E-Bike Overview
Are you after a basic electric bike with little in the way of garnishes and accessories that gets you around very well? You won’t go wrong with the Cannondale Treadwell Neo 2 Remixte.
Lacking a suspension fork, fenders, rack, or lights, the e-bike in question is very basic. Fitted with a 250W rear hub motor that offers up to 40 Newton meters of torque and a Class 1 e-bike speed of 20 mph, it’ll get you about nice and quick.
Its battery is only 250 Wh, and there’s no range extender option. However, most cycling in the U.S. is a short trip, so this shouldn’t be a problem. Asking for more is like needing an electric car that might do 500 miles nonstop on your once-in-a-lifetime family emergency yet only ever driving 20 miles most of the time.
For its lack of creature comforts or gadgets, the e-bike is quite light as these machines go, tipping the scales at just 40 lbs. That means it’s light and agile. Thanks to the rear hub motor offering very little friction when not under power, when the battery goes, you can easily get home. The seven-speed drivetrain gives you the gears you need to make it up hills even without power.
Reasons to Buy
One gadget we do like is the stem-integrated smartphone mount, which can be used as a GPS mapping system alongside the LCD controller. There’s also a handlebar mode switcher that makes it easy to change your level of pedal assist.
Otherwise, it’s a very basic but fun e-bike to ride. It’ll suit anyone who isn’t planning to ride long distances with huge cargo or wants to show off what a pretty e-bike they have.
Things to Consider
The Cannondale Treadwell Neo 2 Remixte lacks a rack and fenders. That could be a problem when carrying your gear to work, but let’s face it — a laptop isn’t going to break your backpack, is it?
You also only get a maximum of 37 miles per charge on this. If you have a longer commute or want to go on a day ride, you might be out of luck unless you can stop for a charge.
