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Cannondale has been a premium brand for as long as they’ve been in existence. Their road bikes have been ridden to victories at the Tour de France and their mountain bikes have crossed the line first at the World Championships. While the Cargowagen Neo is obviously no racing machine, it benefits from Cannondale’s deep experience in making high-quality bikes.

The Cargowagen Neo is a long-tail cargo e-bike, meaning it carries most of its load behind the rider, rather than in front of them. Long-tail designs are generally considered easier to ride because despite their long wheelbase, they turn more like a regular e-bike because the front wheel is much closer to the rider. Also, like many long-tail designs, the cargo deck is very low thanks to its 20-in. wheels.

Providing the muscle for this e-bike is a Bosch mid-drive motor and battery. The rest of the parts pick is decidedly high-end as well: a Shimano 10-speed drivetrain with a wide range cassette will make anthills out mountains and Tektro 4-piston hydraulic brakes will stop this e-bike even if loaded like a freight train.

Cannondale Cargowagen Neo Spec Review: Bike Overview

The Cargowagen Neo is a long-tail cargo e-bike with small wheels (20-in.) and a 250W Bosch mid-drive motor. It comes equipped with a 545Wh Bosch PowerPack battery, and can be equipped with a second battery for long-range use.

High-end components from Shimano and Tektro give this e-bike a quality presentation at every turn. And while this is Cannondale’s first cargo e-bike, they have created a broad spectrum of accessories to outfit to fit the user’s needs. Better yet, they have included a number of items that most makers of cargo e-bikes don’t include, so while this is a pricier e-bike, Cannondale has loaded it with value.