Cannondale 29 M Habit Neo 4

The 2021 Cannondale 29 M Habit Neo 4 is a versatile e-mountain bike, priced at 5,199 EUR. The bike’s frame consists of a BallisTec carbon front triangle and a SmartForm C1 alloy swingarm, ensuring an optimal combination of lightness and robustness. The bike also features an aluminium skid plate and an Ai-Offset drivetrain.

Braking performance is provided by TRP Slate G4 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes with 200 mm rotors at both the front and rear. The brake levers are also from TRP and offer reliable and precise control. Gear changes are handled by the Shimano Deore M6100 system, with the 12-speed shifter also supplied by Shimano Deore M6100.

Front suspension is provided by a RockShox Recon Silver RL fork with 140 mm of travel, DebonAir technology, a 15x110 mm thru-axle and a tapered steerer tube with 51 mm offset. The rear shock is a RockShox Deluxe Select R with DebonAir technology, offering 130 mm of travel.

The bike is supplied without pedals, but features an FSA Bosch e-bike crankset with a custom Ai offset and a 34T chainring. The cassette is a Shimano Deore M6100 with a 10–51-tooth range and is also a 12-speed cassette. The handlebars are Cannondale 3 Riser made from 6061 aluminium with a 15 mm rise, 8° sweep, 4° rise and a width of 780 mm. The grips are Fabric FunGuy models.

The stem is also a Cannondale 3, made from 6061 aluminium with a diameter of 31.8 mm and an angle of 0°. The headset is an integrated, sealed bearing with a tapered head tube. The rims are WTB STX i30 TCS models with 32 spoke holes and a tubeless-ready design. The front tyre is a Maxxis Dissector in size 29 x 2.6" with an EXO casing and tubeless-ready, whilst the rear is fitted with a Maxxis Rekon tyre in the same size and specification.

The front hub is a Shimano HB-MT410-B with a 15x110 mm thru-axle, and the rear hub is a Shimano FH-MT410-B with a 12x148 mm thru-axle. The spokes are DT Swiss Champion models. The saddle is a Fabric Scoop Shallow Sport with steel rails, and the seatpost is a TranzX Dropper with internal cable routing, a diameter of 31.6 mm and a travel of 125 mm (SM) or 130 mm (MD, LG, XL).

At the heart of the drivetrain is the Bosch Performance Line CX motor with an output of 250W, powered by a Bosch PowerTube battery with a capacity of 500 Wh. The display is a Bosch Purion model and the charger has an output of 4A.

Overall, the Cannondale 29 M Habit Neo 4 offers an impressive combination of advanced technology, high-quality components and thoughtful design, making it an outstanding e-mountain bike for discerning riders.