Cannondale Moto Carbon 3
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benshreds
(Feb 16, 2010 at 10:55)
This is the most progressive 6 inch bike i have ever ridden. I have been on Spec. Enduros, rocky switch, all the Konas, Cove G Spot, you name it. This bike far out preforms them all. The hatchet drive linkage provides really good supple suspension off the top and ramps up perfect for big hits. The con to this model is the hayes brakes. I swapped them for avid elixers. I also threw on the Race Face Atlas FR cranks. There is no reason to ride this bike with 3 chainrings. Plus the bash guard has been helpful. Killer bike, carbon makes it ton lighter. Can easily get it down to 30lbs.
Cannondale Moto Carbon 3
(MSRP $3899.99)
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Pick the adjective of choice for the Moto: Burly. Brawny. Beautiful. Bump-aliscious. For all-mountain riders on steeper terrain, the Moto shines. Revolutionary floating shock technology gobbles up baby-head sized rocks, and delivers premium suspension performance. Ultra-stiff bottom bracket shell resists torsional stress and the sloppy flex that takes away from the riding experience.
HATCHET DRIVE
Cannondale's engineers break rear shock stiction faster and have re-oriented shock forces in the frame with the floating shock of the Hatchet Drive for better real-world riding performance. Why call it the Hatchet Drive? The links look just like a hatchet. Go check it out.
HOT BOX
Carbon fiber is already resistant to torsional forces. But Cannondale's engineers boosted that trait at the BB shell with nearly no weight penalty by sandwiching the area (the Hot Box) with two slim carbon fiber plates.
DIABLO HEADTUBE
The Moto's carbon headtube is devilishly large. With a 66.6 mm outer diameter, the proportions give it precise steering, which is vital when picking lines through gnarly rock gardens.
ASYMETRIC STAYS AND PIVOTS
For the ultimate in power transfer and resistance to energy-sapping torsional flex, the Moto's chainstays and swingarm pivot are asymmetrically shaped. The designs also optimize our desire to shave unneeded weight.
HATCHET DRIVE
Cannondale's engineers break rear shock stiction faster and have re-oriented shock forces in the frame with the floating shock of the Hatchet Drive for better real-world riding performance. Why call it the Hatchet Drive? The links look just like a hatchet. Go check it out.
HOT BOX
Carbon fiber is already resistant to torsional forces. But Cannondale's engineers boosted that trait at the BB shell with nearly no weight penalty by sandwiching the area (the Hot Box) with two slim carbon fiber plates.
DIABLO HEADTUBE
The Moto's carbon headtube is devilishly large. With a 66.6 mm outer diameter, the proportions give it precise steering, which is vital when picking lines through gnarly rock gardens.
ASYMETRIC STAYS AND PIVOTS
For the ultimate in power transfer and resistance to energy-sapping torsional flex, the Moto's chainstays and swingarm pivot are asymmetrically shaped. The designs also optimize our desire to shave unneeded weight.
Specifications Compare to other All Mountain/Enduro/XC
| Release Date | 2009 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3,900 | |
| Travel | 160mm | |
| Rear Shock | FOX DHX 4.0 Air | |
| Fork | Rock Shox Lyric IS U-Turn, 160-115 mm | |
| Headset | Moto 1.5" Integrated | |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-970, 11-34 | |
| Crankarms | SRAM GXP1, 22/32/44 | |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM GXP | |
| Pedals | Crank Brothers Smarty | |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X-9 | |
| Chain | Shimano 9-speed | |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano LX | |
| Shifter Pods | Sram X-7 trigger | |
| Handlebar | FSA XC-281AOS, 25 mm rise | |
| Stem | Cannondale XC3 1.5", 31.8 mm | |
| Grips | Cannondale GRIND Locking | |
| Brakes | Hayes Stroker Trail, 185/185 mm(S-M), 203/185 mm(L-X) | |
| Hubs | Thru-20 front, Formula Thru-12 rear | |
| Spokes | DT Swiss Champion | |
| Rim | DT Swiss E540, 32 hole | |
| Tires | Continental Mountain King Supersonic, 26 x 2.4" | |
| Seat | Cannondale CO2 w/Chromoly rails | |
| Seatpost | FSA FR-270 |
Dimensions
| Size | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frame Weight | ||||
| Bike Weight | ||||
| Headtube Angle | 67.5 ° | 67.5 ° | 67.5 ° | 67.5 ° |
| Seattube Angle | 72.5 ° | 72.5 ° | 72.5 ° | 72.5 ° |
| Headtube Length | ||||
| Chainstay Length | 420 mm | 420 mm | 420 mm | 420 mm |
| BB Height | 363 mm | 363 mm | 363 mm | 363 mm |
| BB Width | ||||
| Seat Post Diameter | ||||
| Front Derailleur Width | ||||
| HeadTube Diameter | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Top Tube Length | 578 mm | 603 mm | 629 mm | 652 mm |
| WheelBase | 1098 mm | 1124 mm | 1156 mm | 1184 mm |
| Standover Height | 748 mm | 764 mm | 807 mm | 820 mm |