How to Choose Mountain Bikes

For mountain trail-riding fun, the Cannondale Moterra 4 aluminum electric mountain bike is capable of tackling the steepest descents and hardest climbs—with fully integrated all-mountain e-bike tech.
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Best Use | Mountain Biking |
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E-Bike Classification | Class 1: pedal assist up to 20 mph |
Motor | Shimano EP8 |
Motor Type | Mid-Drive |
Motor Torque (Nm) | 85 Newton meters |
Battery Type | Lithium Ion |
Battery Capacity (Wh) | 630 watt hours |
Battery Removable | Yes |
Charge Time (hrs) | 4.5 hours |
Pedal Assist Range | 75 miles |
Mountain Bike Style | Trail |
Frame | SmartForm C2 alloy, 150 mm travel, Cannondale Tuned Suspension, removable down tube battery, internal cable routing, 148x12mm thru-axle, post mount brake, tapered head tube |
Bike Suspension | Full Suspension |
Fork | RockShox 35 Silver R, 150 mm, Solo Air, 15x110 mm stealth thru-axle, tapered steerer, 51 mm offset |
Fork Travel | 150 millimeters |
Rear Shock | RockShox Deluxe Select R, DebonAir |
Crankset | FSA E-Bike, 165 mm, SRAM Eagle, 34T Steel |
Shifters | SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM SX Eagle |
Rear Cogs | SRAM PG-1210, SX Eagle, 11-50, 12-speed |
Number of Gears | 12 gear(s) |
Brake Type | Hydraulic Disc Brake |
Brakes | TRP Slate G4 4 Piston hydraulic disc, 200/200 mm rotors |
Brake Levers | TRP hydraulic disc |
Rims | WTB STX i25 TCS, 32h, tubeless ready |
Front Hub | Shimano MT400, 15x110 mm thru-axle |
Rear Hub | Shimano MT400, 12x148 mm thru-axle |
Wheel Size | 29 inches |
Tires | Maxxis Rekon, 29 x 2.6 in., 60 TPI Exo |
Tire Width | 2.6 inches |
Handlebar Shape | Riser Bar |
Handlebar | Cannondale 3 riser, 6061 alloy, 15 mm rise, 8° sweep, 4° rise, 780 mm |
Stem | Cannondale 3, 3D forged 6061 alloy, 1-1/8 in., 31.8, 7° |
Seat Post | TranzX dropper, internal routing, 31.6, S: 100 mm; M: 120 mm; L-XL: 130 mm |
Dropper Post | Yes |
Saddle | Cannondale Ergo XC |
Pedals | Not included |
Headset | Integrated sealed bearing, tapered |
Chain | Unavailable |
Weight | 57 pounds |
Bike Weight | Bike weight is based on median size, as sold, or the average of two median sizes. |
Gender | Unisex |
S | M | L | XL | |
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Height Range | 5'1"-5'5" | 5'4"-5'9" | 5'8"-6'1" | 6'0"-6'5" |
Reach | 42.5 | 45.0 | 47.5 | 50.0 |
Stack | 61.7 | 61.7 | 61.7 | 62.6 |
Effective Top Tube | 57.9 | 60.4 | 62.9 | 65.6 |
Seat Tube Center-Top | 43.0 | 45.0 | 48.0 | 51.0 |
Standover Height | 72.7 | 73.5 | 74.5 | 77.0 |
Head Tube Length | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 12.4 |
Head Tube Angle (degrees) | 65.0 | 65.0 | 65.0 | 65.0 |
Seat Tube Angle (degrees) | 71.0 | 71.0 | 71.0 | 71.0 |
Bottom Bracket Height | 35.0 | 35.0 | 35.0 | 35.0 |
Wheelbase | 120.9 | 123.4 | 125.9 | 128.8 |
Chainstay | 45.5 | 45.5 | 45.5 | 45.5 |
Fork Offset | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 |
Measurements are stated in centimeters unless otherwise noted.