Cannondale Adventure Neo Allroad 2023 User manual

Adventure Neo
Allroad
Quick Start Guide
Applies to 2023 Cannondale Adventure Neo Allroad Models C68402U & C68502U.

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Welcome to the Cannondale family.
WARNING
This is a Quick Start Guide, not an
Owner’s manual.
Bicycling is an active sport with
inherent risk. A wide range of injuries
are possible. Due to the nature of
bicycle riding, the situations you
encounter while riding, you will be
exposed to the risk of serious injury,
paralysis or death. This risk cannot
be eliminated. You can minimize the
risk in many ways. Begin by reading
the complete Cannondale Bicycle
Owner’s Manual accompanying
this bike and available online at
cannondale.com/owners-manuals,
particularly sections “IMPORTANT
SAFETY INFORMATION” and “PART
3  ASSEMBLY”.
First up, thank you for buying a new Cannondale electric bike – we’re
excited to have you on board and to get you out riding as soon as possible.
Our Quick Start Guides provides basic use and operation instructions.
This quick start guide is not a replacement for your bicycles Cannondale
Owner’s Manual and other component manuals supplied with your bicycle.
Our guide will take you through charging the battery, battery removal/
installation, turning the bike on/o, using electric pedal assist, controlling
the lights, using the throttle, and using walk assist mode.
If you still have any questions, then our Cannondale rider support sta are
ready to help you. Feel free to Submit Your Question or give us a call at
18002453872 (BIKE USA)
If you haven’t done so already, please don’t forget to Register Your Bike
to activate your Limited Lifetime Warranty. Protect your purchase by
connecting your Cannondale to your name. Stay up to date with upgrades,
repairs and service announcements.

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Battery
Charging the battery
Remove/Insert the battery
Pedal Assistance
Drive unit remote
Turning bike on/o
Default display information
Adjusting pedal assist
Controlling the Lights
Controlling the Throttle
Using Walk Assistance
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Battery
In this guide are basic battery charging and removal/installation
instructions. See the Battery User Manual that came with your
bike or located in the Cannondale Help Center for complete
battery specifications, operating instructions, and troubleshooting.

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Charging the battery
For your convenience, the battery on the Cannondale
Adventure Neo Allroad bikes can be charged on or o the bike.
For both methods of charging, start by connecting the battery
charger’s power plug directly into a wall outlet.
DO NOT USE EXTENSION CORD.
The charger’s LED light will illuminate Red to indicate the
charger is receiving power and is ready to charge
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On-bike charging
On the left side of the bike (side opposite from the gears),
locate the rubber dust-plug and pull it open to obtain access
to the charging port
Insert the charging plug into the port
Charger LED will briefly blink upon connection
a. A steady Red LED indicates the battery is charging
b. LED will turn Green when battery has been fully charged
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O-bike charging
If battery is still installed on the bike, see the following
section: “Removing the battery” for instructions on
how to remove the battery
Place battery on a dry surface away from direct heat
Locate the round rubber dust-seal on the underside
of the battery
Pull open the rubber dust-seal and insert the
charging plug into the port
a. A steady Red LED indicates the battery is charging
b. LED will turn Green when battery has been
fully charged
For optimal battery life, remove the charger from the
battery port.
Always unplug the battery charger from the wall
outlet after battery charging is complete
DO NOT store the bike plugged into an outlet.
50% charge is recommended for long-term storage
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Removing the battery
Power o battery pack on the handlebar display by
pressing and holding the power button for three seconds.
Insert the battery key and turn counterclockwise.
Lift and remove the battery from the battery cradle.
After removing battery, always turn the key clockwise until
is stops in order to make sure the locking mechanism is in
the proper position for re-installation of the battery. Failure
to have the mechanism in this position can result in the
battery popping out of the cradle and falling while riding.
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The Cannondale Adventure Neo Allroad comes with an easy
to remove semi-integrated battery, which oers the freedom
to charge at home, in the oce, or wherever you have power.
To remove the battery
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Installing the battery
Insert key into lock core. Turn key clockwise until it
stops. Remove the key and store it safely.
Place battery into the cradle, bottom first.
With your hand on the top part of the battery pack,
push downward until you hear a click.
Pull upward on the battery to ensure it is locked
into the cradle. If the battery releases when pulled,
reinsert the key and double check that it is turned
clockwise all the way, then push downward on the
battery until you hear a click.
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Pedal Assist
The intelligent display and remote on the handlebars is the control
center for all the e-bike features on your Cannondale Adventure
Neo Allroad. Below are basic use and operation instructions. See
the complete JYT S350 E-bike Intelligent Display Manual that
came with your bike or on the Cannondale.com Help Center for all
specifications, operations and troubleshooting details.

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Drive unit remote
The e-bike drive unit remote is positioned on the
handlebars next to the left brake lever where it can
easily be operated by the rider’s left thumb.
All e-bike functions are operated using the 3
buttons on the remote.
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Power button
Up button
Down button
Battery indicator
Electric assist level indicator
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Turning the bike ON/OFF
To turn the device on/o, press and hold the power
button for 2 seconds until display comes on/goes o.
If bike is not used for 5 minutes, the display will
automatically turn o in order to conserve battery.
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Default display information
Battery level – Indicated by 5 LED bars on the top
of the display. Single flashing LED means battery is
low and needs to be recharged.
Electric Assist Level – Indicated by 5 LED bars on
the lower portion of the display, with Low assist
indicated by one LED illuminated and High assist
indicated by all 5 LED’s illuminated
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Adjusting pedal assist
Use the Up (+) button to increase the pedal
assist level
Use the Down (-) button to decrease the pedal
assist level
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The Adventure Neo Allroad has 5 pedal assist levels.
Assist is provided up to 20 mph (32 kmh).
*Note. Adventure Neo Allroad features custom Smart Reserve battery programing;
allowing an additional 510mi of assist from published range at reduced power output to
prevent riders from being stranded with an empty battery. Smart Reserve will activate
when battery charge reaches about 30% remaining (1  2 LED bars illuminated)

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Controlling the lights
To turn o lights, press and hold the + button
for 3 seconds until the lights go o
To turn on lights, press and hold the + button
for 3 seconds until the lights come on
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Your Cannondale Adventure Neo Allroad comes with a headlight and
taillight to help make you more visible when riding. The headlight,
taillight and display backlight are all controlled together. Lights are on by
default whenever the system is powered on.

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Controlling the throttle
Using your thumb, press the throttle down
to engage and accelerate the bike.
Release the throttle to disengage power
coming from the throttle.
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The Adventure Neo Allroad is equipped with a thumb throttle that allows
the bike to be powered by electric power only up to 20 mph, without the
need to pedal the bike. The throttle is located on the handlebars next to
the riders left thumb. For safety reasons, the throttle will only engage
after you begin pedaling.
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Using walk assistance
Press and hold down (-) button. After 3
seconds the bike will begin moving forward
under electric power.
Release the down (-) button to stop electric
walk assist and exit walk assist mode.
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Walk Assistance uses the e-bike drive system to help
propel the bike forward at a speed of 2 mph (3 kmh)
making it easier to move the bike when it is not being
ridden. This is especially helpful when walking the bike
up an incline or hill.
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Register your Cannondale e-bike to activate your Lifetime Warranty
Go to www.cannondale.com/bike-registration/register
Register your e-bike

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Get the most out of your Cannondale electric bike by downloading the Cannondale App. The
Cannondale App automatically logs ride activity, provides all your manuals at your fingertips,
has every detail about your bike and can even remind you when it’s time for a tune up.