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Moterra SL 2 2024 — Tiger Shark
Cannondale601 Wh85 Nm

Moterra SL 2 2024

Suggested retail price
55.999 kr.
Colorway — Tiger Shark
Drivetrain
Balanced
Frame
Balanced
Wheels
Balanced
Motor
Elite
Suspension
Balanced
How we rate
About the build

The motor is Elite-tier, while the drivetrain is held at Balanced-tier by the cassette; the rest of the group is Performance. A Elite-tier the motor is uncommon at this price. One of the cheapest e-MTBs on the market in its component class. The manufacturer doesn't publish geometry for this model, so we make no claim about fit or handling.

Worth knowing
  • 2,5" tyres, tubeless-ready
  • 85 Nm and 601 Wh — moderate power and range for an e-MTB

Available at

Manufacturer
cannondale.com
Own site

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Manufacturer's description

If you’ve been looking for a ride-anything electric mountain bike that keeps weight low but fun high, you’ve found it. The Moterra SL 2 features our lightest, full-power eMTB chassis, with premium Fox Performance 36 fork and shock, the reliable shifting of Shimano's 12-speed Deore group, WTB KOM Trail tubeless ready rims, and the confident stopping power of Magura MT5 disc brakes.

Specifications

Frame

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 headsetBalanced

Suspension

ForkFox Performance 36, 160mm travel, Grip Damper, 3-position adjust, 15x110mm Kabolt thru-axle, tapered steerer, 44mm offsetBalanced
Rear ShockFox Float X Performance Elite, 2 pos adj, EVOL LV, 210x55mmPerformance

Motor

MotorShimano EP801, 85Nm, Custom Tuned, Eco, Trail 1, Trail 2, Boost ModesElite

Drivetrain

ChainShimano Deore 6100, 12-speed
Cranke*thirteen e*spec Plus, 165mm, 34TBalanced
CassetteShimano Deore 6100, 10-51, 12-speedBalanced
Rear DerailleurShimano XTPerformance
ShiftersShimano Deore M6100, 12-speedBalanced
Speeds12

Wheels & Tires

RimWTB KOM Trail i30, 30mm inner width, TCS tubeless readyBalanced
SpokesDT Swiss ChampionBalanced
Tire(F) Maxxis DHF, 29x2.5 ", 2C, EXO, tubeless ready / (R) Maxxis Dissector , 27.5x2.4", 2C, EXO, tubeless ready
Hub(F) Formula DC-71132h, 15x110mm / (R) DT Swiss 370 Hybrid, 32h, 12x148mmBalanced
TireSize2.6
FrontTireSize2.5
WheelSize29

Frameset

ForkTravel160mm
FrameTravel150mm
HeadsetAcros Adjustable Angle (1.2°)

Brakes

BrakesMagura MT5 4-piston hydraulic disc w/ Storm HC 203mm, 6-bolt rotors
BrakeLeversMagura MT5 hydraulic disc

Components

GripsCannondale TaperRidge
HandlebarCannondale 3 Riser, 6061 Alloy, 25mm rise, 8° sweep, 5° rise, 800mm
SaddleFizik Terra Ridon X5, 145mm, Wingflex, S-Alloy Mobius rail 7x7mm
SeatpostCannondale DownLow Dropper, internal routing, 31.6, 150mm (S), 170mm (M-XL)
StemCannondale 1, 7075 Alloy, 1-1/8", 35mm, 0°
PedalsNot Included

Electronics

BatteryTypeCustom 601Wh battery
EBikeBatteryCustom 601Wh battery
EBikeChargerCustom 4A
EBikeDisplayShimano SC-EM800 Cycle Computer, Bluetooth LE Compatible

General Info

ExtrasTubeless valves
Manufacturer's geometry chart

Cannondale's API has no structured geometry data; this is the vendor's own static geometry-chart image for this product.

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