Cannondale Moterra Neo: suspension setup & specs
The Cannondale Moterra Neo is an e-MTB for trail and touring with 160 mm of fork travel and 150 mm at the rear. It is powered by Bosch Performance Line CX. Below you will find all 5 current builds with fork, shock and shock size, plus SAG values in millimetres and a tyre pressure table.
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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 1 | Fox Float Factory 38 (160 mm) | Fox Float X Factory | 230x62.5 | 150 mm | Bosch Performance Line CX | – | – | Setup → |
| Moterra 2 | RockShox ZEB Select (160 mm) | RockShox Deluxe Select+ | 230x62.5 | 150 mm | Bosch Performance Line CX | – | – | Setup → |
| Moterra 3 | RockShox Psylo Silver RC (160 mm) | RockShox Deluxe Select | 230x62.5 | 150 mm | Bosch Performance Line CX | – | – | Setup → |
| Moterra 4 | SR Suntour Zeron 36-X Boost (160 mm) | RockShox Deluxe Select | 230x62.5 | 150 mm | Bosch Performance Line CX | – | – | Setup → |
| Moterra 4 Plus | SR Suntour Zeron 36-X Boost (160 mm) | RockShox Deluxe Select | 230x62.5 | 150 mm | Bosch Performance Line CX | – | – | Setup → |
How it compares
With 160 mm at the fork, the Cannondale Moterra Neo sits above average: across the 101 bikes in the “e-MTB for trail and touring” category in our database, the median is 150 mm. The fork has 10 mm more travel than the rear end with 150 mm – a common layout that takes load off the front on steep terrain. On travel, it slots in between the Cannondale Habit Neo and the Cannondale Moterra Neo LT in the Cannondale range. The frame is available in carbon or aluminium.
Depending on the build, fork and shock come from FOX, RockShox and SR Suntour. In total, 4 different forks are used, from the Fox Float Factory 38 to the SR Suntour Zeron 36-X Boost. It is powered by Bosch Performance Line CX.
Setup notes for this spec
- Air fork (Fox Float Factory 38): the air valve is on top of the left leg under a cap. Change pressure in small steps (about 5 psi (0.34 bar)) and cycle the fork a few times afterwards so the air chambers can equalise.
- Rebound: turn the red FOX and RockShox adjuster fully closed first and count clicks from there – that way you can note settings and restore them later.
- Air shock (Fox Float X Factory): measure SAG in your riding position, ideally with a helper holding the bike. Cycle the shock a few times after every pressure change.
- 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
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.
160 mm fork, 62.5 mm shock stroke (all builds)
| Riding style | Fork SAG | Shock SAG |
|---|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 27 mm | 24 % = 15.0 mm on the shock shaft |
| Trail | 20 % = 32 mm | 28 % = 17.5 mm on the shock shaft |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 35 mm | 30 % = 18.8 mm on the shock shaft |
| Bike park | 20 % = 32 mm | 27 % = 16.9 mm on the shock shaft |
How to measure SAG is explained in our guide SAG setup.
Tyre pressure starting values
Basis: 2.40″ tyre width, tubeless, trail casing, including the e-MTB surcharge. If you run tubes, add about 0.2 bar (2.9 psi); with an insert, about 0.1 bar (1.5 psi) less is enough. Stock tyres: (F) Continental Kryptotal-F, 29x2.4", Enduro Soft Black Foldable / (R) Continental Kryptotal-R, 29x2.4", Enduro Soft Black Foldable; Schwalbe Magic Mary Performance, 29x2.4", Tube.
| 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
You will find a guide value for air pressure on the fork sticker (or on the shock) or in the suspension makers’ charts. Our calculator also takes riding style and rebound into account. In the end, measured SAG is what counts.