Cannondale Trail Neo: suspension setup & specs
The Cannondale Trail Neo is an e-hardtail with 100 mm of fork travel. It is powered by Bosch Performance Line or Bosch Performance Line CX. This page lists the 3 current builds with fork and gives matching starting values for SAG and tyre pressure.
Calculate the setup for your Cannondale Trail Neo →
All builds
Fork, motor, weight and price according to the manufacturer. Wheel size: 29.
| Build | Fork | Motor | Weight | RRP | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | SR Suntour XCR 34 Boost (100 mm) | Bosch Performance Line CX | – | – | Setup → |
| 3 C61353U | SR Suntour XCM 34 Boost (100 mm) | Bosch Performance Line | – | – | Setup → |
| 4 C61453U | SR Suntour XCM 32 (100 mm) | Bosch Performance Line | – | – | Setup → |
How it compares
At 100 mm, fork travel is 20 mm shorter than the median of the “e-hardtail” category (120 mm, 27 bikes). Of Cannondale’s e-mountain bikes, the Cannondale Trail Neo offers the least travel up front. The frame is made of aluminium.
Every build uses a SR Suntour fork. The fork line-up ranges from the SR Suntour XCR 34 Boost to the SR Suntour XCM 32. Drive comes from Bosch Performance Line CX or Bosch Performance Line.
Setup notes for this spec
- e-MTB: the extra weight mainly affects tyre pressure, which is why the table below already includes a surcharge. SAG is measured just as on a bike without a motor.
- Hardtail: without rear suspension, rear tyre pressure largely decides comfort and traction – it is worth testing in 0.1 bar (1.5 psi) steps.
Target SAG for the Cannondale Trail Neo
Instead of percentages, this table gives SAG directly in millimetres, measurable with the O-ring on the stanchion. Change the pressure step by step until you reach the value; if Cannondale gives its own target SAG, use that.
100 mm fork (all builds)
| Riding style | Fork SAG |
|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 17 mm |
| Trail | 20 % = 20 mm |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 22 mm |
| Bike park | 20 % = 20 mm |
How to measure SAG is explained in our guide SAG setup.
Tyre pressure starting values
The values apply to 2.40″ wide tubeless tyres with a trail casing, including the e-MTB surcharge. With an inner tube add about 0.2 bar (2.9 psi), with an insert take off about 0.1 bar (1.5 psi). Stock tyres: Maxxis Ardent, 29x2.4" (M, L, XL) 27.5x2.4" (S), EXO Protection; Maxxis Rekon, 29x2.6" (M, L, XL) 27.5x2.6" (S), EXO Protection.
| Ready-to-ride weight | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|
| 60 kg | 1.48 bar (21 psi) | 1.68 bar (24 psi) |
| 70 kg | 1.60 bar (23 psi) | 1.80 bar (26 psi) |
| 80 kg | 1.72 bar (25 psi) | 1.92 bar (28 psi) |
| 90 kg | 1.84 bar (27 psi) | 2.04 bar (30 psi) |
| 100 kg | 1.96 bar (28 psi) | 2.16 bar (31 psi) |
| 110 kg | 2.08 bar (30 psi) | 2.28 bar (33 psi) |
| 120 kg | 2.20 bar (32 psi) | 2.40 bar (35 psi) |
Air pressure in the fork
You will find a suitable starting pressure on the sticker on the fork stanchion or in the suspension manufacturers’ setup charts. Our calculator gives you a starting value including rebound for your weight and riding style. What matters afterwards is the measured SAG from the table above.