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Agile and quick on the climbs, stable and composed on nasty descents, the Cannondale Moterra Carbon LT 2 electric mountain bike is the kind of machine that makes you a better rider, on any trail.
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Best Use | Mountain Biking |
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E-Bike Classification | Class 1: pedal assist up to 20 mph |
Motor | Bosch Performance Line CX 250W |
Motor Type | Mid-Drive |
Motor Torque (Nm) | 85 Newton meters |
Battery Type | Lithium Ion |
Battery Capacity (Wh) | Bosch PowerTube 750 watt hours |
Battery Removable | Yes |
Frame | Moterra Neo Carbon Front Triangle, SmartForm C1 Alloy Swingarm, Proportional Response Tuned Suspension, UDH hanger, post mount brake, 1.5-1.8 in. tapered head tube, 18 mm two-bolt kickstand mount |
Bike Suspension | Full Suspension |
Fork | RockShox Zeb Select, Charger RC, 170 mm, DebonAir, 15 x 110 mm, 44 mm offset |
Fork Travel | 170 millimeters |
Rear Shock | 2-position mode adjust, adjustable rebound |
Crankset | FSA Bosch E-bike with 55 mm chainline, 160 mm, 34T |
Shifters | 12-speed |
Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT |
Rear Cogs | 10-51, 12-speed |
Number of Gears | 12 gear(s) |
Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc Brake |
Brakes | Magura MT5 4-piston hydraulic disc, Magura MDR-P 220/203 mm, 6-bolt rotors |
Brake Levers | Magura MT5 Trail HC hydraulic disc |
Rims | WTB ST i30 TCS, 32h, tubeless ready |
Front Hub | Formula 15 x 110 mm thru axle |
Rear Hub | Shimano MT410, 12 x 148 mm thru axle |
Wheel Size | 29 inches |
Tires | Front: Maxxis Assegai, 29 x 2.6 in., 3C, EXO+, tubeless ready; rear: Maxxis DHR II, 27.5 x 2.6 in., 3C, EXO+, tubeless ready |
Tire Width | 2.6 inches |
Handlebar Shape | Riser Bar |
Handlebar | Cannondale 3 Riser, 6061 Alloy, 25 mm rise, 8 deg. sweep, 5 deg. rise, 800 mm |
Stem | Cannondale 2, 6061 Alloy, 35 mm, 0 deg. |
Seat Post | S: Cannondale DownLow Dropper, internal routing, 31.6 x 125 mm M: Cannondale DownLow Dropper, internal routing, 31.6 x 150 mm L: Cannondale DownLow Dropper, internal routing, 31.6 x 170 mm XL: Cannondale DownLow Dropper, internal routing, 31.6 x 170 mm |
Dropper Post | Yes |
Saddle | Fabric Scoop Shallow Sport, steel rails |
Headset | Acros integrated sealed bearing, tapered |
Chain | 12-speed |
Weight | Unavailable |
Gender | Unisex |
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Height Range | 5'2" - 5'5" | 5'6" - 5'9" | 5'8" - 6'0" | 6'1" - 6'5" |
Reach | 42.6 | 44.6 | 47.6 | 51.1 |
Stack | 62.3 | 63.3 | 64.2 | 65.1 |
Effective Top Tube | 58.0 | 60.2 | 63.4 | 67.1 |
Seat Tube Center-Top | 40.0 | 46.0 | 46.0 | 49.0 |
Standover Height | 76.3 | 76.3 | 76.7 | 77.7 |
Head Tube Length | 10.5 | 11.5 | 12.5 | 13.5 |
Head Tube Angle (degrees) | 64.0 | 64.0 | 64.0 | 64.0 |
Seat Tube Angle (degrees) | 69.6 | 69.2 | 69.7 | 70.2 |
Bottom Bracket Height | 35.6 | 35.6 | 35.6 | 35.6 |
Wheelbase | 121.7 | 124.2 | 127.6 | 131.5 |
Chainstay | 45.2 | 45.2 | 45.2 | 45.2 |
Fork Offset | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 |
Measurements are stated in centimeters unless otherwise indicated.
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While expensive, this bike is beast! When riding in town it's like riding on a cloud. When on the trails, it's powerful and agile. This bike is good for beginners to eMtn biking, like myself. I've gone on over a dozen rides now and logged over a hundred miles, this machine is sweeeeet! The battery charges fast and the assist is WOW -- so cool! Buy it!
I had this e-bike for about a year, and my experience started off great. The bike handled well and felt solid on the trails. However, over time, things began breaking down. The first issue was a loud noise when descending, which turned out to be a loose brake rotor. REI replaced it, and the problem was resolved. A few rides later, the front fork shock stopped working and had to be replaced. Then, the dropper seat post failed and was also replaced. Not long after, the chainring became loose—tightening it helped temporarily, but the issue returned. Eventually, the bike's suspension started making loud creaking noises when riding downhill. What started as a five-star experience quickly dropped to two stars. This bike required constant maintenance, despite my gentle riding style. For a bike costing over $5,000, I expected much better durability. Thankfully, REI’s return policy allowed me to return it. Overall, a disappointing experience.
The bike is okay so far. The Bosh battery and motor operate nicely. I gave it a three-star review because it is very, very heavy. It weighs 62 pounds without a kickstand, lights or any accessories. I though the carbon frame would make it lighter.
I’ve had this bike for over 8mos and have put over 500 miles of climbs and aggressive downhill on it. It handles the chunk like butter, has tons of power for the ride back to the top, and has the most comfortable seat from the factory of any bike I’ve owned. My experience has been very positive. I typically ride 10-12 miles at a time and have 65% or more of the battery remaining at the end. The Bosch motor charges quickly and has been reliable. I love how the assist works when you’re restarting the climb on a steep hill. The stock tires have been really great. Excellent grip in tight switchbacks and have held up really well. When I wear them out, I’ll likely replace with the same tires. The suspension works great! The coil rear shock is quick and keeps the rear tire on the ground through even the rockiest descents. The Zeb fork is great as well, leading to a very stable ride on aggressive descents and large drops. The only maintenance I’ve had to do since buying the bike has been to replace the rear brake pads, retighten a few things that have loosened over time and adjust the rear derailleur a couple of times (typical maintenance). The bike has been very maintenance free for me. My biggest gripe would be the weight. It’s a little on the heavy side, but so are nearly all non-SL full power emtbs. The silver lining to the weight is that the bike is incredibly stable on rocky chunky descents at high speed. On tarmac downhill the bike is super smooth too. Was on a trail where you had to jump onto a road downhill for a couple of miles to get to the next trail entrance and the bike was crazy smooth at nearly 40mph. Great bike, really happy with Cannondale and the long travel of this bike.