Moterra Neo Carbon SL 1 Cannondale 2025 Tungsten Blue

MOTERRA NEO CARBON SL 1

- GO ALL OUT:

Call it the “sweet spot”: the best of both worlds. The power and range of a big bike, with the agility and handling of a light bike. In other words, exactly what e-MTB riders have been waiting for.

The Moterra SL might be the most capable mountain bike we have ever made.

- MODEL DESCRIPTION:

With all the excitement of a full-power e-bike and the agility of a light bike, the Moterra SL 1 is made to go faster, ride harder, and perform at its best on all kinds of terrain.

Our lightest full-power eMTB frame features 150 mm of Proportional Response suspension and FlexPivot stays that maximize traction without adding weight.

A custom-tuned Shimano EP801 motor delivers 85 Nm of torque as soon as your legs demand it, while the 601 Wh battery offers great range in a lightweight package.

The full Fox Factory suspension and sturdy DT Swiss XM 1700 wheels ensure firm grip, the wireless SRAM XO AXS groupset offers crisp shifts, and the “mullet” wheelset (29" front, 27.5" rear) balances precision and traction.

- WHAT IT’S FOR:

Fast, flowing, and extremely capable trail rides, from steep technical sections to quick flowy trails.

- KEY POINTS:

• Full carbon frame, light and durable, with 150 mm travel, FlexPivot suspension, and Proportional Response kinematics.

• Top-of-the-line Fox Factory suspension: 160 mm Float 36 Factory fork and Float X Factory rear shock.

• All-mountain DT Swiss XM 1700 Spline wheels, tubeless-ready, light and tough.

• Cannondale DownLow dropper post and Hollowgram SAVE carbon handlebar with vibration reduction.

• Shimano EP801 motor optimized by Cannondale and custom internal 601 Wh battery with high energy density.

- Great power, low weight:

Powerful electric mountain bikes have never been this light before. To keep weight down, the Moterra SL carbon fiber frame incorporates FlexPivot technology in the rear triangle, and a unique battery in the front triangle with the highest watt/kg ratio on the market. This unmatched weight-to-power ratio is what makes riding it so capable.

- Maximum acceleration:

The custom Shimano EP801 motor is the lightest motor capable of delivering the great power we wanted. With 85 Nm of torque and 600W+ of max power, it has an excellent power-to-weight ratio.

- Power tailored to you:

We designed custom assist modes for the Moterra SL, specially adapted to the type of high-speed rides this bike demands. Four different levels of push, easily adjustable on the fly, helping you choose between maximum range, brutal power, or a personal mix suited to your riding style or trail type. Whether powerful or smooth, the motor will always respond to your liking.

- Incredible handling:

At first glance, it seems crazy, with an adjustable head angle slack enough for a DH bike, a long reach, and a seat tube angle like a modern trail bike, plus exclusive geometry and suspension on each size. But when it all adds up, the result is unmatched.

- Active suspension:

At the heart of our suspension system are our tough FlexPivot stays, whose function goes far beyond saving weight. Acting like a Horst Link joint, they create a true 4-bar system allowing our engineers to fine-tune suspension kinematics down to the millimeter. The result? Incredible terrain reading ability, independent braking, and a very capable response that encourages you to push harder.

*FLEXPIVOT*

Creating flex points in carbon is something we pioneered many years ago. They reduce weight, eliminate maintenance, and allow us to use a sophisticated 4-bar suspension design, increasing the rear wheel’s ability to read terrain and gain traction.

*DESIGNED FOR YOU*

In our Proportional Response concept, everything—from rear suspension design to geometry, even the length of the stays—is fully customized for each frame size to perform at its best regardless of rider size. Calculated setup, just what you need.

*YOUR WAY*

With Flip Chips you can choose to keep the Moterra Neo SL as a “mullet,” with a 29” front wheel and 27.5” rear for more agility and traction, or switch to both 29” wheels for maximum traction and rolling speed.

*SET THE COURSE*

The head angle is adjustable by +/- 1.2 degrees by turning the cups. Reduce the angle if you want more stability at high speed, or tilt it more for more agility on technical terrain.

*SHIMANO EP801 MOTOR*

The best Shimano electric system: light, reliable, and powerful. 85 Nm of torque and more than 600W+ max power, delivered through custom assist modes.

*CUSTOM ASSIST MODES*

Assist modes are specially designed for the perfect trail: ECO – max range to explore all day. TRAIL 1 – medium power for your rides with friends on light e-bikes. TRAIL 2 – increased assist for sessions alongside high-power e-bikes. And BOOST – max power all the time. Do it your way.

*EXCLUSIVE 601WH BATTERY*

Thanks to special cells able to store more energy per kilo of weight, we created an incredibly compact battery storing 601Wh in just 3.1kg (including all wiring!) More power with less weight.

*DUAL ROUTING*

Two options: you can route cables directly through the headset for a cleaner look, or through frame ports for easier maintenance.

*DON’T BE SHY*

Like a helmet for your motor, an integrated protector shields it from possible impacts. You might not need it much, but when a rock jumps or you hit a step, you’ll be glad it’s there.