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Cannondale Tesoro X 1 vs Himiway A7 Commuter

Two commuter e-bikes at $1,999–$2,999, every published spec lined up. Nothing here is estimated: a figure the manufacturer does not publish is shown as “—”.

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Where they differ

  • The A7 Commuter costs $1000 less.
  • The Tesoro X 1 claims 35 more miles of range.
  • The Tesoro X 1 is mid-drive; the A7 Commuter is rear hub.
  • The Tesoro X 1 is hardtail (front only); the A7 Commuter is full suspension.
  • The Tesoro X 1 has no throttle; the A7 Commuter has a throttle.

Every spec, side by side

Tesoro X 1A7 Commuter
Headline
Price$2,999$1,999
CategoryCommuterCommuter
Price per Wh$4.00 per Wh$2.78 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Torque—70 Nm
Motor power250 W750 W
DriveMid-driveRear hub
Motor makeBosch Performance Line SpeedHimiway geared hub
Drive systemBosch—
Sensor—Torque + cadence
Battery & range
Battery750 Wh720 Wh
Voltage—48V
Capacity—15 Ah
Removable batteryYesYes
Range (claim)105 mi70 mi
Range as statedUp to 105 mi (the same page also says 109)Up to 70 miles
Est. real range—29 mi
Estimate assumes—25 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight—84 lb
Max load—400 lb
Rack capacity55 lb—
Class & speed
Ships as—Class 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph
Unlocks to—Class 3
Class—Class 2–3
ThrottleNoYes
Top assisted speed28 mph28 mph
Build
Gears11-speed8-speed
DrivetrainmicroSHIFT XLE11 (11-46T)Shimano (44T, 13-32T freewheel)
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
Front rotor203 mm180 mm
Rear rotor203 mm180 mm
SuspensionHardtail (front only)Full suspension
Fork travel100 mm120 mm
Rear travelNone90 mm
Front suspensionYesYes
Suspension seatpost50 mmNo
Tires29 x 2.2 Continental Race King (27.5 x 2.2 on size S)—
DisplayBosch Kiox 300 w/ LED Remote3.5" full colour, Bluetooth, adjustable angle
FrameSmartForm C1 Alloy—
SizesS-XLRegular, Large
Step-through optionNoYes
Included
LightsYesYes
FendersYes—
RackYes—
KickstandYes—
SafetyUL 2849UL 2271
Safety certificationUL 2849: full systemUL 2271: battery only
As the maker states itUL 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)UL2271 stated on the A7 product page; no UL 2849 system claim found
Warranty1 yr2 yr
Warranty termsLimited lifetime warranty on the frame for bikes, one year on all Cannondale components; other components carry their maker's warranty (brand policy)2-year all-inclusive manufacturer's warranty (brand policy)

Specs transcribed from www.cannondale.com on 09/30/2026 and himiwaybike.com on 09/20/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.

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