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Cannondale Treadwell Neo 2 vs Euphree Solar Sparrow Belt

Two commuter e-bikes at $1,699–$1,925, 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 Solar Sparrow Belt carries 254 Wh more battery.
  • The Solar Sparrow Belt assists 8 mph faster.
  • The Treadwell Neo 2 claims 7 more miles of range.
  • The Solar Sparrow Belt costs $226 less.
  • The Treadwell Neo 2 uses a torque sensor; the Solar Sparrow Belt uses a torque + cadence sensor.
  • The Treadwell Neo 2 is rigid; the Solar Sparrow Belt is hardtail (front only).
  • The Treadwell Neo 2 has no throttle; the Solar Sparrow Belt has a throttle.

Every spec, side by side

Treadwell Neo 2Solar Sparrow Belt
Headline
Price$1,925$1,699
CategoryCommuterCommuter
Price per Wh$7.70 per Wh$3.37 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Motor power250 W500 W
DriveRear hubRear hub
Motor makeHyena MRC-250Bafang
Drive system—Bafang
SensorTorqueTorque + cadence
Battery & range
Battery250 Wh504 Wh
Voltage—48V
Capacity—10.5 Ah
Cells—LG
Removable battery—Yes
Range (claim)47 mi40 mi
Range as statedUp to 47 miUp to 40 miles
Est. real range—32 mi
Estimate assumes—16 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight—53 lb
Max load—300 lb
Rack capacity—50 lb
Class & speed
Ships as—Class 3: pedal assist to 28 mph
Unlocks to—Class 3
Class—Class 3
ThrottleNoYes
Top assisted speed20 mph28 mph
Build
Gears7-speedSingle speed
DrivetrainmicroSHIFT M26S (11-34T)Gates Carbon belt, single speed
BrakesMechanical discHydraulic disc
Front rotor160 mm180 mm
Rear rotor160 mm180 mm
SuspensionRigidHardtail (front only)
Fork travelRigid30 mm
Rear travelNoneNone
Front suspensionNoYes
Suspension seatpostNo—
Tires650b x 47 Maxxis DTR-126 x 2.4
DisplayHyena HMI handlebar remote, smartphone appColour LCD, left side
FrameSmartForm C3 Alloy6061 aluminum
SizesS-LOne size, 13 inch seat tube
Step-through optionNoYes
Included
LightsNoYes
FendersNoYes
RackNoYes
KickstandYesYes
SafetyUL 2849*UL 2849*
Safety certificationUL 2849: most models, confirm this oneUL 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)"SGS certified to meet UL 2271 (battery) & UL 2849 (system)"
Warranty1 yr5 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 euphree.com on 09/21/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.

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