Do you guys bear in mind the enduring Cannondale Delta V body design from the early ’90s? I didn’t completely look after the design again then; I labored for the competitors, so we weren’t supposed to love it. However I can look again as we speak and respect the impression that body design had on the trade. Nicely, as we speak, Cannondale brings us the FlyingV eBike, and it appears to be like fairly darn cool.
With the brand new FlyingV, Cannondale determined to take a notably totally different strategy. Constructed round a full-carbon body with built-in carbon fenders – apparently a primary for city e-bikes – the FlyingV prioritizes light-weight efficiency over most energy.
The brand new eBike options Cannondale’s signature V-shaped body design borrowed from their DeltaV racing heritage. The FlyingV is reimagined with a dropped prime tube for simpler mounting and carrying by means of city environments.
FlyingV’s Efficiency and Vary
The FlyingV runs on Bosch’s Efficiency Line SX motor delivering 600W peak energy and 60Nm torque, paired with a discreet 400Wh CompactTube battery.
Cannondale claims as much as 115km vary, with electrical help reducing out at 25 km/h earlier than transitioning to what they name “frictionless” pure pedaling. That’s a pleasant contact. The 700x50c wheel dimension strikes a steadiness between city maneuverability and luxury over diverse terrain.
Two Drivetrain Choices
The premium FlyingV 1 options Shimano’s top-tier inside gear hub with Di2 digital shifting. The shifting can function absolutely mechanically, principally shifting for you. The FlyingV 2 makes use of a extra standard Shimano Nexus mechanical inside hub… no auto shifting on this one.
Each fashions pair with the trusted Gates belt drive system, eliminating the upkeep complications of conventional chains whereas operating quieter by means of metropolis streets.
City-Targeted Options
Past the carbon development, the FlyingV consists of sensible touches like an built-in rear rack rated for 18kg (39.6lbs). The rear rack can be positioned to keep away from heel contact with baggage.
The FlyingV comes with smartphone integration by way of an SPC+ mount and connects to Cannondale’s app for navigation and journey monitoring.
FlyingV Retail &Geometry
Retail: $6749
The geometry goals for what Cannondale calls “comfortably upright” positioning whereas sustaining responsive dealing with.
Cannondale says the brand new FlyingV represents its try to show that city e-bikes don’t have to grow to be motorcycle-heavy to be efficient. The FlyingV is engineered in Germany and assembled within the Netherlands, if native sourcing issues to your buying selections.
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