Commuter
Cannondale Tesoro X 1
$2,999
Price
750 Wh
Battery
Cannondale Tesoro X 1 vs Gazelle Medeo T9 City HMB
Two commuter e-bikes at $2,599–$2,999, every published spec lined up. Nothing here is estimated: a figure the manufacturer does not publish is shown as “—”.
Where they differ
- The Tesoro X 1 carries 350 Wh more battery.
- The Tesoro X 1 claims 30 more miles of range.
- The Tesoro X 1 assists 8 mph faster.
- The Medeo T9 City HMB costs $400 less.
Every spec, side by side
| Tesoro X 1 | Medeo T9 City HMB | |
|---|---|---|
| Headline | ||
| Price | $2,999 | $2,599 |
| Category | Commuter | Commuter |
| Price per Wh | $4.00 per Wh | $6.50 per Wh |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Motor | ||
| Torque | — | 40 Nm |
| Motor power | 250 W | — |
| Drive | Mid-drive | Mid-drive |
| Motor make | Bosch Performance Line Speed | Bosch Active Line (Smart System) |
| Drive system | Bosch | Bosch |
| Battery & range | ||
| Battery | 750 Wh | 400 Wh |
| Voltage | — | 36V |
| Capacity | — | 11.1 Ah |
| Removable battery | Yes | — |
| Range (claim) | 105 mi | 75 mi |
| Range as stated | Up to 105 mi (the same page also says 109) | 30-75 miles (Gazelle, Turbo to Eco) |
| Weight & capacity | ||
| Rack capacity | 55 lb | — |
| Class & speed | ||
| Throttle | No | No |
| Top assisted speed | 28 mph | 20 mph |
| Build | ||
| Gears | 11-speed | 9-speed |
| Drivetrain | microSHIFT XLE11 (11-46T) | Shimano 9-speed derailleur, KMC chain |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc | Hydraulic disc |
| Front rotor | 203 mm | 180 mm |
| Rear rotor | 203 mm | 160 mm |
| Suspension | Hardtail (front only) | Hardtail (front only) |
| Fork travel | 100 mm | 75 mm |
| Rear travel | None | — |
| Front suspension | Yes | Yes |
| Suspension seatpost | 50 mm | No |
| Tires | 29 x 2.2 Continental Race King (27.5 x 2.2 on size S) | 27.5 x 2.4 (62-584) Continental Contact Plus |
| Display | Bosch Kiox 300 w/ LED Remote | Bosch LED Remote |
| Frame | SmartForm C1 Alloy | Aluminum |
| Sizes | S-XL | XS-L (40-55 cm) |
| Step-through option | No | Yes |
| Included | ||
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Fenders | Yes | — |
| Rack | Yes | Yes |
| Kickstand | Yes | Yes |
| Safety | UL 2849 | — |
| Safety certification | UL 2849: full system | — |
| As the maker states it | UL 2849 Lithium-Ion Battery Safety (listed under Certifications in the spec tables of the Moterra 4 and Tesoro X 1; the Treadwell Neo 2 lists none) | Product pages show "Intertek ETL Listed" without naming the standard; no UL 2849 claim stated |
| Warranty | 1 yr | 2 yr |
| Warranty terms | Limited lifetime warranty on the frame for bikes, one year on all Cannondale components; other components carry their maker's warranty (brand policy) | Up to 10 years on the frame and non-suspension forks, 5 years on suspension forks and paint, 2 years on parts; motor, battery and display 2 years (brand policy) |
Specs transcribed from www.cannondale.com on 09/30/2026 and www.gazellebikes.com on 09/30/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.