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Cannondale Tesoro X 1 vs Trek Verve+ 3 Lowstep

Two commuter e-bikes at $2,999–$2,999.99, 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 37 more miles of range.
  • The Tesoro X 1 assists 8 mph faster.
  • The Tesoro X 1 carries 205 Wh more battery.
  • The Tesoro X 1 is hardtail (front only); the Verve+ 3 Lowstep is rigid.

Every spec, side by side

Tesoro X 1Verve+ 3 Lowstep
Headline
Price$2,999$2,999.99
CategoryCommuterCommuter
Price per Wh$4.00 per Wh$5.50 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Torque—75 Nm
Motor power250 W250 W
DriveMid-driveMid-drive
Motor makeBosch Performance Line SpeedBosch Performance Line
Drive systemBoschBosch
Battery & range
Battery750 Wh545 Wh
Removable batteryYes—
Range (claim)105 mi68 mi
Range as statedUp to 105 mi (the same page also says 109)Up to 68 mi
Est. real range—34 mi
Estimate assumes—16 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight—58.63 lb
Max load—300 lb
Rack capacity55 lb55 lb
Class & speed
Ships as—Class 1: pedal assist to 20 mph, no throttle
Unlocks to—Class 1
Class—Class 1
ThrottleNoNo
Top assisted speed28 mph20 mph
Build
Gears11-speed9-speed
DrivetrainmicroSHIFT XLE11 (11-46T)Shimano CUES U4000 (11-46T)
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
Front rotor203 mm180 mm
Rear rotor203 mm180 mm
SuspensionHardtail (front only)Rigid
Fork travel100 mmRigid
Rear travelNoneNone
Front suspensionYesNo
Suspension seatpost50 mm—
Tires29 x 2.2 Continental Race King (27.5 x 2.2 on size S)27.5 x 2.4 Bontrager E6 Hard-Case Lite, reflective
DisplayBosch Kiox 300 w/ LED RemoteBosch Purion 200
FrameSmartForm C1 AlloyAlpha Platinum Aluminum
SizesS-XLXS-L
Step-through optionNoYes
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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