Cannondale Trail Neo 3 Review

  • 3499 €
  • Aluminium
  • Bosch Performance Line CX
  • 100 mm
  • 500 WH
  • 2022
  • 29"
  • 17,8 kg
The Trail Neo 3 is designed more for leisurely tours on gravel or asphalt roads. With just 100 mm of travel, the fork is rather slim.
Bosch is the major motor manufacturer in the EMTB world, alongside Shimano - and it's no surprise, as the Performance Line CX shows. Steep ramps are no problem for the Bosch motor. Additionally, the Bosch Performance Line CX stands out with a very natural riding feeling and a dynamic power delivery. The well-tuned driving modes hit the mark. The average range can become a problem especially for long mountain bike rides.

At a glance

The most importanten ratings of the Cannondale Trail Neo 3 in comparison to the competitor bikes of following categorie: (3000) .

Good damping qualities are shown through the SR Suntour mid-range fork. Especially heavy riders should be aware that the Shimano only decelerates poorly. At the drivetrain components and the rest of the parts, Cannondale uses average parts. The handling of the bike is pleasantly balanced due to the moderate geometry. This allows you to intuitively control the bike over the trails. 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. With the weight of 17,8 kg, Cannondale puts the competition in a state of shock. Indeed, among Tourenbikes, it is hard to find a lighter model. The riding pleasure is guaranteed.

Value for money

If you are keen on value for money, this is your chart. It shows you at a glance how much bike you get for 3499 €.

Conclusion


Expirience with the Cannondale Trail Neo 3

Whoever likes to ride technically uphill should now prick up their ears. Because a very good handling and a good motor make the Trail Neo 3 effortlessly climb even the toughest uphill passages. But even tours on forest roads and easy single trails are no problem with it. No Yin without Yang. With a average groupset and a mediocre range, the Trail Neo 3 has its weaknesses too. The guarantee promise of 25 years provides trust.
Ludwig Döhl - emtb-test.com
Cannondale Trail Neo 3 Review
Ludwig Döhl
Bike enthusiast and founder of emtb-test.com

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technical Details

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Sizing of Manufacturer
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Wheelsize
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29
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Stack
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625
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Reach
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105
420
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Top Tube Length
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569
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608
639
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Seat Tube Length
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74
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74
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Seat Tube Angle
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74
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74
74
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Head Tube Length
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Head Tube Angle
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67
67
67
67
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Bottom Bracket Drop
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Bottom Bracket Height (absolut)
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315
315
315
315
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Chainstay Length
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470
470
470
470
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Wheelbase
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1163
1178
1213
1246
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Standover Height
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750
750
758
756
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  • Motor Bosch Performance Line CX
  • Display Purion
  • Battery 500
  • Frame SmartForm C1 Alloy
  • Frame Material Aluminium
  • Fork SR Suntour XCM 34 Boost, 100mm, Coil, 46mm offset
  • Spring Unit coil
  • Remote-Lockout yes
  • Gearrange 382%
  • Drivetrain 10
  • Gear Lever Shimano Deore M4100, 10-speed
  • Rear Derailleur Shimano Deore M4100
  • Crank FSA Bosch E-Bike w/ custom Ai offset, 34T
  • Cassette Shimano Deore, 11-42, 10-Speed
  • Chain Shimano HG54, 10-Speed
  • Brake Set Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc, 180mm RT10 rotors
  • Brake Rotors 180/180
  • Rims WTB STX i25 TCS, 32h, tubeless ready
  • Front Hub Shimano MT400, 15x110mm thru-axle
  • Rear Hub Shimano MT400, 12x148mm thru-axle
  • Tires Front Maxxis Ardent, 27.5/29 x 2.4", Wire 60TPI Exo
  • Tires Rear Maxxis Ardent, 27.5/29 x 2.4", Wire 60TPI Exo
  • Saddle Cannondale Ergo XC
  • Seat Post Cannondale 4, 6061 Alloy, 31.6 x 350mm
  • 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

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.