Cannondale Habit Neo 3 (2021)

Cannondale Habit Neo 3

The playful Trail-Fully goes into its second season with E-Power. Do you love flowing trails where you can live out your play instinct? That's exactly what Cannondale built the Habit for. A fast Fully, which with its agile geometry has long since become an object of desire for trail fans. With the Habit Neo, the US manufacturer has transferred this concept to perfection on an e-mountain bike. With the Neo, the powerful Bosch Performance CX drive now helps you reach the trails just as effortlessly. For 2021, Cannondale has provided the Neo 3 with a few updates: For example, the weight distribution has been further optimized. The engine is protected by aluminum plates in the frame and provides a low center of gravity. The geometry is modern with a flat steering angle, short chain stays and a long reach. The result is outstanding handling which is hardly inferior to the normal habit. The RockShox chassis combines 140 millimetres of suspension travel at the fork with a 130 mm rear triangle. A constellation that has proven itself in trail use. Also new: In the Neo 3 version, the Habit 2021 is equipped with proven Shimano SLX gears. Magura MT30 disc brakes and a TranzX Dropper telescopic seatpost are standard.

BallisTec carbon frames set the standard

The US manufacturer Cannondale is one of the pioneers in the mountain bike scene with its own technologies. Currently, BallisTec Carbon, which originates from the military sector, is causing a sensation. The frames made from it are characterised by durability and resistance. After all, an E-MTB frame not only has to bear the additional weight of the motor and battery, but also has to be able to withstand high driving forces from the motor. The Cannondale Habit Neo 3 has the kinematics specified for each frame size to ensure that every rider gets the best possible ride. Another Cannondale development is the Asymmetric Integration System (Ai). The rear triangle is offset by 6 millimeters towards the drive side. This provides more tire clearance, better climbing ability and a more stable rear wheel. And thanks to the durable 625 Wh battery, you can rock every trail twice.

Highlights

• BallisTec carbon frame with aluminium rear triangle
• Bosch Performance CX engine 4Gen & 625 Wh battery
• RockShox 35 Gold RL suspension fork & RS Deluxe Select R shock
• Shimano SLX 1x12 gears, Magura MT30 disc brakes
• TranzX Dropper telescopic seat post as standard