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Cannondale Tesoro X 1 vs Trek FX+ 2

Two commuter e-bikes at $2,299.99–$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 55 more miles of range.
  • The Tesoro X 1 carries 230 Wh more battery.
  • The Tesoro X 1 assists 8 mph faster.
  • The FX+ 2 costs $699 less.
  • The Tesoro X 1 is mid-drive; the FX+ 2 is rear hub.
  • The Tesoro X 1 has no throttle; the FX+ 2 has a throttle.

Every spec, side by side

Tesoro X 1FX+ 2
Headline
Price$2,999$2,299.99
CategoryCommuterCommuter
Price per Wh$4.00 per Wh$4.42 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Torque—60 Nm
Motor power250 W500 W
DriveMid-driveRear hub
Motor makeBosch Performance Line Speed—
Drive systemBosch—
Sensor—Torque
Battery & range
Battery750 Wh520 Wh
Removable batteryYesYes
Range (claim)105 mi50 mi
Range as statedUp to 105 mi (the same page also says 109)Up to 50 mi
Est. real range—33 mi
Estimate assumes—16 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight—55.78 lb
Max load—300 lb
Rack capacity55 lb—
Class & speed
Ships as—Class 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph
Class—Class 2
ThrottleNoYes
Top assisted speed28 mph20 mph
Build
Gears11-speed8-speed
DrivetrainmicroSHIFT XLE11 (11-46T)Shimano ESSA U2000 (11-45T)
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
Front rotor203 mm180 mm
Rear rotor203 mm180 mm
SuspensionHardtail (front only)Hardtail (front only)
Fork travel100 mm63 mm
Rear travelNoneNone
Front suspensionYesYes
Suspension seatpost50 mm50 mm
Tires29 x 2.2 Continental Race King (27.5 x 2.2 on size S)650 x 50mm (27.5 x 2.0) Bontrager GR0 Comp
DisplayBosch Kiox 300 w/ LED RemoteLCD display
FrameSmartForm C1 AlloyAlpha Gold Aluminum
SizesS-XLS-XL
Step-through optionNoNo
Included
LightsYesYes
FendersYesYes
RackYesYes
KickstandYesYes
SafetyUL 2849UL 2849
Safety certificationUL 2849: full systemUL 2849: full system
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)All e-systems that Trek currently uses have been tested to UL 2849 and EN 15194 as appropriate, and certified to UL 2849
Warranty1 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)—

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

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