Canondale Moterra SL 1
The Lightest Full-Power Mountain Bike Ever*
Moterra SL is the first 150mm trail bike to pack 85Nm of torque, 600W+ of peak output, and 601Wh of power into a machine weighing as little as 19.7kg /43.4lbs. Full-power fun meets lightweight agility – it’s in a class of its own. *eMTB with drive unit capable of at least 85Nm of torque and battery capacity of at least 600Wh.
Model Description
Full-power thrills meet lightweight agility in this category-defining electric mountain bike. Featuring our lightest, full-power e-mtb chassis, with a top-of-the-line Fox Factory fork and shock, DT Swiss XM 1700 carbon wheels, the flawless shifting of SRAM’s wireless, electronic X0 T-Type Transmission, and the confident stopping power of Magura MT7 disc brakes.
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
- Light and tough, DT Swiss XM 1700 Spline, tubeless-ready all-mountain wheelset
- SRAM’s penultimate e-MTB group - XO AXS wireless 12-speed shifting & Code Silver Stealth hydraulic disc brakes, plus w/ e*thirteen e*spec Plus cranks
- Cannondale’s DownLow dropper post & Hollowgram SAVE vibration-reducing carbon handlebar
- Cannondale-tuned Shimano EP801 motor & custom, high-energy-density 601Wh internal battery
Award Winner
Moterra SL | Cannondale Essentials
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.
Full Boost
Power comes from a custom-tuned version of Shimano’s EP801 drive unit – the lightest motor capable of the big power we were looking for. With 85Nm of torque and 600+ watts of max output, it brings a big-time boost to the lightweight party.
Power a la Mode
We developed custom ride modes for Moterra SL, specially tuned for the kind of high-speed sessions this rig encourages. Four different levels of boost, easily adjustable on the fly, help you choose between maximum range, monstrous power, or your ideal blend of both. Whether mild or wild, your ride will be whatever you want it to be, no more and no less.
Heavenly Handling
At a glance, it looks kinda crazy – an adjustable head angle slack enough for a DH bike, the long reach and steep seat angle of a modern trail bike, suspension layout and geometry fully customized by size – but when it all comes together, it absolutely rips.
DETAILS
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Platform
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Model NameMoterra SL 1
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Model CodeC65264U
FRAMESET
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FrameMoterra SL, Series 1 Carbon construction, 150mm travel, Proportional Response Tuned Suspension, FlexPivot Chainstay, direct mount internal battery, engineered plastic skid plate, 55mm chainline, DirectLine internal cable routing, 29” FlipChip, 148x12mm Maxle thru-axle, UDH hanger, 200mm native post mount brake, tapered headtube, angle adjust headset
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ForkFox Float Factory 36, 160mm travel, Grip2 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
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CertificationsUL2849
DRIVETRAIN
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Rear DerailleurSRAM XO Eagle AXS, T-Type
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ShiftersSRAM AXS T-Type POD Controller
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ChainSRAM XO Eagle, T-Type, Flattop
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Cranke*thirteen e*spec Plus, 165mm, 34T
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Rear CogsSRAM XO Eagle, 10-52, T-Type
BRAKES
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BrakesSRAM Code Silver Stealth, 200mm HS2 rotors
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Brake LeversSRAM Code Silver Stealth
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 Size29
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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, 145mm, Wingflex, K:ium Mobius rail 7x7mm
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SeatpostCannondale DownLow Dropper, internal routing, 31.6, 150mm (S), 170mm (M-XL)
CONNECTIVITY
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Wheel SensorCannondale Wheel Sensor
Geometry
Features
Don't Be Bashful
Like a helmet for your motor, an integrated bashguard protects it from harsh impacts on the trail. You may not need it much, but when you do, you’re happy it’s there.
FlexPivot
These carbon flex points are something we pioneered years ago, and they’re like a cheat code in frame engineering. They reduce weight, eliminate maintenance, and they allow us to use a sophisticated four-bar suspension design, increasing your traction and control on the trail.
Designed for You
With our Proportional Response design, everything from the suspension layout to the geometry — even the length of the chain stays — is completely customized for each bike’s size. It’s performance, built just for you.
Flip It Your Way
The Flip Chip means you can choose between keeping Moterra Neo SL as a “mullet” bike, with the 29-inch-front/27.5-inch-rear wheel setup for agility and playfulness, or ir switching to 29-inchers at both ends, for maximum traction and rolling efficiency.
Get Your Head Set
Adjustable headset cups give you a 1.2-degree range of angle adjustment at the front. Dial it back if you want more stability at speed, set it steeper if you want more agility on technical terrain.
Shimano EP801 Drive Unit
Shimano’s top-shelf e-MTB system: lightweight, reliable, and powerful. 85Nm of torque and 600+ watts of max power, delivered via custom-engineered ride modes for full-power fun.
