Cannondale Mavaro Neo SL 2

The Cannondale Mavaro Neo SL 2 from 2024 is a versatile and well-equipped e-bike that is available for the price of EUR 2299. The bike's frame is made of SmartForm C3 Alloy and has an integrated battery box in the down tube as well as internal cable routing. The frame is also equipped with a tapered head tube and a two-bolt kickstand mount.

Braking performance is provided by Tektro HD-275 hydraulic disc brakes with 160 mm rotors at the front and rear, which are actuated by Tektro hydraulic brake levers. Shifting is provided by a microSHIFT RD-M26L rear derailleur and microSHIFT TS39-7 shifters with a total of 7 gears.

The SR Suntour NEX fork with a specially designed crown offers a suspension travel of 50 mm, which ensures a comfortable ride on various surfaces. In terms of lighting, the Mavaro Neo SL 2 is equipped with a Lezyne E65 front light and a Super Bright rear light, which ensure good visibility and safety on the road.

The bottom bracket is a Darfon Cadence Sensor 73-122MM, while the crankset from Samox with 38 teeth and the Sunrace sprocket with a gradation of 11-34 are responsible for the gear ratio. The drive is provided by a KMC Z7 chain.

The handlebars are made of Cannondale Riser 6061 Alloy, have a width of 680 mm, a backsweep of 8 degrees and a rise of 4 degrees. The grips are ergonomically designed by Herrmans Ergo. The stem is a Cannondale Intellimount with a diameter of 31.8 mm. The integrated headset system has a size of 1-1/8 to 1.5 inches.

The rims of the Mavaro Neo SL 2 are made of double-walled aluminium with 36 holes and are specially designed for disc brakes. The tyres are Schwalbe Big Ben in size 700x50c, which provide good traction and comfort. The hubs consist of a Formula hub at the front and a Bafang G020 350W hub motor at the rear. The spokes are DT Swiss Champion with a thickness of 13g.

The Selle Royal Explora saddle, mounted on a Cannondale 3 seat post made of 6061 aluminium with the dimensions 31.6x350mm, ensures seating comfort. The bike also has front and rear mudguards, a practical kickstand and a pannier rack that can carry up to 18kg.

The e-bike is powered by a Bafang G020 hub motor with an output of 350W, which is fed by a Darfon battery with a capacity of 360 Wh. The display is a Kingmeter YKPP01, which shows all the important information. The charger is a Darfon model with a voltage of 36V and a current of 4A.

The gross weight of the entire bike is 63000 g, which makes it a robust yet easy-to-handle model. The Cannondale Mavaro Neo SL 2 therefore offers a good combination of performance, comfort and functionality for everyday use and longer rides.