{"id":35009,"date":"2022-04-07T15:00:18","date_gmt":"2022-04-07T13:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=670144"},"modified":"2022-04-07T15:15:26","modified_gmt":"2022-04-07T13:15:26","slug":"cannondale-redesigns-the-moterra-neo-emtb-for-bigger-days-out","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/cannondale-redesigns-the-moterra-neo-emtb-for-bigger-days-out\/","title":{"rendered":"Cannondale redesigns the Moterra Neo eMTB for bigger days out"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Ross Grimmett\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Thursday, 07 April 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Cannondale has given its new 2022 Moterra Neo <\/span>electric mountain bike<\/span><\/a> range the latest <\/span>Bosch Smart System<\/span><\/a>, with a substantial 750Wh battery and up to 85Nm of torque from Bosch\u2019s Performance Line CX motor, alongside geometry updates.<\/span><\/p>\n

The new Moterra Neo will be available in three platforms, each distinguished by their frame material and travel: the Moterra Neo Alloy, Moterra Neo Carbon and Moterra Neo Carbon LT (long travel).<\/span><\/p>\n

Pricing starts at \u00a35,000 \/ $5,850 \/ \u20ac5,499 for the Moterra Neo Alloy, \u00a37,000 \/ $7,250 \/ \u20ac7,499 for the Moterra Neo Carbon and \u00a37,250 \/ $7,250 \/ \u20ac7,499 for the Moterra Carbon LT.<\/span><\/p>\n

Up close<\/h2>\n
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The Moterra Neo range is made up of three platforms, with an aluminium frame\u2026<\/span> <\/figcaption> Cannondale<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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\u2026 a carbon frame (with alloy rear triangle)\u2026<\/span> <\/figcaption> Cannondale<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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\u2026 and another carbon\/alloy mix but in a long-travel version.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Cannondale<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

The 2022 Moterra Neo Carbon and Alloy models run with 150mm of <\/span>suspension travel<\/span><\/a> at each end, while the LT gets the <\/span>mullet bike<\/span><\/a> treatment, with a 29er front wheel and 27.5in rear wheel, and a solid raise up to 170mm of front travel and 165mm at the rear.<\/span><\/p>\n

The LT\u2019s <\/span>rear suspension<\/span><\/a> also gets the full-send spec, being upgraded to a piggy-back coil shock.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cannondale says all Moterra Neo models have weatherproof batteries that are simple to remove when required, and utilise flip-open charging ports.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Moterra Neo Alloy and Moterra Neo Carbon platforms have 150mm of suspension at each end.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Cannondale<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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The LT raises travel to 170mm at the front and 165mm at the rear.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Cannondale<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

The entire family benefits from cables that leave the cockpit area hidden within the stem before heading inside the frame, making for a very clean look.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Bosch Smart System uses the buttonless LED display unit, centrally mounted on the bars and operated via the remote positioned ready for your left thumb.<\/span><\/p>\n

Customisation of the system is available through the Bosch eBike Flow app.<\/span><\/p>\n

Big days out<\/h2>\n
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The Moterra uses Bosch\u2019s Performance Line CX, powered by a 750Wh battery.<\/span><\/figcaption> Cannondale<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Cannondale is pitching the Moterra Neo as an electric mountain bike for big days out.<\/span><\/p>\n

All of the latest versions of the Moterra Neo see an increase in battery size, with the PowerTube 750 being the biggest single battery Bosch currently provides.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Select models come with a 1,000-watt Lezyne headlight.<\/span><\/figcaption> Cannondale<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Cannondale hasn\u2019t provided any range estimates but, as ever, that would vary significantly, depending on where and how you\u2019re riding.<\/span><\/p>\n

Adding to the bike\u2019s ability to take on all-day adventures, the top-spec Carbon and Carbon LT models gain a 1,000-lumen Lezyne headlight.<\/span><\/p>\n

Geometry updates<\/h2>\n

In the fresh <\/span>geometry<\/span><\/a> package, the bikes gain a 65-degree head angle and a 77-degree seat angle, to improve stability and pedalling efficiency respectively, according to Cannondale.<\/span><\/p>\n

Small through to XL sizes will be offered on each model. All of the small-sized bikes get 27.5in rear wheels as standard, to aid rider fit.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cannondale\u2019s Proportional Response philosophy means <\/span>each size has the suspension tweaked to best position the geometry, chainstay length and rider\u2019s centre of gravity.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cannondale also says each frame size benefits from differing links and mounting points to fine-tune leverage ratios and kinematics for the intended rider. The length of the dropper post also changes with the frame size.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cannondale Monterra Alloy geometry<\/h4>\n
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\ufeffSize<\/th>SM<\/th>MD<\/th>LG<\/th>XL<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Wheel size<\/b><\/td>29″F\/27.5″R<\/td>29″<\/td>29″<\/td>29″<\/td> <\/tr>
Seat tube length<\/b> (cm)<\/td>40<\/td>43<\/td>46<\/td>49<\/td> <\/tr>
Top tube horizontal<\/b> (cm)<\/td>58.3<\/td>60.8<\/td>63.5<\/td>67.2<\/td> <\/tr>
Top tube actual<\/b> (cm)<\/td>53.9<\/td>55.9<\/td>58.6<\/td>62.4<\/td> <\/tr>
Head tube angle<\/b><\/td>65\u00b0<\/td>65\u00b0<\/td>65\u00b0<\/td>65\u00b0<\/td> <\/tr>
Seat tube angle, effective<\/b><\/td>77\u00b0<\/td>77\u00b0<\/td>77\u00b0<\/td>77\u00b0<\/td> <\/tr>
Seat tube angle, actual<\/b><\/td>69.8\u00b0<\/td>69.5\u00b0<\/td>69.5\u00b0<\/td>69.5\u00b0<\/td> <\/tr>
Standover <\/b>(cm)<\/td>75.4<\/td>75.4<\/td>76.3<\/td>77<\/td> <\/tr>
Head tube length <\/b>(cm)<\/td>11.5<\/td>11.5<\/td>12.5<\/td>13.5<\/td> <\/tr>
Wheelbase <\/b>(cm)<\/td>119.6<\/td>122<\/td>124.9<\/td>128.8<\/td> <\/tr>
Front center<\/b> (cm)<\/td>74.5<\/td>76.7<\/td>79.6<\/td>83.5<\/td> <\/tr>
Chainstay length <\/b>(cm)<\/td>45.2<\/td>45.5<\/td>45.5<\/td>45.5<\/td> <\/tr>
Bottom bracket drop <\/b>(cm)<\/td>1.6<\/td>3<\/td>3<\/td>3<\/td> <\/tr>
Bottom bracket height <\/b>(cm)<\/td>34.1<\/td>35<\/td>35<\/td>35<\/td> <\/tr>
Fork rake<\/b> (cm)<\/td>4.4<\/td>4.4<\/td>4.4<\/td>4.4<\/td> <\/tr>
Trail <\/b>(cm)<\/td>11.1<\/td>12.1<\/td>12.1<\/td>12.1<\/td> <\/tr>
Stack <\/b>(cm)<\/td>61.8<\/td>63.1<\/td>64.1<\/td>65<\/td> <\/tr>
Reach<\/b> (cm)<\/td>42.8<\/td>45<\/td>47.5<\/td>51<\/td> <\/tr>
Head tube height <\/b>(cm)<\/td>56.3<\/td>56.3<\/td>56.3<\/td>56.3<\/td> <\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>