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2026 Cannondale Moterra SL vs 2027 Canyon Neuron:ON

The Canyon Neuron:ON size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead

What changes on the Canyon Neuron:ON

Compared with the Cannondale Moterra SL in M, the Canyon Neuron:ON in XS places the top of the head tube 13 mm lower and 31 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 34 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−13 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−31 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−34 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
+1.6°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
+3 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Cannondale Moterra SL numbers we have for size M are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementCannondale Moterra SL MCanyon Neuron:ON XSDifference
Reach445414−31 mm
Stack639626−13 mm
Head tube angle62.564.1+1.6°
Effective top tube595560−35 mm
Chainstay length449452+3 mm
Wheelbase12481214−34 mm
BB drop3010−20 mm
BB height335not listed
Standover737784+47 mm
Seat tube length400371−29 mm
Fork length540not listed
Head tube length125151+26 mm
Stack-to-reach1.51not listed
Seat tube anglenot listed71

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

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartCannondale Moterra SL1Canyon Neuron:ON7
FrameCannondale Moterra SL CarbonCanyon Neuron:ON
ForkFox 36 Performance EliteRockShox Psylo
Rear shockFox Float X FactoryRockShox Deluxe Select
ShifterSRAM Pod ControllerShimano Deore M6200
DerailleurSRAM X0 Eagle AXSShimano Deore
CassetteSRAM X0 EagleShimano Deore M6200
ChainSRAM X0 EagleShimano Deore M6100
CranksetE*thirteen E-Spec PlusFSA CK-745/IS/GEN4
ChainringE*thirteen E-Spec PlusFSA WB493
MotorShimano EP801Bosch Performance Line PX
BatteryCannondale Customnot listed
WheelsetDT Swiss XM 1700 SplineAL ON
TireMaxxis Minion DHF, Maxxis DissectorSchwalbe Romy
BrakeSRAM Code Stealth SilverShimano Deore M6120, Shimano Deore 4 Piston
RotorSRAM HS2Shimano SM-RT30
HandlebarCannondale HollowGram SAVECanyon HB0056
StemCannondale 1Canyon ST0031
GripsCannondale TaperRidgeErgon GE10 EVO
HeadsetAcros Adjustable Anglenot listed
Dropper postCannondale DownLow Droppernot listed
Saddlefizik Terra Ridon X3Ergon SM10 Enduro Neo
Seatpostnot listedCanyon SP0081

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