CannondaleMoterra Neo (LT, SL)
e-mtb
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Origin
The Moterra Neo is Cannondale's answer to the question: what does a full-enduro e-bike look like when you apply race-bike carbon engineering? Two variants address different rider priorities. The Moterra LT (Long Travel) pairs a Bosch Performance Line CX with up to 800 Wh of battery and 165/170 mm of travel for riders who want maximum enduro capability with maximum range. The Moterra SL (Super Light) uses Shimano's EP801 motor in a BallisTec carbon chassis to achieve ~19.3 kg — full-power e-MTB performance at near-acoustic-bike weight.
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Specifications
- Frame
- BallisTec Carbon; full internal cable routing; 148x12 mm thru-axle; UDH; post-mount disc; motor-protection guard
- Weight
- kg
- Drivetrain
- SRAM GX/X0 Eagle T-Type 1x12 or Shimano XT 12-speed (build-dependent)
- Brakes
- SRAM Code RSC or Shimano XT 4-piston hydraulic disc
- Wheels
- 29" (Moterra LT full 29); mullet 29/27.5" (Moterra SL)
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The verdict
+Strengths
- SL achieves near-acoustic-bike weight at 19.3 kg with full-power motor
- 800 Wh option on LT eliminates range anxiety on long enduro days
- BallisTec carbon survives real enduro abuse
−Weaknesses
- E-enduro format is heavy compared to acoustic bikes for trail climbing
- Moterra SL 600 Wh battery smaller than LT for longer rides
- Premium BallisTec carbon commands top-end pricing
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