn't have bought it new, with suspension. But the price was right when I bought it used.
So while I really do like the bike for the applications to which I put it, I would have preferred the non-suspended model had one been available used when I was in the market.
This is my general feeling overall; Most people who buy hybrids would be better off with a non-suspension version; lighter, more aerodynamic, fewer moving parts, often easier to mount fenders to if needed, and a little more energy-transfer efficient. So I still recommend this bike but given the choice would suggest the non-suspension model.