Cannondale Moterra Neo S1

The 2024 Cannondale Moterra Neo S1 is a high-quality e-mountain bike designed for demanding trails and varied terrain. With a price tag of EUR 5799, it offers a variety of first-class components and technical features that ensure both performance and comfort.

The frame of the Moterra Neo S1 is made from SmartForm C2 Alloy and features a Cannondale Tuned Suspension with 150 mm of travel. This frame is also equipped with a removable downtube battery and internal cable routing for a clean look and easy maintenance. The 148x12mm Thru-Axle provides additional stiffness and stability.

Braking performance is provided by Shimano SLX 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes with RT64 rotors (203 mm front and rear), which offer reliable deceleration even on demanding descents. The gearing consists of a Shimano XT groupset with a Shimano SLX 12-speed shifter, which enables precise and fast gear changes. The drivetrain is completed by a 165 mm FSA e-bike crankset with a 34T chainring and a Shimano Deore Hyperglide 12-speed cassette (10-51).

The RockShox Lyrik Select+ fork with 150 mm travel and Solo Air technology and the RockShox Deluxe Select+ shock with DebonAir and adjustable rebound offer excellent damping properties and enable optimum adaptation to different types of terrain.

The handlebar, a Cannondale 3 Riser made of 6061 aluminium, has a width of 780 mm, a rise of 15 mm and a backsweep of 8 degrees. Combined with the Cannondale 3 stem (7 degree angle), it ensures an ergonomic and comfortable riding position. The Fabric Funguy grips offer additional comfort and control.

The wheels consist of WTB ST i30 TCS rims, which are tubeless ready, and are fitted with Maxxis Assegai tyres at the front (29x2.6", 3C, EXO+, tubeless ready) and Maxxis DHR II tyres at the rear (29x2.6", 3C, EXO+, tubeless ready). This combination offers excellent grip and puncture protection. The hubs are Shimano MT400 models, which also ensure reliability and durability.

The drive is supported by the Shimano EP800 motor which, together with the Shimano BT-EN8036 battery (630 Wh) and the Shimano SC-EM800 display, provides powerful and efficient support. The charger is a Shimano Battery Charger 2A.

Other important dimensions of the Moterra Neo S1 are a reach of 475 mm, a stack of 617 mm, a seat tube length of 480 mm, a top tube length of 629 mm, a head tube angle of 65 degrees, a seat tube angle of 76 degrees, a head tube length of 115 mm, a chainstay length of 455 mm, a fork pre-bend of 51 mm, a standover height of 745 mm and a wheelbase of 1259 mm.

The total weight of the bike is 71000 g. The seatpost is a Cannondale DownLow dropper with internal routing and offers an adjustment range of 150 mm for sizes M-XL (125 mm for size S). The saddle is the Cannondale Ergo XC, which offers additional comfort.

Overall, the Cannondale Moterra Neo S1 is a high-performance e-mountain bike that impresses with its high-quality components and well thought-out design and has been developed for demanding riders who do not want to compromise on performance and reliability.