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Morning all. Nice pictures of your bikes. It’s been a few months now since getting my Neo and I still can’t stop smiling to myself when I ride it. It’s opens up so many routes that previously would have wiped me out for several days without the assistance of the motor. Now I’m able to do back to back rides without any issues at all. I did come unstuck the other day and fell off while clipped in. It was while I was turning very slowly in a small lay-by probably only a few miles an hour and the wheels went from under me as if I was on ice. There was some gravel on the road and th bike didn’t like it at all. Luckily only my pride and minor scratch to the rear derailleur. (Take Care With Gravel On Roads)... Did a nice ride in the sun yesterday with quite a bit of climbing, just short of 70 miles and the battery display still showed two dashes left (30 to 40%). I think that’s pretty good, and depending on your route I can see this bike easily managing 100 miles plus. I’ve post d my Strava link below. Happy Riding.. https://strava.app.link/IwvUnailDY

No problem at all. Have a good ride. I too have spare set now.

Yes I agree. I had to use a larger barrel to hold it in place until I got the replacements. You have to be careful as the Cannondale ones are smaller and fit into a receiving groove on the clamp. The larger non standard to not fit so you have to be careful when tightening not to cause damage to the carbon. It kept me going until I had replacements sent. They can be ordered direct from Cannondale but just like me I let the store sort it out. Having said that it probably would have been quicker if I had ordered them. The part ref is : K26007 Just in case.

The same happened to mine. The seat retaining barrels are specific to the Cannondale Seatpost. The small barrels that sit on top of the bolt are smaller than standard barrels and can only be replaced/ sourced direct from Cannondale. They cost ££14.99 plus delivery. I got mine replaced by the bike shop I purchased the bike from. I spoke with Cannondale who advised me that the probable reason this had happened was incorrect torque being applied when the bike was built. It took two weeks to get the barrels sent out to me. I’ve now replaced them and have not had any problems since.

I’m sure you will love it. Not used mine for a week or so due to terrible weather. The bike is amazing and eats up the miles.

Oh while I’m here just a quick note to anyone else with a Neo. Keep an eye on the seat bolts. Mine had worked a little loose and just as I was getting home the seat came loose. As a result of this I lost one of the small barrel fixings that the bolt goes into. Here lies the problem. The barrels are unique size to the Cannondales rails on the Save Seatpost and you can’t get them in a bike shop. They have to be ordered direct from a Cannondale Supplier. Price £14.99. I’ve had to use an oversized one on mine until I can get a replacement from Cannondale next week.

It’s been a few weeks and I have to say I really am loving this bike. It’s just so easy to ride, and I still haven’t found any hills that have caused it any problems. Had a nice hilly ride today and the bike just did it’s job. So much so that I think I may even repeat it tomorrow Check out the link below. https://strava.app.link/bMTKaa3CBW

First ride this morning. Just a short but hilly route to see how the bike runs. All I can say is WOW. This bike is unreal. The hills truly get flattened and headwind is no problem at all. The weight of the bike vanishes when you are riding it and it feels like any other road bike. Even when the motor cuts off I wasn’t hindered. I was aware of the weight but it did not slow me down too much at all. This bike truly is amazing.

Yes I guess that’s about right. But I’m no expert. The crank drive though seems to be more versatile and efficient but you have to put up with the little extra weight. I’m told that this is not noticeable when using the bike. I will update when I get to ride mine. Also with a crank system you have greater freedom over your wheel choice etc.

I believe the total system weight is about 3.2 kg

Battery is 2.8kg

The motor is arround 3.2kg

I think the battery alone weight arround 2kg. Weather looking terrible where I I live so not much hope in getting out this weekend.

Well yesterday was the day. I have now collected my new bike. I must say that it really does look great. Now all I need is some good weather to try it out ☹️.