2026 Cannondale Moterra SL LAB71 vs 2026 Cannondale Moterra
The M is the Cannondale Moterra size closest to your M 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 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 LAB71, MCannondale Moterra, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Moterra SL LAB71 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 | 559 | 595 | +36 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 LAB71. Full charts: 2026 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 Moterra SL LAB71 Carbon | Cannondale Moterra |
| Fork | Fox 36 Performance Elite | Fox Float 38 Factory |
| Rear shock | Fox Float X Factory | Fox Float |
| Shifter | SRAM Eagle AXS 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 Race Carbon Gen 4 | e*thirteen e*spec Helix Core |
| Chainring | E*thirteen e*spec Race | not listed |
| Motor | Shimano EP801 | Bosch Performance Line CX |
| Battery | Cannondale Custom | Bosch Powertube |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss XMC 1501 Carbon | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Minion DHF, Maxxis Dissector | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Code Ultimate Stealth | Magura Gustav Elite 4-piston |
| Rotor | SRAM HS2 | not listed |
| Handlebar | OneUp Components Carbon Ebar | HollowGram SAVE |
| Stem | OneUp Components Stem | Cannondale HeadsUp |
| Grips | Cannondale TaperRidge | Cannondale TaperRidge |
| Headset | Acros Adjustable Angle | Acros ICR |
| Dropper post | RockShox Reverb AXS | Cannondale DownLow Dropper |
| Saddle | fizik Terra Ridon X1 | fizik Terra Ridon X5 |
| Rim | not listed | Reserve 30|HD AL |
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