Introducing the new Cannondale Moterra & Moterra LT

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It’s no surprise that Cannondale launches new models, we were expecting them to go with the new Bosch Smart System and the 750 Wh battery. But that’s not all they did. The new Moterra Neo appears to be a slightly milder bike than the old one. This has made room for the new Moterra LT. Details and my thoughts are in the video.









2022 Cannondale Moterra Neo specs



There are 4 versions of the 150 mm travel Moterra Neo 29er. The two more expensive ones get a carbon frame. The Moterra 4 was actually launched in December. It’s the only bike without the 750 Wh battery. Instead it gets the Shimano EP8 with a 630 Wh battery. All bikes in size small have mullet wheels.



Moterra Neo Carbon 1: €8.499 / £8.250Moterra Neo Carbon 2: €7.499 / £7.000Moterra Neo 3: €5.999 / £5.750Moterra Neo 4: €5.499 / £5.000



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Specs Moterra Carbon...
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The one thing about the Moterra Neo and the Spectral:On is that the battery is out in front of the motor. I know it lowers the weight on the frame, but not sure if this is a good thing when riding trails where you have to do rock-rolls & log-rolls and you need the motor clearance.
 
Thanks for sharing.

When I saw the headline I thought oh no my bike is going to be out of date now.
after watching it I am glad I have a 21 model at least my bike is carbon and they seem to have lowered the spec apart from new motor and battery made the bike even more mellow.
 
MH80 said:
Did they ditch the ai offset on the rear wheel?
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Yeay, they went super boost to move the chain away from the frame, another reason the chainstays were so short on the gen1. Now that the CS length is over 450 mm, I can't see any reason to go 157x12. I'm pretty sure super boost was gone already on the previous generation Moterra and Habit Neo.
 
Other than the bigger battery there’s not much that’d make me chop in my 2020 Moterra 2. Already mulleted it, extended the fork to 180mm and it’s an enduro demon.
 
I got a Neo Carbon LT or order coming in August. I can not wait!!!
 
The lt looks great but I think I am happy to stick with my 2020 moterra . Mulleted with a boxxer fitted. Rides great but looking for a way to get more rear travel just to help balance it out a bit. Currently 200 front 160 rear. It's pretty bloody good but reckon It could be made even better
 
Found a way to get 185mm on rear. It's a magic carpet ride now. All that was required was a pickup link from a acoustic habit and voila. I can't imagine a better riding bike. Bottom bracket height is at 160 which I think is a sweet spot. Head angle somewhere between 63.5 and 64
 
Chairman said:
Found a way to get 185mm on rear. It's a magic carpet ride now. All that was required was a pickup link from an acoustic habit and voila. I can't imagine a better riding bike. Bottom bracket height is at 160 which I think is a sweet spot. Head angle somewhere between 63.5 and 64
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Can you put up a photo?
 
Can't remember how. I will sort it out later and post photo. Senility sucks
 
First shot shows the pick up link from an acoustic habit which increases travel from 160 to 185mm 2nd shot shows boxxers at 200mm

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2WHLFUN said:
@knut7 Do you see Cannondale coming out with an SL emtb utilizing the Bosch SX platform?
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I haven't spoken to a Cannondale rep for a coupe of years, so I have no inside info. But I expect they will. Cannondale always had tight relations with Cannondale. And Cannondale always enjoyed bein innovative. But, I don't know what's up with Cannondale lately. Have they become less innovative and made sort of regular bikes lately?
 
knut7 said:
I haven't spoken to a Cannondale rep for a coupe of years, so I have no inside info. But I expect they will. Cannondale always had tight relations with Cannondale. And Cannondale always enjoyed bein innovative. But, I don't know what's up with Cannondale lately. Have they become less innovative and made sort of regular bikes lately?
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They are part of one of those holding companies now sadly
 
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