{"id":54960,"date":"2023-10-03T15:00:07","date_gmt":"2023-10-03T13:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=748797"},"modified":"2023-10-03T15:35:43","modified_gmt":"2023-10-03T13:35:43","slug":"new-cannondale-mavaro-neo-sl-ebike-tames-urban-jungle-with-50mm-travel-and-350w-bafang-motor","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/new-cannondale-mavaro-neo-sl-ebike-tames-urban-jungle-with-50mm-travel-and-350w-bafang-motor\/","title":{"rendered":"New Cannondale Mavaro Neo SL ebike tames urban jungle with 50mm travel and 350W Bafang motor"},"content":{"rendered":"

Rear-hub based motor and down-tube-integrated battery cut bulk and improve looks, according to the brand <\/p>

By Jack Evans\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Tuesday, 03 October 2023 at 13:00 PM<\/p>

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Cannondale has launched the Mavaro Neo SL, an urban electric bike equipped with a Bafang motor that can carry up to 18kg.<\/p>\n

Designed for urban commutes, shopping trips and errands, the Mavaro Neo SL is available with a sloping top tube or step-through frame.<\/p>\n

Both builds in the range have a Microshift drivetrain<\/a>: the \u00a32,400\/\u20ac2,499 top-tier Mavaro Neo SL 1 eight-speed and the \u00a32,200\/\u20ac2,299 Mavaro Neo SL 2 has seven gears.<\/p>\n

Integrated motor and battery<\/h2>\n
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The hub-based Bafang motor is claimed to reduce weight.<\/span><\/figcaption> Cannondale<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The Mavaro Neo SL is a svelter, more powerful version of Cannondale\u2019s existing Mavaro Neo, which uses the 250W Bosch Performance Line CX motor.<\/p>\n

The G020 Bafang electric bike motor<\/a> provides 350W and 45Nm of assistance up to 25kph to comply with electric bike laws<\/a> in EU countries and the UK.<\/p>\n

A handlebar remote displays ride information and changes between the three assist modes. The additional walk mode helps you push the loaded bike.<\/p>\n

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The battery being integrated into the down tube contributes to a slim profile.<\/span><\/figcaption> Cannondale<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Cannondale says the motor is integrated into the rear hub to save weight and the Darfon 360Wh battery hidden in the down tube for a sleek look.<\/p>\n

The claimed 108km range is substantially less than the Mavaro Neo\u2019s claimed 175km (from a 750Wh battery).<\/p>\n

But Cannondale says you can fit a secondary battery to the Mavaro Neo SL to double the range.<\/p>\n

50mm front travel<\/h2>\n
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The suspension fork is specced with compliance not trail riding in mind.<\/span><\/figcaption> Cannondale <\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Among urban electric bikes<\/a>, the Cannondale Mavaro Neo SL is not alone in having a suspension fork: in its case, the SR Suntour NEX.<\/p>\n

As on the Rad Power RadRunner 3<\/a>, its 50mm travel is intended to increase comfort on poor-quality urban roads rather than to add off-road capability.<\/p>\n

Cannondale Mavaro Neo SL frame and geometry<\/h2>\n
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The Low StepThru frame goes without a top tube.<\/span><\/figcaption> Cannondale <\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The Cannondale Mavaro Neo SL 1 and 2 are each available in three different shapes of frame.<\/p>\n

The Standard version has a more traditional, sloping top tube with a 75.8cm standover height.<\/p>\n

Cannondale says the lower standover height of the StepThru (68cm) and Low StepThru (44.7cm) frames makes mounting accessories and stepping on and off the bike easier.<\/p>\n

Cannondale Mavaro Neo SL specifications and models<\/h2>\n
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The swept-back bars hold a gear lever and remote control.<\/span><\/figcaption> Cannondale <\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

All Cannondale Mavaro Neo SL models share a motor, battery and Tektro hydraulic disc brakes with 160mm rotors.<\/p>\n

The 1x drivetrain<\/a> is seven-speed on the Mavaro Neo SL 2 and eight-speed on the Mavaro Neo SL 1.<\/p>\n

By contrast, the Mavaro Neo drivetrain comprises a Gates belt drive and Enviolo internal hub gears<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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The Standard and Step-Thru frames come with 700c wheels.<\/span><\/figcaption> Cannondale <\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The Standard and StepThru frames are specced with 700c wheels and 50mm tyres while the Low StepThru rolls on 27.5in wheels, a mountain bike wheel standard<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Commuting accessories<\/span><\/a> such as <\/span>full-length mudguards<\/span><\/a>, integrated<\/span> front and rear lights<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>bike lock<\/span><\/a> and an 18kg-capacity rear rack, compatible with a wide range of <\/span>pannier bags<\/span><\/a>, are sold separately.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cannondale Mavaro Neo SL 1<\/h3>\n
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The top-of-the-range Mavaro Neo SL 1 is \u00a3200 dearer.<\/span><\/figcaption> Cannondale<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n
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  • Frame<\/strong>: SmartForm C3 Alloy, integrated down tube battery, internal cable routing, tapered head tube, 18mm two-bolt kickstand mount<\/li>\n
  • Fork<\/strong>: SR Suntour NEX custom crown, DS, 50 mm travel<\/li>\n
  • Motor<\/strong>: Bafang G020 Hub, 350W<\/li>\n
  • Battery<\/strong>: Darfon, 360Wh<\/li>\n
  • Display<\/strong>: Kingmeter YKPP01<\/li>\n
  • Charger<\/strong>: Darfon, 36V 4A<\/li>\n
  • Wheels<\/strong>: Shining, 36 hole<\/li>\n
  • Hubs<\/strong>:\u00a0 (F) Formula \/ (R) Bafang G020 350W hub motor<\/li>\n
  • Tyres<\/strong>: Schwalbe Big Ben, 700x50c<\/li>\n
  • Pedals<\/strong>: Cannondale Urban<\/li>\n
  • Chainring<\/strong>: SamoxCSamox, 38T<\/li>\n
  • Bottom bracket<\/strong>: Darfon Cadence Sensor 73-122MM<\/li>\n
  • Chain<\/strong>: KMC X8, eight-speed<\/li>\n
  • Cassette<\/strong>: Microshift, 12-42t, eight-speed<\/li>\n
  • Rear Derailleur<\/strong>: Microshift Acolyte<\/li>\n
  • Shifters<\/strong>: Microshift Acolyte, eight-speed<\/li>\n
  • Handlebar<\/strong>: Cannondale Riser, 6061 Alloy, 8\u00b0 sweep, 4\u00b0 rise, 680mm<\/li>\n
  • Grips<\/strong>: Ergon GP1<\/li>\n
  • Stem<\/strong>: Cannondale Intellimount, 31.8<\/li>\n
  • Headset<\/strong>: Integrated, 1-1\/8 to 1.5\u2033<\/li>\n
  • Brakes<\/strong>: Tektro HD-275 hydraulic disc, 160\/160mm rotors<\/li>\n
  • Brake levers<\/strong>: Tektro hydraulic disc<\/li>\n
  • Saddle<\/strong>: Selle Royal Lookin Trekking<\/li>\n
  • Seatpost<\/strong>: Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 31.6x350mm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n