Cannondale Moterra Neo LT: suspension setup & specs
The Cannondale Moterra Neo LT is an e-enduro bike with 170 mm of fork travel and 165 mm at the rear. It is powered by Bosch Performance Line CX. Here you will find all 1 current builds with fork, shock and shock size, plus matching SAG and tyre pressure starting values.
Calculate the setup for your Cannondale Moterra Neo LT →
All builds
Fork, shock, shock size (eye-to-eye length × stroke) and rear travel, motor, weight and price according to the manufacturer. Wheel size: 29.
| Build | Fork | Shock | Shock size | Rear travel | Motor | Weight | RRP | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moterra LT 1 | Fox Float Performance 38 (170 mm) | Fox DHX Performance | 230x65 | 165 mm | Bosch Performance Line CX | – | – | Setup → |
How it compares
170 mm at the fork almost exactly matches the 170 mm median of the 56 bikes in the “e-enduro bike” category in our database. The rear offers 165 mm, 5 mm less than the front. No other Cannondale model among its e-mountain bikes has more travel up front. Cannondale builds the frame from carbon.
Cannondale uses FOX suspension throughout. The Moterra LT 1 build uses a coil shock (Fox DHX Performance), so SAG is set with the spring rate rather than air pressure. It is powered by Bosch Performance Line CX.
Setup notes for this spec
- Fork (Fox Float Performance 38): air goes in through the valve on top of the left leg. After every change, compress the fork firmly a few times before measuring SAG.
- Rebound: turn the red FOX adjuster fully closed first and count clicks from there – that way you can note settings and restore them later.
- Coil shock (Fox DHX Performance): SAG is determined by the spring rate. Only add enough preload to stop the spring from rattling.
- e-MTB: the extra weight mainly affects tyre pressure, which is why the table below already includes a surcharge. SAG is measured just as on a bike without a motor.
Target SAG for the Cannondale Moterra Neo LT
The table converts the recommended SAG percentages into millimetres, so you can check them with the O-ring directly on the stanchion and on the shock shaft. Adjust the air pressure until the value is right. If Cannondale specifies its own target SAG for your model, that takes priority.
170 mm fork, 65.0 mm shock stroke (all builds)
| Riding style | Fork SAG | Shock SAG |
|---|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 29 mm | 24 % = 15.6 mm on the shock shaft |
| Trail | 20 % = 34 mm | 28 % = 18.2 mm on the shock shaft |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 37 mm | 30 % = 19.5 mm on the shock shaft |
| Bike park | 20 % = 34 mm | 27 % = 17.6 mm on the shock shaft |
How to measure SAG is explained in our guide SAG setup.
Tyre pressure starting values
For 2.50″ wide tyres, tubeless with a trail casing, including the e-MTB surcharge. With an inner tube about 0.2 bar (2.9 psi) more, with an insert about 0.1 bar (1.5 psi) less. Stock tyres: (F) Schwalbe Shredda Front, 29x2.5", Radial casing, Addix Ultra Soft Foldable, tubeless ready / (R) Schwalbe Albert, 27.5x2.5", Radial casing, Addix Soft Foldable, tubeless ready.
| Ready-to-ride weight | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|
| 60 kg | 1.48 bar (21 psi) | 1.68 bar (24 psi) |
| 70 kg | 1.60 bar (23 psi) | 1.80 bar (26 psi) |
| 80 kg | 1.72 bar (25 psi) | 1.92 bar (28 psi) |
| 90 kg | 1.84 bar (27 psi) | 2.04 bar (30 psi) |
| 100 kg | 1.96 bar (28 psi) | 2.16 bar (31 psi) |
| 110 kg | 2.08 bar (30 psi) | 2.28 bar (33 psi) |
| 120 kg | 2.20 bar (32 psi) | 2.40 bar (35 psi) |
Air pressure in the fork and shock
The sticker on the fork (or on the shock) and the manufacturers’ setup charts give you a first pressure. Our calculator is more precise and suggests rebound too – always check the result via SAG.