I just checked the chain on the Cannondale Tesero Neo X1 (thanks for reminding me) with the Park tool and the stretch is between 0.5 and 0.75 percent. It is a 12 speed and Park recommends replacing the chain when at 0.5 percent, so it is time to get a new chain. The Turbo Vado 4 bike chain is still less than 0.5 percent, so it will be good for another season. As far as the brakes, no squealing yet on either bike, but a quick visual inspection of the remaining pad thickness indicates that the front brakes on the Cannondale, and the rear brakes on the Specialized bike are worn down to the point where they should be replaced this season. Both bikes have been pretty much trouble free. I've had to tighten the head tube on the Cannondale a couple of times as it seems to loosen on its own, and the rubber charging port cover on the Cannondale can be a bit finnicky (it doesn't always want to stay closed). I don't know if the rubber flap on the cover was defective from the start or if it is just a poor design. It is held in place with a pressure fit. The flap can be easily replaced with a new one, I've just put up with it popping open on its own from the beginning. It is more of a dust cover than anything else and it stays down most of the time when riding. I'm glad that Cannondale has moved the charging port on the new Tesero Neo bikes from the bottom bracket location to the side of the downtube as I think that is a better location.
How’s the maintenance on them been? Had to replace the chain or brakes yet?
I just checked the chain on the Cannondale Tesero Neo X1 (thanks for reminding me) with the Park tool and the stretch is between 0.5 and 0.75 percent. It is a 12 speed and Park recommends replacing the chain when at 0.5 percent, so it is time to get a new chain. The Turbo Vado 4 bike chain is still less than 0.5 percent, so it will be good for another season. As far as the brakes, no squealing yet on either bike, but a quick visual inspection of the remaining pad thickness indicates that the front brakes on the Cannondale, and the rear brakes on the Specialized bike are worn down to the point where they should be replaced this season. Both bikes have been pretty much trouble free. I've had to tighten the head tube on the Cannondale a couple of times as it seems to loosen on its own, and the rubber charging port cover on the Cannondale can be a bit finnicky (it doesn't always want to stay closed). I don't know if the rubber flap on the cover was defective from the start or if it is just a poor design. It is held in place with a pressure fit. The flap can be easily replaced with a new one, I've just put up with it popping open on its own from the beginning. It is more of a dust cover than anything else and it stays down most of the time when riding. I'm glad that Cannondale has moved the charging port on the new Tesero Neo bikes from the bottom bracket location to the side of the downtube as I think that is a better location.