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Cannondale Tesoro X 1 vs Rad Power Bikes Radster Road

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 Tesoro X 1 claims 40 more miles of range.
  • The Radster Road costs $1000 less.
  • The Tesoro X 1 is mid-drive; the Radster Road is rear hub.
  • The Tesoro X 1 has no throttle; the Radster Road has a throttle.

Every spec, side by side

Tesoro X 1Radster Road
Headline
Price$2,999$1,999
CategoryCommuterCommuter
Price per Wh$4.00 per Wh$2.78 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Torque—100 Nm
Motor power250 W750 W
DriveMid-driveRear hub
Motor makeBosch Performance Line SpeedRad
Drive systemBosch—
Sensor—Torque
Battery & range
Battery750 Wh720 Wh
Voltage—48V
Capacity—15 Ah
Removable batteryYesYes
Range (claim)105 mi65 mi
Range as statedUp to 105 mi (the same page also says 109)25-65 miles
Est. real range—36 mi
Estimate assumes—20 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight—74.5 lb
Max load—320 lb
Rack capacity55 lb55 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
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
Front rotor203 mm180 mm
Rear rotor203 mm180 mm
SuspensionHardtail (front only)Hardtail (front only)
Fork travel100 mm80 mm
Rear travelNoneNone
Front suspensionYesYes
Suspension seatpost50 mmNo
Tires29 x 2.2 Continental Race King (27.5 x 2.2 on size S)29 x 2.2
DisplayBosch Kiox 300 w/ LED RemoteRad color display
FrameSmartForm C1 AlloyAluminum
SizesS-XLRegular, Large
Step-through optionNoNo
Included
LightsYesYes
FendersYesYes
RackYesYes
KickstandYesYes
SafetyUL 2849UL 2849*
Safety certificationUL 2849: full systemUL 2849: most models, confirm this one
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)"UL Certified to UL 2849 and UL 2271" on individual product pages, with the lineup-wide claim hedged as "All Rad ebikes are either UL Certified or tested by ACT to comply with UL 2849"
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)Two year limited warranty; battery 300 recharge cycles or 2 years, whichever comes first (brand policy)

Specs transcribed from www.cannondale.com on 09/30/2026 and www.radpowerbikes.com on 09/19/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.

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