CannondaleTesoro (Touring)
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Origin
The Tesoro started as Cannondale's touring platform and evolved into a fully electric touring bike as Bosch drive systems matured. The current lineup centres on Bosch Performance Line CX motors — the same system used in enduro e-MTBs, repurposed for loaded touring efficiency. The flagship Tesoro 1 pairs this motor with an 800 Wh removable downtube battery, a figure large enough for multi-day touring, and includes an integrated RackLock rear rack and full fenders for all-weather utility.
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Specifications
- Frame
- SmartForm C1 Alloy; integrated RackLock rear rack; internal cable routing; 135 mm QR or 142 mm thru-axle; post-mount disc; motor protection; tapered headtube
- Drivetrain
- Shimano 10-speed (Tesoro 2); 9-speed CUES on Tesoro 3+; hydraulic disc
- Brakes
- Hydraulic disc, post-mount
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The verdict
+Strengths
- 800 Wh battery enables genuine long-range touring
- Bosch CX motor handles loaded climbs with ease
- Integrated rack + fenders make it ready to work immediately
−Weaknesses
- Heavy at touring weight — not suited for unloaded sport riding
- QR axle on some builds less stiff than thru-axle
- Bosch system adds complexity vs simple non-electric touring bikes
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