Cannondale 29 M Habit Neo 2

The 2021 "29 M Habit Neo 2" model from Cannondale is a high-quality e-mountain bike that stands out for its advanced technology and robust construction. Priced at 6,799 EUR, this bike offers a wide range of features that make it suitable for both challenging trails and longer rides.

The Habit Neo 2’s frame consists of a BallisTec Carbon front triangle and a SmartForm C1 Alloy swingarm, ensuring an optimal combination of lightness and stability. The frame also offers 130 mm of travel and is fitted with an aluminium skid plate and an Ai-Offset drivetrain.

The bike is equipped with Magura hydraulic disc brakes. At the front is a Magura MT Trail Sport with 4 pistons and a 220 mm MDR-P rotor, whilst at the rear is a Magura MT Trail Sport with 2 pistons and a 203 mm MDR-P rotor. The brake levers are also by Magura and offer excellent control and safety.

The drivetrain consists of a Shimano SLX 12-speed system, which ensures precise and reliable shifting. The shift levers are also by Shimano SLX. The fork is a RockShox 35 Gold RL with 140 mm of travel, DebonAir technology and a tapered steerer with 51 mm offset. The rear shock is a RockShox Deluxe Select+ RT with DebonAir and also offers 130 mm of travel.

The bike is supplied without pedals, giving the buyer the option to fit their own preferred pedals. The crankset is an FSA Bosch E-Bike with custom Ai offset and a 34T chainring. The cassette is a Shimano SLX with a 10–51-tooth range across 12 speeds.

The handlebars are Cannondale 3 Riser made from 6061 aluminium with a rise of 15 mm, a sweep of 8° and a width of 780 mm. The grips are Fabric FunGuy, which provide a good grip. The stem is a Cannondale 1, 3D Forged made from 6061 aluminium with a 7° angle.

The bike features WTB ST i30 TCS rims, which are tubeless-ready, as well as Maxxis Dissector tyres at the front (29 x 2.6", EXO casing) and Maxxis Rekon tyres at the rear (29 x 2.6", EXO casing), which are also tubeless-ready. The front hub is a Formula DC-51131 with a 15x110 mm thru-axle and the rear hub is a Shimano FH-MT510-B with a 12x148 mm thru-axle. The spokes are DT Swiss Champion.

The saddle is a Fabric Scoop Shallow Elite with cro-mo rails, and the seatpost is a Cannondale DownLow Dropper with internal cable routing and a drop range of 125 mm (SM) or 150 mm (MD, LG, XL).

The motor is a Bosch Performance Line CX with an output of 250 W, and the battery is a Bosch PowerTube with a capacity of 625 Wh. The display is a Bosch Kiox, which provides comprehensive ride information. The charger is a Bosch 4A, which enables rapid charging of the battery.

In summary, the 2021 “29 M Habit Neo 2” from Cannondale offers an impressive combination of advanced technology and robust construction, making it suitable for both challenging trails and longer tours.