Cannondale Adventure Neo Allroad S 2023 User manual

Applies to 2023 Cannondale Adventure Neo Allroad S. Models C68303U & C68303M.
Adventure Neo
Allroad S
Quick Start Guide

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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
Assist Modes
Controlling the Lights
Using Walk Assistance
USB Charging
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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 or 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 display and accompanying remote on the handlebars are
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 Bafang 7 User Manual For DP C10
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 drive unit and display functions are operated
using the 5 buttons on the remote.
System On/O
Up button
Down button
Lights On/O
OK/Enter button
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Turning the bike ON/OFF
To turn the device on/o, press and hold the Power
button for 3 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.
See Bafang 7 User Manual For DP C10 that came
with your bike or on the Cannondale.com Help Center
for instructions on changing “Auto O” time.
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Default display information
Display of battery capacity in real time
Speed display
Multi data displays data which corresponds to the
current mode
Assist level indication
USB changing indicator
Light indicator
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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
When the display does not show any numbers in the Level
indication area, assist is o and the bike can be ridden like
any non-electric bike.
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The Adventure Neo Allroad Speed has 5 pedal assist levels.
Assist is provided in a progressive manner from assist level
1 – level 5 as outlined in the table below. When the bike is
first turned on, it will always be in Level 1.
*Note. Adventure Neo Allroad S features custom Smart Reserve battery
programing; allowing an additional 510 miles 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 (3  4 solid battery bars remaining)

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Eco 115mph
25%
added
Motor
Assist
Uses 25% assist, lower speed and battery consumption. Ideal for riders
who want to maximize battery life or just ride at a gentle pace on flat/
rolling paths with some assistance.
67mile
range
Cruise 2 20mph 50%
Uses 50% assist. Balances battery consumption with moderate level
of power assist. Like driving a car at a steady pace down a highway
(not full-throttle)
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Cruise
Boost 320mph 100%
Uses 100% assist. Ride mode that limits pedal assist speed to 20mph.
Allows a Class 3 bike rider to ride at the same pace as a friend or partner
who is on a slower 20mph Class 1 or 2 ebike, or who may prefer a slower
pace, but still have the max amount of power to get up hills. Similar to a
car downshifting/revving higher to get up a hill
40mile
range
Speed 4 28mph 75% 75% assist to help conserve battery consumption/oer a harder
workout at high speeds
35mile
range
Speed
Boost 528mph 100% 100% assist. Like Sport-Mode in a sports car for maximum fun and assist for hills or cargo
30mile
range
Assist modes
*Ranges tested over rolling-terrain courses with 1,0002,000 ft elevation. Middle-age 190lb rider in good health

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Controlling the lights
To turn o lights, press and hold the Lights button
for 2 seconds until the lights go o and the light icon
disappears from the display.
To turn on lights, press and hold the Lights button for
2 seconds until the lights come on and the light icon
appears on the display.
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Your Cannondale Adventure Neo Allroad S 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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Using walk assistance
Briefly press the (-) button until pedal assist
is in the o/null level.
Press and hold down (-) button. After 2 seconds
the symbol “WALK” will appear in the Level
indication section of the display and the bike will
begin moving forward under electric power at a
speed of 3.7 mph (6kmh)
Release the down (-) button to stop electric
walk assist. After 5 seconds of not holding
down the (-) button, the bike will exist Walk
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. Walk assistance can only be
activated from a standstill.
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USB charging
The display on your Adventure Neo Allroad S has a USB port that allows
you to plug in and charge an external USB device, such as a cell phone,
using your electric bike’s battery. The USB icon will appear in the display
when an external device is connected.

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