Cannondale Moterra Neo

19 reasons to buy

• The Cannondale Moterra Neo is an attractive e-mountain bike with a battery and motor cleanly integrated into its downtube.

• Test riders found the Fabric brand grips and saddle increased comfort.

• Massive 200mm brake rotors and Magura hydraulic disc brakes provide great stopping power and enhanced control for riders.

• Testers agree that the Ai offset in the rear of the bike provides riders with greater stability and mud clearance.

• The bike is available in sizes S through XL. Cannondale fits the size small Moterra Neo with 27.5" tires and wheels. Larger sizes come standard with 29” tires.

• With 500Wh and 625Wh batteries, the Moterra Neo provides riders with the capability of riding up to 30% further on this e-mountain bike than others in its category.

• The bike has a light integrated into the stem. The light is easy to adjust from high to low beam with a switch on the handlebars.

• The battery can easily be charged on or off the bike. A key allows users to remove the battery.

• Purian and Kiox display screens make it easy to read one’s speed, battery life, distance and more.

• Experts found the bike stable through corners, with its long wheelbase.

• Increased assistance levels in the newest models of the Moterra Neo provide riders with a lively ride, according to one expert.

• The Moterra's geometry places riders in a central upright riding position. Riders found this comfortable for long days in the saddle.

• An aluminum skid plate protects the battery and motor in the downtube.

• Maxxis or WTB tires (depending on the build) allow riders to traverse a variety of mountain terrain and use the Cannondale Moterra Neo as a self-shuttle trail bike.

• With 160mm cranks, riders can pedal in areas where they would have to coast with longer cranks.

• Steering is responsive and predictive, descending on the Cannondale Moterra Neo.

• The Moterra's geometry never made riders feel as though they were going to go over the bars, even on the steepest descents.

• Cannondale utilizes proportional response on the Moterra Neo, which makes for a consistent feel in the suspension for riders on every size of the bike.

• The motor has great torque management. Experts found there was no lag between engaging and disengaging the pedal assist.