The Art of Alchemy
Cannondale’s premium SmartForm alloy frameset offers a cocktail of robust resilience and playful trail performance. Strong, sleek, ready to send it—because polished doesn’t have to mean precious.
Moterra 3
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More Juice, No Excuse
The Moterra packs massive power, range, and silky suspension, handling rugged terrain like a luxury off-roader. Built to go further—faster.
Model Description
Rugged, responsive, and ready for anything—Moterra 3 has everything needed to tackle big days on the trail. The 150mm travel SmartForm C1 Alloy frame, huge 800Wh battery, and Bosch’s most powerful CX motor make short work of long climbs. A 160mm RockShox Psylo Silver RC fork and Deluxe Select shock ensure a controlled, responsive ride, while Shimano CUES U6000 shifting and MT520 4-piston brakes provide reliability you can count on. Ready to roll with WTB/Shimano wheels, it’s a no-nonsense trail companion.
What it's for
Endless spins, uphill wins, and permanent grins on all kinds of trails, from the mild to the wild
Highlights
- A premium SmartForm C1 Alloy frame - Proportional Response size-specific suspension, tuned for specifically for the air shock and 29” wheels
- Bosch's most powerful system – Performance CX motor and 800Wh battery. Incredibly natural power delivery and huge range
- RockShox’s workhorse all-mountain suspension – 160mm Psylo Silver RC fork and Deluxe Select air shock
- Reliable WTB ST i30 rims, 30mm inner width, with Shimano hubs and Continental Kryptotal tires
- Precise shifting from Shimano’s CUES U6000 LinkGlide 11-speed drivetrain
- Shimano MT520 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes with 203mm rotors deliver strong, consistent braking power
More Juice, No Excuse
Alloy Done Right
Cannondale’s been bending aluminum into awesomeness for decades. Forged with a SmartForm alloy frame, Moterra 3 and 4 deliver a blend of trail-hungry toughness and lively handling. 150mm rear suspension, 160mm at the front, rolling on sturdy 29ers—it’s snappy in switchbacks, poised on sketchy descents, and alway game for roughin’ it.
Play With Power
Cranking out up to 100Nm of torque via Bosch’s Performance Line CX, this rig will make you grin on the climbs and laugh on the descents. Fueled by 800Wh or 600Wh PowerTube battery options, you’ve got enough juice to taunt gravity all day. Power delivery so smooth, immediate, and satisfying—you’ll swear it’s reading your intentions before you’ve even touched the pedals.
Features
Big Power, Bigger Days
Bosch’s big 800Wh PowerTube fuels marathon rides and ambitious routes. More distance, more dirt, more bragging rights—extended range for adventures that refuse to quit.
Big Wheels, Big Fun
29-inch wheels roll fast, grip harder, and float over obstacles that others dodge. Roots and rocks become ramps, trails become playgrounds. All thrills, zero frills.
Stealthy Support
Integrated stealth kickstand mount means extra convenience, minus clunky visuals. Need it? Bolt one on. Don’t? You’ll never know it’s there—clean, clever, Cannondale.
Armor Up
An integrated skid plate keeps your motor and battery safe from sneaky roots and angry rocks. Silent guardian, rugged protector, always battle-ready—because dirt happens.
Wait, There's More
Bosch's PowerMore 250 range extender is compact, lightweight, and takes up the same downtube space as an average water bottle— but carries 250Wh of extra juice. Available as an aftermarket upgrade, it gives you more time to roam, climb, and push further into your ride—because sometimes, a longer day on the trail beats any seat at the pub.
Specs
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Platform
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Model NameMoterra 3
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Model CodeC65224U
Frameset
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FrameMoterra, SmartForm C1 Alloy, 29" wheels, 150mm travel, Proportional Response Tuned Suspension, removable downtube battery, alloy skid plate, 55mm chainline, internal cable routing, 148x12mm thru-axle, UDH, 200mm native post mount brake, 1.5” – 1.8” tapered headtube, 40mm two-bolt kickstand compatible, integrated Moterra rear rack and fender mounts
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ForkRockShox Psylo Silver RC, 160mm, Motion Control, SoloAir, 15x110mm Maxle, tapered steerer, 44mm offset
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HeadsetAcros ICR, 1.5" to 1.8", sealed bearings
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Rear ShockRockShox Deluxe Select, DebonAir+, adjustable rebound, 230x62.5mm
E-System
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Drive UnitBosch Performance Line CX
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BatteryBosch PowerTube, 800Wh
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ChargerBosch 4A
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DisplayBosch Purion 200
Drivetrain
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Rear DerailleurShimano CUES U6000, LinkGlide
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ShiftersShimano CUES U6000, 11-speed, LinkGlide
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ChainShimano LG500, LinkGlide, 11-speed
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CrankFSA Bosch E-bike w/ 55mm chainline, 160mm, 34T
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Rear CogsShimano CUES LG400, LinkGlide, 11-50, 11-speed
Brakes
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BrakesShimano MT520 4-piston hydraulic disc, 203mm RT64 rotors
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Brake LeversShimano MT501 hydraulic disc
Wheels
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RimsWTB ST i30 TCS, 30mm inner width, 32h, tubeless compatible
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SpokesDT Swiss Champion 2.0
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Tire Size2.4
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Wheel Size29
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Hubs(F) Shimano TC500, 15x110mm thru-axle / (R) Shimano TC500, 12x148mm thru-axle, centerlock
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Tires(F) Continental Kryptotal-F, 29x2.4", Enduro Soft Black Foldable / (R) Continental Kryptotal-R, 29x2.4", Enduro Soft Black Foldable
Components
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HandlebarCannondale 3 riser, 6061 Alloy, 25mm rise, 8° sweep, 4° rise, 800mm
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StemCannondale 1, 6061 Alloy, 35.0, 40mm, 0°
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GripsCannondale TaperRidge
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SaddleWTB Silverado Medium
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SeatpostCannondale DownLow Dropper, internal routing, 34.9, 150mm (S), 170mm (M), 200mm (L), 230mm (XL)
Extra
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Extra 1Bosch PowerMore range extender compatible
Please note that, based on component availability and other factors, specifications are subject to change without notice.
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