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1 Cannondale Trail Neo 1 e-MTB
Cannondale has launched an all-new e-MTB, the Trail Neo 1.
The new Trail Neo 1 is Specialized Turbo Levo SL
The e-MTB market has exploded in the last few years, with Specialized being one of the brands at the forefront of the new sub-discipline. To branch out my e-assisted riding I’ve been testing out the Specialized Turbo Levo SL, with 150mm of front and rear travel. The joys of e-MTB are three-fold - the commute, the uplift, and the trail. Where I live in Bristol we have a formidable MTB scene, with plenty of riding options on our doorstep, from the flat and easy trails of Ashton Court all the way up to some of the best Welsh bikeparks like Dirt Farm and Bike Park Wales just a short drive away. My first ride on the Turbo Levo was a quick jaunt from my
house to the nearby Ashton Court trails, as I powered along on the roads to reach the trail, put in a quick evening lap before the sun set, and then flew back home. The power- assist got me to the head of the trail in just 25 minutes, exactly the same time it would have taken to drive through Bristol’s notorious traffic-laden streets, making the commute to the trail easily rideable, even on a fairly hefty trail bike. I also benefited from the speed boost on the trail themselves, as the motor lets you maintain speed even on flatter and more technical sections, offering a whole new style of easily accessible fun, without the need to drive at all. Of course the other potential for e-MTBs is in the hills and mountains, where the battery-assist lets you go further, faster, and means you don’t have to pay for uplift. Safe to say my first foray into the world of electric mountain bikes has opened more doors than I ever expected.
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powered by Bosch’s new Smart System, featuring a 750Wh battery, a Performance Line CX motor, an LED remote as well as a Kiox 300 display. The bike will go up to 175 kilometres on a single charge, Cannondale claims. The Performance Line
CX drive unit and long-lasting 750 Wh PowerTube battery make up Bosch’s “most powerful e-bike system”, said Cannondale. The small size of the Trail Neo 1 runs on 27.5” wheels, while larger sizes come with 29” wheels. The Trail Neo 1 is designed with Cannondale’s premium alloy construction – its C1 technique means that Cannondale’s frames are light, stiff and durable. The bike is available in small (27.5” x 2.6”) and medium, large and extra large (29” x 2.6”) sizes. Price: £4,300
2 ABUS Airdrop Full Face Helmet
ABUS has presented its first full-face helmet for gravity enthusiasts, the AirDrop. The brand has launched a complete revision to its MTB range, with helmets covering every discipline and rider type. The AirDrop will be available from distributor Extra UK at the end of the year. SRP: £259.99
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British bike security brand Litelok has unveiled its latest innovation – a lightweight D-lock that should hold off angle-grinders long enough to deter thieves. The Litelok X range utilises a new composite material, called Barronium after the company CEO Professor Neil Barron, which Litelok claims is up to 15 times stronger than the best-performing locks currently on the market. Litelok X1 is available now from Litelok. com, and should be available to
retailers by early 2023. The Litelok X3, an
even stronger model, will be available in November. Litelok is distributed in the UK by VeloBrands. RR: Litelok X1 £149.99 Litelok X3 £279.99
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