Boardman HYB 9E vs Cannondale Synapse NEO 2

[Bonky]

I have a Carbon racer (PlanetX), a Caradoc hybrid (non-electric and surprisingly good), as well as a Nano-converted Brompton (SA 5-speed). I am 71 yrs old, somewhat overweight (94kg) and with bad knees. I fancy selling the PlanetX and getting an Ebike. I have drawn up a 'short' list (30+!) inc the Ribble/Orbea Gain/Volt Infinity/Whyte(Clifton), but somehow narrowed it down to two:

Boardman HYB 9E and the Cannondale Synapse NEO 2

Boardman: Lighter; £500 cheaper; removable battery and motor unit. Doesn't look like a 'lecce' 250W battery - limited range. Simple LED readout. A good app available for smart 'phones.



Cannondale: Heavier; much better range (500W battery); better group-set (Shimano Ultima /105). More informative readout. App is available too.
Bosch's Generation 3 Active Line Plus

Any advice besides trying before buying (I have tried the Boardman - the more expensive version (£2700)- seemed comfortable and quite powerful.)

This is the 3rd time I've posted this...my posts seem to get deleted. Any idea why?

Thanks

 

[Bonky]

Well...thanks Guys...you're too late.

I've decided on the Cannondale (with a discount). Will hope to pick it up from Evans of Sheffield later. Excited!

 

[Jonah]

The Cannondale is a decent bike according to others on the forum. I’m sure you’ll enjoy it. I’ve not seen the Boardman before but it does sound interesting. I assume it’s similar to the Orbea Gain.

 

[Bonky]

Got it! It's the Neo2 in red. I've just done 10 miles in it for a 'shakedown' appraisal. So far I'm impressed. The frame rides and steers well and would be a very comfortable ride if it wasn't for the cast-iron saddle. The 'Turbo' and 'Sport's mode don't appear to be that different. The Purion display is a bit basic; a shame it doesn't display cadence. I can't get the Cannondale app to record my ride. Does it need an additional front wheel sensor does anyone know? Changing gear to a larger cog is a little noisy - unlike the motor. Do these bikes need a period of 'running-in'?

If interested I'll post more when I've done a few longer rides.