It provides slightly less support at the highest setting, but surprises with its range. The Cannondale climbed up to 1680 metres, leaving the rest of the Bosch competition behind. The bike has a discreet design and a no-frills cockpit with easily accessible components on the flat handlebars. Details such as a well thought-out cable routing and bottle cage preparation round off the picture. The unanimous verdict of all test riders: a very well-balanced all-rounder. Unfortunately, the Lefty did not deliver the performance we are used to from this fork.
ConclusionCannondale has created a rock-solid, balanced and functional bike for a broad target group.
Reach 1680 hm
Efficiency class A++
Price 3899 Euro
Info www.cannondale.com
Drive
Motor/position Bosch Performance Cruise 250 W/mid-mounted motor
Max. Torque 60 Nm
Battery Lithium-ion, 500 Wh
Switching/translation Front: 1x15; rear: 11-speed Shimano XT (11-40)
Display/size Bosch Intuvia/2.9 inch
Software/stand Bosch Standard/k. A.
Equipment
Sizes/frame material S/M/L/XL Aluminium
Fork Cannondale Lefty PBR
Seat post Cannondale Save 2, 27.7 mm without quick release
Brake/disc Ø (front/rear) Shimano XT/ 180/180 mm
Impellers Lefty + Shimano M788 WTB STP i23 rims
Tyres Schwalbe Nobby Nic Evolution 2.35
Measured values
Spring travel 1100 mm
Weight/distribution 19.3 kg/50:50 % (f./h.)
Centre of gravity height 488 mm
Handlebar width 700 mm
Reach/Stack 404/643 mm
BB offset/Q factor -73 mm/184 mm
EMTB judgement VERY GOOD² 188 points
1) Manufacturer's specification
2) EMTB judgement: super (from 190 points), very good (from 175 points), good (from 160 points), satisfactory (from 145 points), with weaknesses (from 130 points), below inadequate. The judgement reflects the subjective impression of the testers and the results of the range measurement and laboratory tests. It is independent of price.
