2024 Cannondale Moterra SL LAB71 vs 2026 Cannondale Moterra
The XL is the Cannondale Moterra size closest to your XL Cannondale Moterra SL LAB71. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Cannondale Moterra
Compared with the Cannondale Moterra SL LAB71 in XL, the Cannondale Moterra in XL places the top of the head tube 4 mm higher and 10 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 4 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +4 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +10 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −4 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.9°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Cannondale Moterra SL LAB71, XLCannondale Moterra, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Moterra SL LAB71 XL | Cannondale Moterra XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 505 | 515 | +10 mm |
| Stack | 657 | 661 | +4 mm |
| Head tube angle | 62.5 | 64.4 | +1.9° |
| Seat tube angle | 77 | 77.7 | +0.7° |
| Effective top tube | 656 | 658 | +2 mm |
| Chainstay length | 458 | 460 | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1327 | 1323 | −4 mm |
| BB drop | 30 | 34 | +4 mm |
| BB height | 335 | 346 | +11 mm |
| Standover | 742 | 785.1 | +43 mm |
| Seat tube length | 490 | 460 | −30 mm |
| Head tube length | 145 | 145 | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 576 |
Differences are the Cannondale Moterra minus the Cannondale Moterra SL LAB71. Full charts: 2024 Cannondale Moterra SL LAB71, 2026 Cannondale Moterra.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale Moterra SL LAB71Cannondale Moterra
Each bike is ranked against the other trail bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Cannondale Moterra SL LAB71LAB71 | Cannondale Moterra1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale LAB71 Moterra Neo SL | Cannondale Moterra |
| Fork | Fox Float 36 Factory | Fox Float 38 Factory |
| Rear shock | Fox Float | Fox Float |
| Shifter | SRAM Pod Controller Ultimate | Shimano XT M8250 Di2 |
| Derailleur | SRAM XX Eagle AXS | Shimano XT M8260 Di2 |
| Cassette | SRAM XX Eagle | Shimano CUES LG700 |
| Chain | SRAM XX Eagle | Shimano LG500 |
| Crankset | e*thirteen E*spec | e*thirteen e*spec Helix Core |
| Motor | Shimano EP801 | Bosch Performance Line CX |
| Rim | DT Swiss XMC 1501 | Reserve 30|HD AL |
| Brake | SRAM CODE Ultimate | Magura Gustav Elite 4-piston |
| Handlebar | OneUp Components Ebar | HollowGram SAVE |
| Grips | Cannondale TaperRidge | Cannondale TaperRidge |
| Headset | Acros Angle | Acros ICR |
| Seatpost | RockShox Reverb AXS | not listed |
| Saddle | fizik Terra Aidon Slim X1 | fizik Terra Ridon X5 |
| Battery | not listed | Bosch Powertube |
| Stem | not listed | Cannondale HeadsUp |
| Dropper post | not listed | Cannondale DownLow Dropper |
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