WILTON, Conn., July 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Cannondale, a
premium brand of Dorel Industries, Inc. (TSX: DII.B, DII.A), today
released the Moterra and Habit NEO, two all-new e-mountain bikes
crafted to bring exceptional handling and serious capability to
every kind of trail, from the nasty and gnarly to the flowy and
fun. The new Moterra is built to thrive on rugged descents and
technical climbs in the high mountains but is happy to play
wherever it's pointed. The Habit NEO is the snappy, lively,
do-it-all trail machine that ramps up the fun factor on fast, flowy
singletrack, while having the chops to tackle anything the mountain
has to offer.
Moterra offers more serious all-mountain capability, with 160mm
of terrain-swallowing travel front and rear; big forks, and beefier
component specs. It runs on 29" wheels for all sizes except Small,
which switches to 27.5" for a better fit for smaller riders. While
it shines on the rowdier trails, the Moterra displays incredible
poise on mellower terrain as well, making it easy for riders to
roll with more travel and more capability than they otherwise
would.
For riders who truly live for the descents, there is the Moterra
SE, a full-on, no-car shuttle machine. It takes Moterra's trail
capability and kicks it up a few notches with a 180mm RockShox
Boxxer fork, a Super Deluxe Select piggyback shock and super-sticky
Maxxis Assegai tires.
The Habit NEO is designed for the fast and flowy end of the
trail spectrum. It has 130mm of suspension in the rear and 140mm up
front, as well as 29" wheels with big grippy tires across all
sizes, giving it the same well-rounded playfulness as its
non-electric cousin, the Habit. It's agile, poppy and fun on all
kinds of trails, for all kinds of riders.
The Moterra and Habit NEO feature Bosch's brand new,
industry-leading drive unit and battery technology. The new
lightweight and more compact Performance CX drive unit delivers
incredible torque and power to get up any climb and is unmatched in
its smooth and natural feel. That power, paired with fully
integrated, yet easily removable 500wh and 625wh Powertube
batteries, make range anxiety a thing of the past.
Both bikes use Cannondale's BallisTec carbon fiber construction
for frames that are light, stiff, and durable enough for life-time
warranties. They also feature Cannondale's size-specific
Proportional Response Suspension Technology. This groundbreaking
design technology is the only system that alters the suspension
kinematics by frame size to ensure the best possible suspension
response for every size rider in every situation. Factoring in the
lower center of gravity and additional power of the drive units,
Proportional Response maximizes traction and suspension response to
deliver exceptional grip while climbing, superior braking on
descents, and a more lively, responsive feel over every part of the
trail.
The progressive long, low and slack geometry of the Moterra and
Habit NEO, paired with properly wide bars and properly short stems,
delivers confident, stable handling, while Cannondale's proprietary
Si motor mount positions the drive unit low and forward for optimal
weight distribution, for a surprisingly nimble, agile feel.
Kitted out for serious trail duty, both bikes are equipped with
dropper seatposts, powerful hydraulic disc brakes with huge 220 or
200mm rotors, and even bright Supernova front lights on the top
models so riders can keep the fun going long after the sun
sets.
The all new Moterra will be available in 3 models plus the
Moterra SE. The Habit NEO will be available in 4 models. For more
information on the all-new Moterra and Habit NEO, visit
www.cannondale.com. Be sure to also follow Cannondale on
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.
ABOUT CANNONDALE:
Cannondale is a premium brand of Cycling Sports Group, a division
of Dorel Industries' (TSX: DII.B, DII.A) Dorel Sports segment. Dorel Industries Inc. has
annual sales of US$2.6 billion and
employs approximately 9,200 people in facilities located in
twenty-five countries worldwide. With a reputation for continuous
innovation and quality, Cannondale is a global industry leader with
a strong heritage in design, development and manufacturing of
high-performance bicycles, apparel and accessories. For more
information, visit www.cannondale.com.
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