Commuter
Cannondale Tesoro X 1
$2,999
Price
750 Wh
Battery
Cannondale Tesoro X 1 vs Specialized Turbo Vado SL 2 4.0
Two commuter e-bikes at $2,999–$3,599.99, 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 230 Wh more battery.
- The Tesoro X 1 costs $601 less.
- The Tesoro X 1 is hardtail (front only); the Turbo Vado SL 2 4.0 is rigid.
Every spec, side by side
| Tesoro X 1 | Turbo Vado SL 2 4.0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Headline | ||
| Price | $2,999 | $3,599.99 |
| Category | Commuter | Commuter |
| Price per Wh | $4.00 per Wh | $6.92 per Wh |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Motor | ||
| Motor power | 250 W | — |
| Drive | Mid-drive | Mid-drive |
| Motor make | Bosch Performance Line Speed | Specialized SL 1.2 |
| Drive system | Bosch | — |
| Sensor | — | Torque |
| Battery & range | ||
| Battery | 750 Wh | 520 Wh |
| Removable battery | Yes | No |
| Range (claim) | 105 mi | — |
| Range as stated | Up to 105 mi (the same page also says 109) | — |
| Weight & capacity | ||
| Rack capacity | 55 lb | — |
| Class & speed | ||
| Throttle | No | — |
| Top assisted speed | 28 mph | — |
| Build | ||
| Gears | 11-speed | 10-speed |
| Drivetrain | microSHIFT XLE11 (11-46T) | Shimano CUES (11-48T) |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc | Hydraulic disc |
| Front rotor | 203 mm | — |
| Rear rotor | 203 mm | — |
| Suspension | Hardtail (front only) | Rigid |
| Fork travel | 100 mm | Rigid |
| Rear travel | None | None |
| Front suspension | Yes | No |
| Suspension seatpost | 50 mm | No |
| Tires | 29 x 2.2 Continental Race King (27.5 x 2.2 on size S) | — |
| Display | Bosch Kiox 300 w/ LED Remote | — |
| Frame | SmartForm C1 Alloy | Alloy |
| Sizes | S-XL | S-XL |
| Step-through option | No | Yes |
| Included | ||
| Lights | Yes | — |
| Fenders | Yes | — |
| Rack | Yes | — |
| Kickstand | 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) | No UL certification stated on the product pages we read |
| 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) | 2 years on components, lifetime on frames (brand policy) |
Specs transcribed from www.cannondale.com on 09/30/2026 and www.specialized.com on 09/19/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.