{"id":56951,"date":"2023-11-28T15:00:24","date_gmt":"2023-11-28T14:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=756370"},"modified":"2023-11-28T23:47:30","modified_gmt":"2023-11-28T22:47:30","slug":"cannondales-tesoro-neo-carbon-is-its-first-carbon-electric-commuting-bike-and-its-modelled-on-the-synapse","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/cannondales-tesoro-neo-carbon-is-its-first-carbon-electric-commuting-bike-and-its-modelled-on-the-synapse\/","title":{"rendered":"Cannondale\u2019s Tesoro Neo Carbon is its first carbon electric commuting bike \u2013 and it\u2019s modelled on the Synapse"},"content":{"rendered":"

New carbon commuter runs on Bosch drive unit\u00a0 <\/p>

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

Published: Tuesday, 28 November 2023 at 14:00 PM<\/p>

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The Tesoro Neo Carbon is Cannondale\u2019s first electric commuting bike constructed from carbon fibre and it\u2019s modelled on the brand\u2019s endurance road bike, the Synapse.<\/p>\n

The Tesoro Neo Carbon\u2019s rear end looks Synapse-like, with its dropped seatstays and round 27.2mm seatpost. The down tube and front end are more bulbous to house the electronics.<\/p>\n

The bikes are equipped with Bosch Performance Line SX electric bike motors<\/a> in European markets and the Performance Line Sprint drive unit in the US.<\/p>\n

Integrated into the down tube is a 400Wh battery, and it\u2019s compatible with a 250Wh range extender for longer escapades.<\/p>\n

There will be two models in the range \u2013 The Tesoro Neo Carbon 1, which retails for \u20ac5,899, and the Tesoro Neo Carbon 2 at \u20ac4,999. The bikes will not be available in the UK and US pricing is to be confirmed.<\/p>\n

Light and fast<\/h2>\n
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The two models rely on Bosch drive units.<\/span><\/figcaption> Cannondale <\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Cannondale says the carbon frameset, Bosch unit and parts makes the Tesoro Neo \u201castonishingly sharp, light and fast\u201d. Cannondale has provided a claimed weight of 16kg, but it hasn\u2019t specified which model or size this is for.<\/p>\n

As with many of the best electric hybrid bikes<\/a>, Cannondale has opted for a flat handlebar to keep you upright.<\/p>\n

The front end is fully integrated on the Tesoro Neo Carbon 1, with the hydraulic hoses and cables passing through the upper headset bearing.<\/p>\n

The Tesoro Neo Carbon 1 uses a proprietary Delta steerer, which is triangular-shaped. The Delta steerer was first introduced on the SuperSix Evo<\/a> race bike and at the time, the brand said this was to reduce the size of the head tube.<\/p>\n

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The rear end looks somewhat familiar.<\/span><\/figcaption> Cannondale<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The Tesoro Neo Carbon 2 forgoes integration and uses a round steerer tube.<\/p>\n

Both models rely on SRAM 1x drivetrains<\/a>. The Tesoro Neo Carbon 2 uses a SRAM Apex Eagle<\/a> mechanical drivetrain and the Tesoro Neo Carbon 1 has electronic shifting courtesy of SRAM Apex AXS<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Both bikes roll on 700x38mm Vittoria Terreno Zero gravel bike tyres<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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The bikes have integrated lights.<\/span><\/figcaption> Cannondale<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

They come specced with full-length mudguards<\/a> and Cannondale says the pannier mounts can hold up to 8kg of cargo per side.<\/p>\n

Like the Cannondale Synapse<\/a>, the Tesoro Neo has in-built bike lights. The Lezyne Hecto E65 headlight is charged off the main battery and a rear light is integrated into the mudguard. The EU models\u2019 headlight is StVZO<\/a>-compliant.<\/p>\n

Cannondale Tesoro Neo Carbon geometry<\/h2>\n
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The geometry is designed to keep you upright and the bike stable.<\/span><\/figcaption> Cannondale<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The Tesoro Neo Carbon will be offered in five sizes, from XS to XL.<\/p>\n

The geometry is quite different from the Synapse, with slacker head tube angles, longer 450mm chainstays, a longer reach and a taller stack.<\/p>\n

<\/colgroup> \n
\ufeff<\/th>XS<\/th>S<\/th>M<\/th>L<\/th>XL<\/th><\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Head tube angle <\/b>(degrees)<\/td>70.2<\/td>71.1<\/td>72<\/td>72<\/td>72<\/td> <\/tr>
Head tube length<\/b> (mm)<\/td>113<\/td>129<\/td>159<\/td>193<\/td>222<\/td> <\/tr>
Seat tube angle<\/b> (degrees)<\/td>73<\/td>73<\/td>73<\/td>73<\/td>73<\/td> <\/tr>
Seat tube length<\/b> (mm)<\/td>407<\/td>453<\/td>499<\/td>544<\/td>590<\/td> <\/tr>
Top tube length horizontal <\/b>(mm)<\/td>549<\/td>563<\/td>579<\/td>595<\/td>611<\/td> <\/tr>
Chainstay length<\/b> (mm)<\/td>450<\/td>450<\/td>450<\/td>450<\/td>450<\/td> <\/tr>
Wheelbase<\/b> (mm)<\/td>1,049<\/td>1,055<\/td>1,065<\/td>1,083<\/td>1,100<\/td> <\/tr>
Reach<\/b> (mm)<\/td>378<\/td>386<\/td>394<\/td>401<\/td>409<\/td> <\/tr>
Stack <\/b>(mm)<\/td>560<\/td>578<\/td>605<\/td>633<\/td>660<\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table>