It offers the perfect balance—the best of both worlds. Plenty of power and long ride times combined with high agility and great handling thanks to its low weight. In short, the Moterra SL 2 e-bike from Cannondale is what e-mountain bikers have been waiting for. It might even be the most fun mountain bike Cannondale has ever built.

The Moterra SL 2 e-bike from Cannondale takes on the trail with power, speed, and absolute determination. Built on the lightest, most powerful e-MTB chassis, it features a Proportional Response suspension system with 150 mm of travel and tackles both uphills and downhills with a smooth, unwavering ride. The FlexPivot chainstays absorb shocks without losing momentum. Shimano’s EP801 Drive Unit converts every pedal stroke into forward momentum without delay and delivers up to 85 Nm of torque, while the XT 12-speed drivetrain shifts gears with precision. The Fox Float X Performance Elite suspension bites into the terrain and provides plenty of traction in every corner, on drops, and during landings. A mullet wheel setup—29” front wheel, 27.5” rear wheel—delivers plenty of control and agile handling at high speeds. The Magura MT5 4-piston disc brakes bite down powerfully when it counts. Plus, the custom-developed 601-Wh battery delivers enough juice to make the most of daylight until the very last second. Impressively fast and smooth trail fun—whether steep and technical or fast and flowing—this bike won’t let you down.

Components:

Frame: Moterra SL Carbon, 150 mm travel, Proportional Response Tuned Suspension, FlexPivot chainstay, direct-mount internal battery, plastic skid plate, 55 mm chainline, internal cable routing, 29" FlipChip, 148 x 12 mm Maxle thru-axle, UDH derailleur hanger, 200 mm post-mount brake, angle-adjustable headset

Fork: Fox Performance 36, 160 mm travel, Grip damper, 3-way adjustable, 15x110 mm Kabolt thru-axle, tapered steerer tube, 44 mm offset

Headset: Acros Adjustable Angle (1.2°)

Rear shock: Fox Float X Performance Elite, 2-way adjustable, EVOL LV, 210 x 55 mm

Motor: Shimano EP801, 85 Nm, custom tuned, Eco, Trail 1, Trail 2, Boost modes

Battery: Custom 601-Wh battery

Charger: Custom 4A

Display: Shimano SC-EM800 bike computer, Bluetooth LE compatible

Rear derailleur: Shimano XT

Shift lever: Shimano XT, 12-speed

Chain: Shimano XT, 12-speed

Crankset: e*thirteen e*spec Plus, 160 mm (S/M), 165 mm (L/XL), 34T

Cassette: Shimano XT, 10-51, 12-speed

Brakes: Magura MT5 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes, 203/203 mm Storm HC 6-bolt brake rotors

Brake levers: Magura MT5 hydraulic disc

Rims: WTB KOM Trail i30, 30 mm inner width, TCS Tubeless Ready

Spokes: DT Swiss Champion

Tire size: 2.5

Tire dimension: 297

Hubs: (F) Formula DC-71132h, 15 x 110 mm / (R) DT Swiss 370 Hybrid LN ratchet system, 32h, 12 x 148 mm

Tires: (F) Maxxis DHF, 29x2.5“, 3C, EXO+, tubeless compatible / (R) Maxxis Dissector, 27.5x2.4”, 3C, EXO+, tubeless compatible

Handlebar: Cannondale 3 Riser, 6061 aluminum, 25 mm rise, 8° bend, 5° rise, 800 mm

Stem: Cannondale 1, 7075 aluminum, 1-1/8", 35 mm, 0°

Fork: Cannondale TaperRidge

Saddle: Fizik Terra Ridon X5, Mobius S aluminum rail

Seatpost: Cannondale DownLow Dropper, internal cable routing, 31.6 mm, 150 mm (S), 170 mm (ML), 200 mm (XL)

Extra: Tubeless valves