Commuter
Cannondale Tesoro X 1
$2,999
Price
750 Wh
Battery
Cannondale Tesoro X 1 vs Tern Vektron Q9
Two commuter e-bikes at $2,999–$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 35 more miles of range.
- The Tesoro X 1 assists 8 mph faster.
- The Tesoro X 1 is hardtail (front only); the Vektron Q9 is rigid.
Every spec, side by side
| Tesoro X 1 | Vektron Q9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Headline | ||
| Price | $2,999 | $2,999 |
| Category | Commuter | Commuter |
| Price per Wh | $4.00 per Wh | $7.50 per Wh |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Motor | ||
| Torque | — | 50 Nm |
| Motor power | 250 W | — |
| Drive | Mid-drive | Mid-drive |
| Motor make | Bosch Performance Line Speed | Bosch Active Line Plus |
| Drive system | Bosch | Bosch |
| Battery & range | ||
| Battery | 750 Wh | 400 Wh |
| Removable battery | Yes | Yes |
| Range (claim) | 105 mi | 70 mi |
| Range as stated | Up to 105 mi (the same page also says 109) | 35-70 miles (400Wh) |
| Est. real range | — | 25 mi |
| Estimate assumes | — | 16 Wh per mile |
| Weight & capacity | ||
| Weight | — | 48.3 lb |
| Max load | — | 276 lb |
| Rack capacity | 55 lb | 60 lb |
| Class & speed | ||
| Ships as | — | Class 1: pedal assist to 20 mph, no throttle |
| Unlocks to | — | Class 1 |
| Class | — | Class 1 |
| Throttle | No | No |
| Top assisted speed | 28 mph | 20 mph |
| Build | ||
| Gears | 11-speed | 9-speed |
| Drivetrain | microSHIFT XLE11 (11-46T) | Shimano Alivio 1x9 (11-32T) |
| 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 | — |
| Tires | 29 x 2.2 Continental Race King (27.5 x 2.2 on size S) | 20 in Schwalbe Big Apple (55-406), puncture protection, Reflex |
| Display | Bosch Kiox 300 w/ LED Remote | Bosch Purion |
| Frame | SmartForm C1 Alloy | 7005 aluminium |
| Sizes | S-XL | One size |
| Step-through option | No | — |
| Included | ||
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Fenders | Yes | Yes |
| Rack | Yes | Yes |
| Kickstand | Yes | Yes |
| Safety | UL 2849 | UL 2849 |
| Safety certification | UL 2849: full system | 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) | Tern ebikes use e-bike systems that are certified to UL 2849 |
| Warranty | 1 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) | — |
Specs transcribed from www.cannondale.com on 09/30/2026 and www.ternbicycles.com on 09/30/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.