2025 Cannondale Moterra SL vs 2027 Giant Trance Advanced E+ SE
The M is the Giant Trance Advanced E+ SE 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 Giant Trance Advanced E+ SE
Compared with the Cannondale Moterra SL in M, the Giant Trance Advanced E+ SE in M places the top of the head tube 4 mm higher and 12 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 9 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +4 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +12 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −9 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.6°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −6 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Cannondale Moterra SL, MGiant Trance Advanced E+ SE, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Moterra SL M | Giant Trance Advanced E+ SE M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 445 | 457 | +12 mm |
| Stack | 639 | 643 | +4 mm |
| Head tube angle | 62.5 | 64.1° | +1.6° |
| Seat tube angle | 77 | 76.6° | −0.4° |
| Effective top tube | 592 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 449 | 443 | −6 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1248 | 1239 | −9 mm |
| BB drop | 30 | not listed | |
| BB height | 335 | not listed | |
| Standover | 737 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 400 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 125 | 120 | −5 mm |
Differences are the Giant Trance Advanced E+ SE minus the Cannondale Moterra SL. Full charts: 2025 Cannondale Moterra SL, 2027 Giant Trance Advanced E+ SE.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale Moterra SLGiant Trance Advanced E+ SE
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 | Giant Trance Advanced E+ SEAdvanced E+ SE |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale Moterra SL | Giant Advanced-grade |
| Fork | Fox Float 36 Factory | Giant CREST TR Elite E-tuned |
| Rear shock | Fox Float | Giant CREST Flotrac TR E-tuned |
| Shifter | SRAM Pod Controller | Giant RideControl |
| Derailleur | SRAM X0 Eagle AXS | TRP Electronic RD |
| Cassette | SRAM X0 Eagle | Shimano Linkglide |
| Chain | SRAM X0 Eagle | KMC eGlide |
| Crankset | e*thirteen e*spec Plus | Praxis Type 2 |
| Motor | Shimano EP801 | Giant SyncDrive Pro4 |
| Rim | Reserve 30|HD AL | not listed |
| Brake | Magura MT7 4-piston | TRP EVO Comp |
| Handlebar | HollowGram SAVE | Giant Contact SL |
| Grips | Cannondale TaperRidge | Giant Tactal |
| Headset | Acros | not listed |
| Seatpost | OneUp Components V3 | Giant Contact Switch E+ |
| Saddle | fizik Terra Ridon X3 | Giant Romero HD |
| Battery | not listed | Giant EnergyPak Smart 840 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Giant TRA HD |
| Tire | not listed | Maxxis Assegai 29 |
| Stem | not listed | Giant Contact SL |
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