Cannondale Habit Neo 3 Review

Price:

5999 €
Frame Material:

Carbon / Alu
Motor:

Bosch Performance Line CX
Travel Front:

140 mm
Battery:

625 WH
Travel Rear:

130 mm
Model Year:

2022
Wheel Size:

29"
Weight:

23,2 kg

Cannondale is one of the classic brands in the mountain bike world. Unlike many bikes without a motor, the Habit Neo 3 doesn't have any technical frills. Despite the damper being in the frame, there is still enough room for a bottle holder.

The Performance Line CX from Bosch shows impressively that they shouldn't be limited to DIY and household products. The Bosch motor climbs steep ramps effortlessly. The very natural riding feeling combines the Bosch Performance Line CX with a dynamic power delivery. The well-tuned driving modes hit the mark. Thanks to the good range, longer tours with the Habit Neo 3 are no problem.

At a glance

The most importanten ratings of the Cannondale Habit Neo 3 ⬤ in comparison to the competitor bikes of following categorie: (6000) ⬤.

As the hits get faster and harder the average chassis limits the downhill fun. Especially for heavy riders, the Cannondale brakes could be a problem. With two pistons they only decelerate averagely. The drivetrain and components have a subordinate but not to be neglected importance when it comes to EMTB. Even the bike brand product managers know this and don't aim too high with mostly average components. When it comes to the geometry, Cannondale does not go completely crazy. The head tube angle and reach values were chosen with care. The result: A balanced riding behaviour with a good combination of playfulness and straight-line stability. The low bottom bracket height is a party pooper for the handling on the trail. On other bikes, you are more centrally located behind the handlebar.

Value for money

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Conclusion

Expirience with the Cannondale Habit Neo 3

The developers of Cannondale have created a solid all-rounder with the Habit Neo 3. Even though the E-Mountainbike reveals a weak flank with a simple chassis and a middle ground brake system, it remains thanks to a very good handling, a good motor and a great range:Genetiv a widely applicable vehicle. With 25 years of warranty, nothing stands in the way of a long-term relationship.
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technical Details

Je steiler der Winkel des Sitzrohrs ist, desto effizienter können Sie in die Pedale treten.

SIZE	XXS	XS	S	M	L	XL	XXL
Sizing of Manufacturer	-	-	SM	MD	LG	XL	-
Wheelsize	-	-	29	29	29	29	-
Stack	-	-	605	614	623	633	-
Reach	-	-	425	445	470	495	-
Top Tube Length	-	-	587	610	637	665	-
Seat Tube Length	-	-	400	430	460	510	-
Seat Tube Angle	-	-	75	75	75	75	-
Head Tube Length	-	-	100	110	120	130	-
Head Tube Angle	-	-	66,5	66,5	66,5	66,5	-
Bottom Bracket Drop	-	-	38	38	38	38	-
Bottom Bracket Height (absolut)	-	-	342	342	342	342	-
Chainstay Length	-	-	455	455	455	455	-
Wheelbase	-	-	1181	1205	1234	1263	-
Standover Height	-	-	536	556	582	612	-

Motor Bosch Performance Line CX
Display Purion
Battery 625
Frame BallisTec Carbon Front Triangle
Frame Material Carbon / Alu
Fork RockShox Yari RC, 140mm, 15x110mm Boost, E-MTB, 51mm offset
Spring Unit air
Remote-Lockout yes
Damper RockShox Deluxe Select R, DebonAir
Gearrange 510%
Drivetrain 12
Gear Lever Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed
Rear Derailleur Shimano SLX, 12-speed
Crank FSA Bosch E-Bike w/ custom Ai offset, 34T
Cassette Shimano Deore M6100, 10-51, 12-speed
Chain Shimano Deore 12-speed
Brake Set (F) Magura MTThirty hydraulic disc, 4-piston, 220mm MDR-P rotor / (R) Magura MTThirty hydraulic disc, 2-piston, 203mm MDR-P rotor
Brake Rotors 220/203
Rims WTB ST i30 TCS, 32h, tubeless ready
Front Hub Formula DC-511, 15x110
Rear Hub Shimano FH-MT410-B, 12x148
Tires Front (F) Maxxis Dissector, 29 x 2.6", EXO casing, tubeless ready /
Tires Rear (R) Maxxis Rekon, 29 x 2.6", EXO casing tubeless ready
Saddle Fabric Scoop Shallow Sport, steel rails
Seat Post TranzX dropper, internal routing, 31.6, Drop: 125mm (SM), 130mm (MD, LG, XL)
Stem Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 0°
Handle Bar Cannondale 3 Riser, 6061 Alloy, 15mm rise, 8° sweep, 4° rise, 780mm
Handle Bar Width 780
Head Set Integrated Sealed Bearing, Tapered

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Ludwig Döhl

... has spent more than 100,000 kilometers in the saddle of over 1000 different mountain bikes. The bottom line from many hours on the trail: mountain bikes are awesome if they match your personal preferences! With this insight, he founded bike-test.com to help bikers find their very own dream bike.