2025 Cannondale Moterra SL vs 2026 Cannondale Moterra
The M is the Cannondale Moterra size closest to your M Cannondale Moterra SL. 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 in M, the Cannondale Moterra in M places the top of the head tube 5 mm higher and 10 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +5 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +10 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +2 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- +1.9°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +6 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Cannondale Moterra SL, MCannondale Moterra, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Moterra SL M | Cannondale Moterra M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 445 | 455 | +10 mm |
| Stack | 639 | 644 | +5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 62.5 | 64.4 | +1.9° |
| Seat tube angle | 77 | 77.7 | +0.7° |
| Effective top tube | 592 | 595 | +3 mm |
| Chainstay length | 449 | 455 | +6 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1248 | 1250 | +2 mm |
| BB drop | 30 | 34 | +4 mm |
| BB height | 335 | 346 | +11 mm |
| Standover | 737 | 762 | +25 mm |
| Seat tube length | 400 | 400 | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 125 | 125 | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 576 |
Differences are the Cannondale Moterra minus the Cannondale Moterra SL. Full charts: 2025 Cannondale Moterra SL, 2026 Cannondale Moterra.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale Moterra SLCannondale 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 SL1 | Cannondale Moterra1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale Moterra SL | Cannondale Moterra |
| Fork | Fox Float 36 Factory | Fox Float 38 Factory |
| Rear shock | Fox Float | Fox Float |
| Shifter | SRAM Pod Controller | Shimano XT M8250 Di2 |
| Derailleur | SRAM X0 Eagle AXS | Shimano XT M8260 Di2 |
| Cassette | SRAM X0 Eagle | Shimano CUES LG700 |
| Chain | SRAM X0 Eagle | Shimano LG500 |
| Crankset | e*thirteen e*spec Plus | e*thirteen e*spec Helix Core |
| Motor | Shimano EP801 | Bosch Performance Line CX |
| Rim | Reserve 30|HD AL | Reserve 30|HD AL |
| Brake | Magura MT7 4-piston | Magura Gustav Elite 4-piston |
| Handlebar | HollowGram SAVE | HollowGram SAVE |
| Grips | Cannondale TaperRidge | Cannondale TaperRidge |
| Headset | Acros | Acros ICR |
| Seatpost | OneUp Components V3 | not listed |
| Saddle | fizik Terra Ridon X3 | 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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