Cannondale Moterra SL 1
Description
In It to Pin It
Just call it the “sweet spot” – the best of both worlds. Big-bike power and ride time, with lightweight-bike agility and handling. In other words, exactly what e-mtb riders everywhere have been waiting for. Moterra SL might just be the most fun mountain bike we’ve ever made.
Model Description
With full-power thrills and lightweight agility, Moterra SL 1 is built to go faster, ride harder, and deliver the goods on all kinds of terrain. Our lightest, full-power eMTB chassis has 150mm of Proportional Response Tuned Suspension and FlexPivot chainstays to maximize traction without the weight. A custom tuned Shimano’s EP801 drive unit fires off 85Nm of torque the second your legs demand it, while the 601Wh battery delivers tons of range in a light package. Full Fox Factory suspension and rugged DT Swiss XM 1700 wheels track the terrain with unwavering grip, SRAM's XO AXS group cracks off crisp wireless shifts, and the mullet wheelset—29” up front, 27.5” in the back— balances party with precision.
What it's for
Fast, fluid, ridiculously fun trail riding on everything from the steep and techy to the fast and flowy.
Highlights
- Light and durable, full carbon, 150mm travel FlexPivot frame with Proportional Response suspension kinematics
- Top-of-the-line Fox Factory suspension – 160mm Factory Float 36 fork & Factory Float X rear shock
- SRAM’s penultimate e-MTB group - XO AXS wireless 12-speed shifting, plus e*thirteen Race Carbon cranks & Magura MT7 hydraulic disc brakes
- Light and tough, DT Swiss XM 1700 Spline, tubeless-ready all-mountain wheelset
- OneUp V3 dropper post & Hollowgram SAVE vibration-reducing carbon handlebar
- Cannondale-tuned Shimano EP801 motor & custom, high-energy-density 601Wh internal battery
Specification
Frameset
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FrameMoterra SL Carbon, 150mm travel, Proportional Response Tuned Suspension, FlexPivot Chainstay, direct mount internal battery, engineered plastic skid plate, 55mm chainline, internal cable routing, 29” FlipChip, 148x12mm Maxle thru-axle, UDH hanger, 200mm native post mount brake, angle adjust headset
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ForkFox Float Factory 36, 160mm travel, Grip X2 Damper, Kashima coating, 15x110mm Kabolt thru-axle, tapered steerer, 44mm offset
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HeadsetAcros Adjustable Angle (1.2°)
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Rear ShockFox Float X Factory, 2 pos adj, EVOL LV, 210x55mm
E-System
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Drive UnitShimano EP801, 85Nm, Custom Tuned, Eco, Trail 1, Trail 2, Boost Modes
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BatteryCustom 601Wh battery
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ChargerCustom 4A
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DisplayShimano SC-EM800 Cycle Computer, Bluetooth LE Compatible
Drivetrain
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Rear DerailleurSRAM XO Eagle AXS, T-Type
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ShiftersSRAM AXS POD Controller
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ChainSRAM XO Eagle, T-Type, 12-speed
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Cranke*thirteen e*spec Plus, 160mm (S/M), 165mm (L/XL), 34T
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Rear CogsSRAM XO Eagle, 10-52, T-Type, 12-speed
Brakes
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BrakesMagura MT7 4-piston hydraulic disc, 203/203mm Storm HC 6-bolt rotors
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Brake LeversMagura MT7 HCW hydraulic disc
Wheels
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RimsDT Swiss XM 1700 Spline, 30mm inner width, TC tubeless ready
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SpokesDT Swiss Competition, straight-pull
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Tire Size2.5
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Wheel Size297
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Hubs(F) DT Swiss 350, 15x110mm / (R) DT Swiss 350 Ratchet System 36 SL, 12x148mm
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Tires(F) Maxxis DHF, 29x2.5", 3C, EXO+, tubeless ready / (R) Maxxis Dissector, 27.5x2.4", 3C, EXO+, tubeless ready
Components
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HandlebarHollowGram SAVE riser bar, Carbon, 35mm clamp, 30mm rise, 8° sweep, 5° rise, 780mm
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StemCannondale 1, 7075 Alloy, 1-1/8", 35mm, 0°
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GripsCannondale TaperRidge
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SaddleFizik Terra Ridon X3, Mobius Kium alloy rail
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SeatpostOneUp V3, internal routing, 31.6, 180mm (S), 210mm (M/L), 240mm (XL)
Extra
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Extra 1Tubeless valves, SRAM AXS charger
Please note that, based on component availability and other factors, specifications are subject to change without notice.
Geometry
What's all this SL about then?
High on Power, Low on Weight
Electric mountain bikes with this much power on tap have never been this light. The lightweight carbon fiber frame features our weight-saving FlexPivot technology, and houses a custom battery that packs more watts per kilo than any other on the market. That unmatched power-to-weight ratio makes for one hell of a fun ride.
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