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CANNONDALE JEKYLL 1 2022 test: pushed enduro mtb

Cannondale gives a twist to Jekyll and presents it with a downhill nature without half measures: the ideal bike for enduro racing.

Cyclist with 2022 Cannondale Jekyll 1 Enduro mountain bike in outdoor mountain landscape.
Cyclist with Cannondale Enduro Jekyll 1 2022 mountain bike in natural mountain setting.

Steering angle (°) Vertical tube (mm) Rear carriage (mm) Wheelbase (mm) Height BB (mm) Reach (mm) Front / rear excursion (mm)
64° 457 mm 410 mm 1227 mm 348 mm 450 mm 170 / 165mm

Video featured in episode # 63: link

There are many changes compared to the old version of the Jekyll: the format remains 29" but now the geometry is totally renewed with the introduction of a shock-absorbing system very low down and inside the frame. Another novelty is the inclusion of an additional pulley for eliminate the kickback pedal.

SEE THE VIDEO TEST AT THE BEGINNING OF THE ARTICLE FOR IMPRESSIONS


GRAVITY CAVITY - The shock integrates seamlessly into the double down tube, keeping the bike's center of gravity as low as possible.

VERSIONS AND COMPONENTS

Graphs

Leverage ratio conditions at various levels of mountain bike travel, with lines of different sizes and shapes.
Leverage Ratio
XC MARATHON TRAIL ALL MOUNTAIN ENDURO FREERIDE DOWNHILL


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Geometry
Sizes S, M (test), L, XL
Steering angle 64°
Vertical tube 410 mm
Steering tube 110 mm
Rear chassis 435 mm
Wheelbase 1227 mm
Bottom bracket height 348 mm
Reach 450 mm
Stack (Height) 634 mm
Particular signs INNOVATION
You can breathe a modern project due to technical solutions, geometries and attention to detail.
+ Stability when bottoming out
Modern geometries that make it fast and intuitive
- Cavities attract dirt
The WTB Kom Trail i30 wheels are not up to par
Noisy chain guide on the 50
To achieve the high return speeds on the shock, you need to remove the bottom cover
€ 6.499 Euros
Price frame + ammo | € 3.499
Italian distributor: www.cannondale.com
Weight (without pedals) 15,8kg
Fork Fox Float Factory 38, 170mm, 15x110mm thru-axle, tapered steerer, 44mm offset
Shock absorber Fox Float Factory X2, 205 × 65 Metric Trunnion, Air, Adjustable High Speed ​​/ Low Speed ​​Compression, High Speed ​​/ Low Speed ​​Rebound
Wheel WTB KOM Trail i30 TCS, 32h, tubeless ready
Hubs(F) Formula, 15x110mm thru-axle / (R) SRAM MTH 700, 12x148mm, XD Drive
Service (F) Maxxis Assegai, 29 x 2.5 ″, 3C compound, EXO + puncture protection, tubeless ready, (R) Maxxis Minion DHR II, 29 x 2.4 ″, EXO +, tubeless ready
Rolling mill chocks SRAM X1 Eagle B148 CL55, 30T
Rear gearbox SRAM XO1 Eagle
commands SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
Brakes SRAM Code RSC hydraulic disc, 220 / 200mm CenterLine rotors
Sprocket pack SRAM XG-1275, GX Eagle, 10-52, 12-speed
Headset Integrated Sealed Bearing, Tapered
OFFENSE FSA Grid 35, 35mm
dumbbell Cannondale 1 Riser, Carbon, 30mm rise, 8th sweep, 5th rise, 780mm
seatpost Cannondale DownLow Dropper w / Matchmaker lever, 31.6, 125mm (S), 150mm (M), 170mm (L-XL)
Sella Fabric Scoop Shallow Elite, hollow cro-mo rails
Colour Green

The verdict

Enduro without compromise

Perhaps the most predictable despite its thrust enduro geometries: centrality is immediately found and it drives excellently from the beginning (characteristics that I rarely found on bikes from the corners so devoted to descent). Too bad it does not excel in weight and pedaling uphill, but they are factors that move the needle of the descent even higher, so the choice is yours.



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ppgad@pucrs.br I am passionate about everything that has 2 wheels: in my youth I practiced competitive cycling on the road and on the track with good results. At the age of 18 I moved to cross country competing at national/international level as U23. Once I passed Elite, I made the choice to take things easier from the training point of view, and that's how my love for gravity disciplines was born, training as an FCI MTB instructor and guide. Now I have made my passion my profession by managing 3 MTB centers on the island of Elba (Elba MTB), creating the FANTAmtb and telling in an ironic but professional way, everything that revolves around MTB thanks to 365mountainbike and 365TV (YouTube 'PULITI dentro BIKER fuori').

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