2026 Cannondale Moterra SL vs 2027 Canyon Neuron:ON
The XL is the Canyon Neuron:ON size closest to your XL 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 Canyon Neuron:ON
Compared with the Cannondale Moterra SL in XL, the Canyon Neuron:ON in XL places the top of the head tube 9 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 9 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +9 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- ±0 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −9 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.6°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Cannondale Moterra SL numbers we have for size XL are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Moterra SL XL | Canyon Neuron:ON XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 505 | 505 | ±0 mm |
| Stack | 657 | 666 | +9 mm |
| Head tube angle | 62.5 | 64.1 | +1.6° |
| Effective top tube | 655 | 675 | +20 mm |
| Chainstay length | 458 | 455 | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1327 | 1318 | −9 mm |
| BB drop | 30 | 30 | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 335 | not listed | |
| Standover | 742 | 776 | +34 mm |
| Seat tube length | 490 | 461 | −29 mm |
| Fork length | 540 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 145 | 155 | +10 mm |
| Stack-to-reach | 1.41 | not listed | |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 71 |
Differences are the Canyon Neuron:ON minus the Cannondale Moterra SL. Full charts: 2026 Cannondale Moterra SL, 2027 Canyon Neuron:ON.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale Moterra SLCanyon Neuron:ON
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 | Canyon Neuron:ON7 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale Moterra SL Carbon | Canyon Neuron:ON |
| Fork | Fox 36 Performance Elite | RockShox Psylo |
| Rear shock | Fox Float X Factory | RockShox Deluxe Select |
| Shifter | SRAM Pod Controller | Shimano Deore M6200 |
| Derailleur | SRAM X0 Eagle AXS | Shimano Deore |
| Cassette | SRAM X0 Eagle | Shimano Deore M6200 |
| Chain | SRAM X0 Eagle | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Crankset | E*thirteen E-Spec Plus | FSA CK-745/IS/GEN4 |
| Chainring | E*thirteen E-Spec Plus | FSA WB493 |
| Motor | Shimano EP801 | Bosch Performance Line PX |
| Battery | Cannondale Custom | not listed |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss XM 1700 Spline | AL ON |
| Tire | Maxxis Minion DHF, Maxxis Dissector | Schwalbe Romy |
| Brake | SRAM Code Stealth Silver | Shimano Deore M6120, Shimano Deore 4 Piston |
| Rotor | SRAM HS2 | Shimano SM-RT30 |
| Handlebar | Cannondale HollowGram SAVE | Canyon HB0056 |
| Stem | Cannondale 1 | Canyon ST0031 |
| Grips | Cannondale TaperRidge | Ergon GE10 EVO |
| Headset | Acros Adjustable Angle | not listed |
| Dropper post | Cannondale DownLow Dropper | not listed |
| Saddle | fizik Terra Ridon X3 | Ergon SM10 Enduro Neo |
| Seatpost | not listed | Canyon SP0081 |
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