The American manufacturer Cannondale is tackling the niche of electric bikes very fast or speed bike with his new Tesoro Neo X Speed. A rival for the Moustache Friday 27 FS Speed which comes with serious technical arguments for all those looking for a powerful and very enduring VAE to replace a two-wheel thermal engine or even a automobile for all their urban trips.
For the record, a speed bike is a OH which provides pedaling assistance up to 45 km / h. As a result, it is classified in category L1e as a moped and must therefore be registered. The legislation requires the wearing of an approved helmet and gloves, insurance and the presence of safety equipment offered by the Tesoro Neo X Speed: horn, left mirror, reverse brakes. motorcycle (rear brake on the left) connected to the rear lighting. To that, Cannondale adds 203mm hydraulic disc brakes, 100mm fork and suspension seat post for comfort. This speed bike is mounted on 28 inch wheels.
The Tesoro Neo X Speed is powered by an electric motor Bosch Performance Line developing 85 Nm of torque and powered by a 625 Wh battery. A powerful configuration that allows it to display a autonomy maximum of 117 km. Enough to consider long-distance trips and intensive daily use for “velotafeurs”. Especially since the frame aluminium is pre-equipped to receive a second external battery. As for the price, the Cannondale Tesoro Neo X Speed costs € 6,199. For comparison, the Moustache Friday 27 FS Speed base is 6,299 euros with the same Bosch motor / battery unit but a full suspension frame.
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