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Moterra
A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension trail e-bike with upper mid-range components.
Manufacturer Price
$5,499| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 130 / 130mm |
| Fork | RockShox Yari RC |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch R |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | SLX |
| Brakes | Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
Summary
The Cannondale Moterra is praised for its excellent handling, unique frame design, and versatile performance across various terrains. Its lower center of gravity and custom motor mount contribute to stability and agility, making it a standout in the trail e-MTB category. While it offers high-spec components and innovative features, some reviews note its higher price and weight as potential drawbacks.
Excellent and predictable handling
Unique frame design for better center of gravity
Lowered center of gravity for improved balance
Surprisingly agile handling
Bosch motor with predictable power delivery
High price point
Extra weight from motor system
Battery positioning makes it more vulnerable to damage
Tyres can be vague when turning hard
This bike is one of the funnest I've tried.ebiketips
The surprisingly agile handling means the Moterra 1 is happy to be thrown from turn to turn at speed or until the tyres start to squirm
BikeRadarIt’s a quiet bike; agile, yet at the same time giving an incredibly stable ride.
Dirt MountainbikePlus tyres and e-bikes are a match made in heaven
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Jun 2017
Price: $5499.00 | Model Year: 2017 A Bosch powered Trail style electric mountain bike with custom battery and motor integration, unique batt-strap protection system, high-torque CX motor with eMTB mode. Shimano SLX groupset includes a 1x11 drivetrain with Shadow Plus chain clutch, 180 mm hydraulic disc brakes with Ice-Tech heat sinks, and finger adjustable levers. A Bosch powered Trail style electric mountain bike with custom battery and motor integration, unique batt-strap protection system, high-torque CX motor with eMTB mode.
A Bosch powered Trail style electric mountain bike with custom battery and motor integration, unique batt-strap protection system, high-torque CX motor with eMTB mode
Shimano SLX groupset includes a 1x11 drivetrain with Shadow Plus chain clutch, 180 mm hydraulic disc brakes with Ice-Tech heat sinks, and finger adjustable levers
Plus sized Schwalbe Nobby Nic tires provide float and comfort, Boost hubs and thru-axles increase stiffness, shorter chainstays make the bike nimble
The semi-integrated battery takes more effort and time to get off the bike than most other Bosch models but the downtube isn't excessively wide, linkage driven single pivot suspension isn't as good for limiting for bobbing and braking feedback
Apr 2017 · Danny Milner
At nearly 24kg, the Cannondale Moterra is certainly a brute — even for an e-bike — but clever engineering means it stops short of being a blunt instrument.
Plus tyres and e-bikes are a match made in heaven.
Bespoke tweaks to Bosch system really help rideability.
Carbon upper link to save 100g on a bike weighing nearly 24kg is laughable.
The full 160mm travel would be better still.
Apr 2017 · Sean White
As usual with Cannondale, their innovative design and thinking shows through on the hard hitting Moterra LT1 e-bike.
Feb 2017
Verdict: Great full-suspension all-purpose bike with an excellent ride and a high spec
Jan 2017 · Rob Weaver
Cannondale’s new, neatly packaged e-MTB is no slouch on the trails and it’ll fit a water bottle too
Nov 2016 · Christoph Bayer
Cannondale have always split opinion with their bikes. But is it the same with the all new Cannondale Moterra 1. Read now to find out!
Jul 2016 · Philippe Tremblay
Lineup receives two new all-mountain and trail e-mountain bikes with a 250w motor
Jul 2016 · Alex Boyce
[ad3] Cannondale is the latest of the big name brands to throw their hat into the ring with the Moterra full suspension E-bike. With two main models, an LT 160mm travel version and a short travel 130mm trail version, there are options for varying approaches to riding. We managed to try both of the machines at the Eurobike Media days and have put together our initial thoughts on the bikes. Specifications Weight: 22.4 kg Price: €5,999.00 Power System Bosch supplies the battery and motor system with Cannondale choosing to use the CX motor system and a 500w battery. With a custom mount and
| Frame | Moterra, 130mm, 27+, SmartForm C1 Alloy, Torsion Box downtube, Si motor mount, carbon link BB Standard: Cannondale AI, 83mm, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Yari RC, 130mm, B+, Solo Air, Tapered steerer, Boost 15X110mm, Maxle Stealth Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Monarch R, DebonAir, 130mm Travel: 130mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Cannondale AI, 83mm, press-fit |
| Headset | Tange Seiki 1-1/8 to 1.5, integrated |
| Stem | Cannondale C1, 6061 Alloy, 1-1/8, 31.8, 5 deg, 60mm |
| Handlebar | Cannondale C2 alloy, 9 deg, 15mm rise 780mm |
| Saddle | Fabric Scoop Elite |
| Seatpost | Kindshock LEV Integra, 31.6, 100mm (S)/125mm (M), 150mm (L/XL) Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Grips | Cannondale Locking Grips |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano SLX, Shadow Plus, 11-speed |
|---|---|
| Crank | Cannondale EC3, w/ Ai offset ring, 15t |
| Shifters | Shimano SLX, I-Spec, 11-speed |
| Cassette | Sunrace, 11-speed, 11-42T |
| Chain | Shimano HG601, 11-speed |
| Brakes | Shimano SLX hydraulic disc, Ice-Tec 180/180mm Type: Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano SLX hydraulic disc |
| Rims | WTB Scraper i45, 27.5, 45mm inner, 32h, tubeless ready |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Swiss Champion |
| Front Hub | Formula Disc - 110x15QR front, 157x12 rear |
| Rear Hub | Formula Disc - 110x15QR front, 157x12 rear |
| Tires | Schwalbe Nobby Nic SnakeSkin, TL-Easy, folding, 27.5X2.8(70-584), tubeless ready |
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Last updated April 13
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