Total Weight:
49.5 lbs (22.45 kg)
Battery Weight:
5.7 lbs (2.58 kg)
Motor Weight:
8.8 lbs (3.99 kg)
Frame Material:
Aluminum Alloy
Frame Sizes:
16 in (40.64 cm)18 in (45.72 cm)20.47 in (51.99 cm)22.05 in (56 cm)24.2 in (61.46 cm)Geometry Measurements:
33" to 35" Stand Over Height on High-Step
Frame Types:
Step-Thru, High-Step
Frame Colors:
Silver, Metallic Grey
Frame Fork Details:
Headshock Fatty DL50, 50 mm Travel, Isolated Damper Technology, OPI, 9 mm Quick Release Skewer
Frame Rear Details:
9 mm Skewer with Quick Release
Attachment Points:
Bottle Cage Bosses, Rear Rack Bosses, Fender Bosses
Gearing Details:
10
Speed 1x10 Shimano Deore, 11-38TShifter Details:
Shimano Deore Triggers on Right
Cranks:
FSA Metropolis Alloy 170 mm Crank Arms, 18T Chainring
Pedals:
QUICK Reinforced Resin Platform wtith Non-Skid Rubber
Headset:
Oversized Tange Seiki
Stem:
Cannondale 6061 T6 Aluminum, Adjustable Angle, 94 mm Length
Handlebar:
Cannondale 6061 T6 Aluminum, Swept Back, 25.5" Length
Brake Details:
Magura MT4 Hydraulic Disc with 180 mm Front Rotor and 160 mm Rear Rotor, Magura MT4 Levers with Adjustable Reach
Grips:
Rubber, Ergonomic
Saddle:
Selle Royal ARjEL
Seat Post:
Aluminum Alloy
Seat Post Length:
300 mm
Seat Post Diameter:
27.2 mm
Rims:
E-DISC Maddux, Mid-Dish, 6061 T6 Alloy, Double Wall 700x16C, 32H
Spokes:
Stainless Steel, 14 Gauge, Black
Tire Brand:
Schwalbe Little Big Ben, 28" x 1.5"
Wheel Sizes:
28 in (71.12cm)Tire Details:
Performance Line RaceGuard, LiteSkin, Reflective Sidewall Stripe
Tube Details:
Presta Valve
Accessories:
Trelock RS 450 Protect-O-Connect Cafe Lock, Alloy Coated Plastic Chain Cover, Thin Alloy Fenders, Integrated H Diver LED Headlight, Rack-Integrated LED Backlight, Welded Touring Rack 25 kg (55 lb) Max Load with Pannier Rails and RackTime Integration, Cannondale Adjustable Length Kickstand
Other:
Locking Removable Battery Pack, 1.7 lb 4 Amp Charger
Ranny
8 years agoThe rack mounted battery on a factory ebike is a deal killer for me. Add rear bags and the bike becomes extremely rear heavy. Even kits can now be had with down tube mounted batteries. Also, 20 MPH is too slow given the price. On the plus side, the weight is low for a fully featured bike. Where I the market for a bike like this, id spend a few extra bucks on the beautifully engineered Kalkhoff speed pedelec.
ReplyCourt Rye
8 years agoI year ya, they did a good job keeping this bike light but for commuting it’s nice to have Class 3 speed performance :)
ReplyTerryELBY
8 years agoHi Court, have you reviewed this bike yet, I can’t find it on your website. It is called ELBY.
ReplyCourt Rye
8 years agoHi Terry! I got to see it at Interbike a couple years ago and then again at a shop called Electric Cyclery in Laguna Beach, CA but they told me not to review it because the unit was not production ready. You can see a video overview of the bike here from the show :)
ReplyHeidi
8 years agoI have the step through model and it is a dream, but it is definitely a LOT of bike with the hydraulic disc brakes, headshok, etc. Nice for longer errands with lots of hills! The battery on the back doesn’t make the bike unstable because it is so well built. I like that the battery comes off so I can easily take it inside for charging. Cannondale recommends that the battery not be left in extreme cold or hot conditions. And love that the battery also operates the lights, though I think the back light could be better. Everything is just beautifully integrated. Is Cannondale marketing the Mavaro in 2017 in the U.S.? It isn’t in their catalog. Mine is the 2016 model, and it was purchased on sale. Made in the Netherlands according to the sticker on it.
ReplyCourt Rye
8 years agoGreat feedback Heidi, thanks for taking time to share what you like about the bike. I like the style and tight integration of the rear light but see how it could be better (perhaps brighter) if designed differently or just made as a separate component. I’m not sure about 2017 but I’m going to keep an eye out. Hope yours holds up very well and you get to enjoy it for a good long time :)
ReplyChris @ Propel Electric Bikes
8 years agoI don’t think the Mavaro will be continuing for 2017. They will have two city style bikes, the Contro and the Kinneto and their mountain bike called the Moterra. I agree that the Mavaro is an excellent bike though! It was a little pricey, but it’s definitely high quality.
ReplyCourt Rye
8 years agoThanks for chiming in on this Chris! You’re really knowledgeable and I enjoy your comments :)
Tony Chinn
8 years agoThe current price for the Cannondale Mavaro at REI is $3350.93. The step through version that I test rode had no provision for a water bottle holder. I feel the battery location did not affect the handling. The guy at REI said the 2017 is the same as the 2016 model. The price ending in .93 indicates the item is not eligible for end of the year REI 10 % rebate. I was going to buy it but I like the Bulls Lacuba EVO E8 better with the belt drive, internal 8 speed and higher capacity battery. I enjoy your reviews very much. Thanks for doing it!
ReplyCourt Rye
8 years agoHey Tony! Thanks for sharing your sharp observations (I used to work at REI in the shoe department!!) yeah, Bulls has delivered some awesome ebikes and the Lacuba is an exciting one. Glad the site here has helped you and I appreciate you takign the time to add a comment :)
ReplyPete
8 years agoI am 6 foot tall and of average proportions. What size of this bike would be a good “rule of thumb” size. I can’t seem to find a local store to try the size out. I’m thinking the 57 would the middle of the road and probably my best bet. Any thoughts on this? Thanks so much!
ReplyCourt Rye
8 years agoHi Pete! I’m not a fitting expert but the 56 cm or 57 cm size sounds close. I’m 5’9″ and usually go for a 54 cm road bike but it really depends on the style of riding and manufacturer. For a true athletic fit I always get the bike adapted to my ride style (I tend to prefer a more upright body position due to some shoulder and back injuries). In the past, I was told that a range of frame sizes would work for me because the saddle, stem and bars can be adjusted. Weight isn’t usually much different between sizes so it comes down to things like reach. I tend to prefer slightly smaller frames as long as my knees don’t feel too squished… remember, I like upright riding so a smaller seat tube (which is the measurement 54 cm) usually comes with a shorter reach and positions me upright. I hope this general feedback helps you but it might be worth visiting a local bike shop. But then again, you could get locked in on a size for one company and end up feeling slightly different on the brand you buy.
ReplyPete
8 years agoCourt, Thank you so much. I have a Cannondale CAAD 9 56cm and I found it to be a shade too big but it has a longer stem. I think with the geometry of the Mavaro, the 57 would be about right. Thanks!!
Rob
8 years agoThe video shows riding 20 miles per hour in a door zone bike lane. That’s a fatality waiting to happen. Car doors can reach out five feet. You cannot stop if one pops in front of you. If it clips your handlebar you get thrown left down into the traffic lane. Do not ride there.
ReplyCourt Rye
8 years agoThanks for the feedback Rob, I agree that some of the riding we did was dangerous. I do not mean to be a bad example, I do always wear my helmet, and I have taken some hard falls (and even been knocked out) when participating in sports like this in the past.
ReplyTina
6 years agoCourt, I just wanted to thank you very much for this site! I actually purchased the 2017 step-thru model in May. It was a leftover, so it had been marked down quite a bit. It is my first ebike, and without all the information here, I would not have felt comfortable buying it. I felt confident that I made a good purchase and will have a good quality ebike for years to come.
I have put almost 700 miles on it, and absolutely love it! It makes me feel like a kid again! This type of exercising is so much fun, that I have no problem doing it every chance I get. I can ride everywhere, without fear of hills anymore. Riding up hills, rather than pushing a bike up them, is an absolute dream.
A thousand thank you’s for this wonderful site! I hope to purchase a mountain ebike somewhere down the line, and will definitely do my research here. Oh, and I tell everyone who’s looking to purchase an ebike to come here before buying! :)
ReplyCourt
6 years agoHi Tina! What an awesome comment… you made my day! I’m so glad to hear that the site brought you some security and confidence in buying the Mavaro. It sounds like it’s working great and you’re enjoying riding, that’s awesome :D
ReplyJames Feighny
6 years agoWas great up to 2500 miles. Then, major interface problem between controller, battery, and motor. Bad news was that NO Cannondale support at all, thanks to Trek, they have the software to troubleshoot. But… at two years and 2500 miles of commuting, this is not what we expected at this bike. Will follow up when I get the final figures. I would recommend that if you are in the market for an ebike, who isn’t, find a local shop and check the wrench benders out to see if they have the required techy stuff to analyze a modern, bike.
ReplyCourt
6 years agoOh man! How disappointing, sorry to hear about this situation James. Hopefully this feedback makes it to Cannondale and can help other customers and shops recognize the good that Trek is doing and the potential issues that might still be there for older Cannondale stuff. Hope things work out alright in the end for you.
ReplyJames Feighny
6 years agoFolow up on 2017 Mavaro, Bosch drive issue. Control head would not communicate with motor, would not shift. The local Trek dealer is a Bosch service center and took the bike in for analysis. The Bosch software unit would communicate with the control head, but not get downstream to the motor or to the battery. They dropped the motor and checked for frayed wiring/bad board/shorts… saw nothing. Stumped.
I emailed Trek and told them that we had always found “mounting” the battery in the luggage rack holder to be a fiddling piece of work. After 3 calls to Bosch, the last including the info about our challenges with the battery mount/lock mechanism, the Trek tech & Bosch CSR, decided to clean the attach mechanism/contacts, that seemed to have done the trick. When Trek told Bosch about our mounting issue, he replied “interesting”… We were also informed that Bosch really wanted to run diagnostics every quarter but would settle for 2 x a year… Bosch is interested to track motor & battery performance. They don’t charge unless a software or firmware update is required. They updated our bike with no charge.
I am a little suspect of Bosch CS, as an amateur engineer & a guy who maintains an airplane with finicky electronics, I have a highly developed BS meter; my needle is leaning towards the positive side of the gauge. In the end, the Trek tech (say that fast 3 times) did a great job of sticking with us and working with Bosch. As usual and with all the Tech stuff we work with, if you reach that one CSR that listens to you and understands what you are trying to do, and offers a reasonable solution, go buy a lottery ticket. It is your lucky day. I also see that the new Mavaro bikes have the battery located vertically on the seat post. Interesting…
Cheers and Ride on.
ReplyCourt
6 years agoGreat update, James! This is one of the reasons that I like Trek. It seems like they have a great dealer network and are committed to ebikes. They use higher end components and drive systems (like Bosch) and actually use similar parts across the entire line so it’s easier to replace/repair/diagnose. I’m so glad you’re back on the road and again, thanks for this update ;)
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