Cannondale Moterra SL LAB71 – Electric Mountain Bike

The Cannondale Moterra SL LAB71 pairs full-power motor output with lightweight, agile trail handling. Built around a carbon FlexPivot frame and a custom-tuned Shimano EP801 motor delivering 85Nm of torque and 600+ watts of peak power, it delivers dynamic assist across technical terrain and fast, flowy descents.

Components include Fox Factory 36 suspension, SRAM XX Eagle AXS wireless electronic shifting, and DT Swiss XMC 1501 carbon wheels. With customizable geometry via an adjustable head angle and integrated Flip Chip, this machine offers consistent control and responsive trail performance.

Key Features

Brand	Cannondale
Model Name	Moterra SL LAB71
Model Code	C65114U
Platform	Moterra SL
Frame	LAB71 Moterra SL Carbon, 150mm travel, Proportional Response Tuned Suspension, FlexPivot Chainstay, direct mount internal battery, engineered plastic skid plate, 55mm chainline, internal cable routing, 29” FlipChip, 148x12mm Maxle thru-axle, UDH hanger, 200mm native post mount brake, angle adjust headset
Fork	Fox Float Factory 36, 160mm travel, Grip2 Damper, Kashima coating, 15x110mm Kabolt thru-axle, tapered steerer, 44mm offset
Rear Shock	Fox Float X Factory, 2 pos adj, EVOL LV, 210x55mm
Drive Unit	Shimano EP801, 85Nm, Custom Tuned, Eco, Trail 1, Trail 2, Boost Modes
Battery	Custom 601Wh battery
Display	Shimano SC-EM800 Cycle Computer, Bluetooth LE Compatible
Charger	Custom 4A
Rear Derailleur	SRAM XX Eagle AXS, T-Type
Shifters	SRAM Eagle AXS T-Type Ultimate Pod Controller
Brakes	SRAM Code Ultimate Stealth, 4-piston hydraulic disc, 200mm HS2 rotors
Rims	DT Swiss XMC 1501, carbon, 30mm inner width, hookless, TSS tubeless ready
Tires	(F) Maxxis DHF, 29×2.5 “, 3C, EXO+, tubeless ready / (R) Maxxis Dissector , 27.5×2.4”, 3C, EXO+, tubeless ready
Handlebar	OneUp Carbon Ebar, 35mm clamp, 35mm Rise, 8° sweep, 5° rise, 780mm
Seatpost	RockShox Reverb AXS, 31.6, 150mm (S), 170mm (M-XL)
Battery Weight	3.1 kg

Highlights

• LAB71, full carbon, 150mm travel FlexPivot frame with Proportional Response suspension kinematics and geometry
• Fox Factory suspension – 160mm Factory Float 36 fork & Factory Float X rear shock
• DT Swiss XMC 1501 carbon, tubeless-ready, all-mountain wheelset
• SRAM XX AXS wireless 12-speed shifting & Code Ultimate Stealth 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes, plus e*thirteen Race Carbon cranks
• RockShox wireless remote Reverb AXS dropper post, and a OneUp stem and Carbon Ebar
• Shimano EP801 motor & custom, high-energy-density 601Wh internal battery

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Materials & care

Keep carbon frame and electronic drive components clean by wiping down with water and mild bike cleaner after rides; avoid direct high-pressure spray around motor, pivot bearings, and battery seals.

Sizing & fit

Available in frame sizes SM, MD, LG, and XL to fit a range of rider heights, featuring proportional response geometry and frame-size-specific dropper post travel.

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Warranty

Cannondale bicycles include a limited lifetime warranty on the frame and a one-year warranty on all Cannondale components. Some components have additional warranty coverage provided by the component manufacturer.

What’s included

• Cannondale Moterra SL LAB71 Electric Mountain Bike
• Custom 4A Battery Charger
• SRAM AXS Charger
• Tubeless Valves

Frequently asked questions What drive unit powers the Moterra SL LAB71? It is equipped with a custom-tuned Shimano EP801 motor providing 85Nm of torque and over 600 watts of peak power across four assist modes. What is the battery capacity and weight? The bike features a custom, high-energy-density 601Wh internal battery that weighs 3.1 kg including the wiring harness. Can the wheel configuration be changed? Yes, an integrated Flip Chip allows riders to maintain the stock mullet setup (29-inch front, 27.5-inch rear) or switch to a full 29-inch front and rear configuration. What suspension components are installed? It comes with a Fox Float Factory 36 fork with 160mm travel and a Fox Float X Factory rear shock paired with the 150mm FlexPivot frame.