{"id":41893,"date":"2022-09-27T15:00:54","date_gmt":"2022-09-27T13:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=698373"},"modified":"2022-09-27T15:23:16","modified_gmt":"2022-09-27T13:23:16","slug":"cannondale-amps-up-battery-power-on-recharged-trail-neo-hardtail-electric-bike","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/cannondale-amps-up-battery-power-on-recharged-trail-neo-hardtail-electric-bike\/","title":{"rendered":"Cannondale amps up battery power on recharged Trail Neo hardtail electric bike"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Oscar Huckle\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Tuesday, 27 September 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Cannondale has announced a new Trail Neo electric mountain bike<\/a>, with a revised frame and motor system<\/a> layout.<\/p>\n

The hardtail<\/a> features a 100mm suspension travel<\/a> fork and a removable 750Wh internal battery, housed in the down tube. It\u2019s fitted with Bosch\u2019s Smart System Performance Line CX drive unit.<\/p>\n

Cannondale says the Trail Neo 1 will exist within the current range, which includes the Trail Neo 2, 3 and 4 bikes.<\/p>\n

The brand says the updated frame was required in order to house Bosch\u2019s Smart System and 750Wh battery. It\u2019s also intended to future-proof the bike for any future Bosch product, which wouldn\u2019t be compatible with the existing frame.<\/p>\n

The Trail Neo 1 will retail for \u00a34,300 \/ \u20ac4,999 and is available now. The bike will not be available in the USA or Australia on launch.<\/p>\n

Frame details<\/h2>\n
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Cannondale sticks with tried-and-tested aluminium.<\/span><\/figcaption> Cannondale <\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The Trail Neo 1 is built around Cannondale\u2019s \u2018Premium SmartForm C1 Alloy\u2019 frame.<\/p>\n

It features an integrated light on the head tube, as well as pre-wiring for an additional light system, plus mounts for racks, mudguards<\/a> and a kickstand.<\/p>\n

With the exception of the small size, which runs on 27.5in<\/a> wheels, all of the bikes feature 29in wheels<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Both 27.5in and 29in frame variants can accept a maximum tyre width of 2.6in.<\/p>\n

The frame uses a 135mm quick-release skewer at the rear, rather than a thru-axle.<\/p>\n

Bosch Smart System<\/h2>\n
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The Bosch system is a beefy unit.<\/span><\/figcaption> Cannondale <\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The Trail Neo 1 features Bosch\u2019s Smart System with Performance Line CX drive unit, which allows for Bluetooth connectivity.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s a Bosch Kiox 300 display mounted to the handlebar and the system is said to have a range of up to 175km.<\/p>\n

Cannondale says the system \u201coffers increased torque and extended boost for more speed\u201d.<\/p>\n

According to the brand, the Bosch drive system can be controlled and customised in Bosch\u2019s eBike Flow app.<\/p>\n

The Trail Neo 1\u2019s battery and drive unit are positioned as low as possible in the frame, which in combination with the rear-end geometry and slack head tube angle, Cannondale says \u201cresults in a perfect blend of stability and agility on any trail\u201d.<\/p>\n

Trail Neo 1 geometry<\/h2>\n
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The geometry has seen a few tweaks.<\/span><\/figcaption> Cannondale <\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The Trail Neo has seen some geometry<\/a> updates in its latest frame revision.<\/p>\n

The head tube angle has relaxed by a degree to 67 degrees, but the seat tube angle remains at 74 degrees.<\/p>\n

Interestingly, the reach has been reduced by half a centimetre on the two smaller sizes and roughly three centimetres on the L and XL.<\/p>\n

The chainstay length increases by 1cm to 48cm, although the overall wheelbase has shortened slightly across the range, with the exception of the XL size.<\/p>\n

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\ufeffFrame<\/th>S<\/th>M<\/th>L<\/th>XL<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Head tube angle <\/b>(degrees)<\/td>68<\/td>68<\/td>68<\/td>68<\/td> <\/tr>
Seat tube angle <\/b>(degrees)<\/td>74<\/td>74<\/td>74<\/td>74<\/td> <\/tr>
Top tube length <\/b>(mm)<\/td>579<\/td>599<\/td>618<\/td>639<\/td> <\/tr>
Head tube length <\/b> (mm)<\/td>14<\/td>13<\/td>14<\/td>15.5<\/td> <\/tr>
Seat tube length <\/b> (mm)<\/td>400<\/td>435<\/td>470<\/td>500<\/td> <\/tr>
Chainstay length<\/b> (mm)<\/td>480<\/td>480<\/td>480<\/td>480<\/td> <\/tr>
Wheelbase <\/b>(mm)<\/td>1,156<\/td>1,171<\/td>1,191<\/td>1,213<\/td> <\/tr>
Reach <\/b> (mm)<\/td>400<\/td>416<\/td>433<\/td>450<\/td> <\/tr>
Stack <\/b>(mm)<\/td>624<\/td>637<\/td>647<\/td>660<\/td> <\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>