Cannondale Synapse Neo
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Summary of Reviews
We have read all expert and user reviews on the Cannondale Synapse Neo. In summary, this is what cyclists think.
14 reasons to buy
- The Neo’s maximum range sits between 88 and 95 miles in eco mode.
- Reviewers described the Neo as being “extremely well tuned”.
- It was common to hear testers saying that the Neo “didn’t feel like an e-bike”.
- Relaxed ‘endurance road’ geometry proved great for older road cyclists.
- When cycling with no power, extra weight wasn’t very noticeable.
- The Bosch Active Line Plus motor was silent in all but turbo mode.
- Long battery-life means that all-day rides are stress-free.
- NEOs 1 and 2 fit 700c tires up to 35c.
- The NEO SE comes fit with plush 600x47c tires.
- On the NEO 1, 50/34 chainrings and an 11-30 cassette provide ample range.
- Low resistance allows pedal-assisted speeds in excess of the motor’s 20mph limit.
- A “WALK+” function assists with walking the bike up slopes.
- Frames feature bosses for two bottle cages, racks, mudguards and a front mech.
- A low and central center-of-gravity performed excellently off-road.
6 reasons not to buy
- The 41lb weight struck riders as ‘on the heavy side’.
- One tester found that the battery was tricky to remove and install.
- A reviewer said the left crank rubbed on the non-drive side of the motor’s housing.
- Slack angles caused the front wheel to wander on climbs.
- Compliance and comfort were limited, due to a stiff aluminum frame.
- Longer chainstays added stability but slowed handling.
Bottom line
Cannondale’s Neo range offers sleek packages for e-gravel and e-road endurance riders. Without being bulky and oversized, these bikes impressed with powerful motors and impressively long ranges. All-distance rides were considered a doddle. Prices are kept down by using an aluminum frame, coupled with a fork made of Cannondale’s BallisTec carbon. This makes for a not insubstantial 41lb weight. Gravel performance was commended on the Neo SE.
Expert Reviews
80/100 based on 1 rated expert reviewCannondale Synapse NEO SE e-Road Bike Review
Cannondale Synapse NEO SE in Review
The Perfect Bike for My Wife? The Synapse Neo. Cannondale’s First E-Road Bike.
Five of Our Favorite Things About the Cannondale Synapse NEO 1
The Cannondale Synapse NEO SE is the E-Bike You’ve Been Waiting For
Cannondale Synapse Neo: Faithful and Fun [Italian]
Cannondale Synapse Neo SE Hybrid E-Bike 2019 | Review [German]
Cannondale Synapse NEO [Danish]
Cannondale Synapse NEO – Cannondale’s First e-Road Bike [German]
Test: Cannondale Synapse NEO against Focus Paralane² [German]
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