Bikes
CANNONDALE’S TREADWELL EQ Remixte is a subtle
and stylish cruiser and capable commuter or fitness
bike. The riding positon sits somewhere between
upright and aggressive, meaning it’s comfortable
for a full day of errands but puts you in a slightly
forward position to run those errands quickly.
A quilted seat and 650b wheels smooth out the
ride, and the squishy Cannondale Comfort grips live
up to their name. Fenders are a bonus for wet-road
commutes, as are the Tektro hydraulic disc brakes,
CANNONDALE TREADWELL
EQ REMIXTE
PRICE: $950 / WEIGHT: 27.1 LB (S)
Integrated
Connectivity
From the moment
you start pedaling
the Treadwell EQ, the
integrated, Bluetooth
Smart and ANT+
wireless-compatible
Cannondale wheel
sensor (developed
with Garmin) begins
transmitting data
such as speed,
distance, time,
calories burned, and
ride routes, and
displays it all on your
phone with the free
Cannondale app.which are precise but not too jerky or sudden.
Rubber bumper strips on the top tube help protect
the frame from damage when locking the Treadwell
to posts. Grip tape (like the kind you’d find on a
skateboard deck) completely covers both sides of the
Cannondale Comfort pedals and provides a no-slip
platform for potentially slippery-soled shoes—but
might not feel so good on bare feet.
A front rack large enough to hold a bag of groceries
or a box of donuts makes the Treadwell even more
errand-running friendly. You just have to watch how
much weight you load on it: Because it’s mounted to
the fork rather than the head tube, you’re more likely
to feel the heft of your cargo as you steer. A ShimanoAltus 1x9 drivetrain makes shifting a breeze, but
the lack of a kickstand (there’s a mount to add one)
makes parking outside the bakery and/or loading up
your goodies a test of balance.
The step-through frame, big wheels, and wide tires
on the Treadwell EQ offered a smooth, comfortable
ride on everything from gravel to sidewalks to pavers.
The bike felt sturdy enough that I didn’t have to be
super delicate about riding over potholes or worry
about something breaking if it tipped over while
parked outside the coffee shop. And combined with
the f latter handlebar and more forward position,
it allowed me to get moving and sustain my speed
when I took it out just to enjoy the ride.—Riley MisselISSUE 1 | 2020 • BICYCLING.COM 89