Cannondale Tesoro 1

The "Tesoro 1" model from Cannondale from 2024 is a high-quality bike that is available for a price of EUR 1899. The frame of the bike is made of SmartForm C2 Alloy and has a Headshok head tube and an integrated rear pannier rack. Braking is provided by the Shimano MT400 hydraulic disc brake system with 160 mm RT10 rotors at the front and rear, which ensures reliable braking performance. The brake levers are also from Shimano MT400.

The gearing of the Tesoro 1 is equipped with a Shimano XT, while the shifters and front derailleur are from the Shimano Deore series. With a total of 30 gears, the bike offers a wide range of gear ratios for different riding situations. The fork is a HeadShok Fatty DL50 with a suspension travel of 50 mm and features Isolated Damper Technology and a lockout function.

For lighting, the bike is equipped with a Busch & Muller Lumotec IQ-XS front light and a Hermanns H-Trace rear light, which ensures good visibility in road traffic. The pedals are Cannondale Urban pedals, and the bottom bracket and crankset are from Shimano Deore with 48/36/26T chainrings. The crankset is a Shimano HG500 with an 11-28 10-speed cassette, and the chain is a KMC X10.

The handlebars are Cannondale E-Series Alloy with Backsweep, and the grips are Cannondale Ergo Fitness Dual Density with Lock-On. The stem is adjustable and also from Cannondale. The headset system is integrated and has sealed angular contact ball bearings.

The rims are DC3.0 double wall rims with eyelets and 32 holes, fitted with Schwalbe Marathon Supreme tyres in size 700x40c and RaceGuard puncture protection. The hubs are a Shimano DH-3D37-QR dynamo hub at the front and a Deore hub at the rear, connected by DT Swiss Champion spokes.

The saddle is a Selle Royal Ariel, mounted on a Cannondale C4 aluminium seat post measuring 31.6x300 mm. Curana mudguards are fitted to protect against dirt and splash water, and a Curana chain guard protects the chain. A Cannondale Si kickstand ensures a secure stand, and an Abus 5850 lock provides additional security.

To summarise, the Tesoro 1 from Cannondale offers a well thought-out combination of high-quality components, comfort and safety, making it an excellent choice for demanding riders.