Commuter
Cannondale Treadwell Neo 2
$1,925
Price
250 Wh
Battery
Cannondale Treadwell Neo 2 vs Gazelle Medeo T9 City HMB
Two commuter e-bikes at $1,925–$2,599, every published spec lined up. Nothing here is estimated: a figure the manufacturer does not publish is shown as “—”.
Where they differ
- The Medeo T9 City HMB carries 150 Wh more battery.
- The Medeo T9 City HMB claims 28 more miles of range.
- The Treadwell Neo 2 costs $674 less.
- The Treadwell Neo 2 is rear hub; the Medeo T9 City HMB is mid-drive.
- The Treadwell Neo 2 is rigid; the Medeo T9 City HMB is hardtail (front only).
Every spec, side by side
| Treadwell Neo 2 | Medeo T9 City HMB | |
|---|---|---|
| Headline | ||
| Price | $1,925 | $2,599 |
| Category | Commuter | Commuter |
| Price per Wh | $7.70 per Wh | $6.50 per Wh |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Motor | ||
| Torque | — | 40 Nm |
| Motor power | 250 W | — |
| Drive | Rear hub | Mid-drive |
| Motor make | Hyena MRC-250 | Bosch Active Line (Smart System) |
| Drive system | — | Bosch |
| Sensor | Torque | — |
| Battery & range | ||
| Battery | 250 Wh | 400 Wh |
| Voltage | — | 36V |
| Capacity | — | 11.1 Ah |
| Range (claim) | 47 mi | 75 mi |
| Range as stated | Up to 47 mi | 30-75 miles (Gazelle, Turbo to Eco) |
| Class & speed | ||
| Throttle | No | No |
| Top assisted speed | 20 mph | 20 mph |
| Build | ||
| Gears | 7-speed | 9-speed |
| Drivetrain | microSHIFT M26S (11-34T) | Shimano 9-speed derailleur, KMC chain |
| Brakes | Mechanical disc | Hydraulic disc |
| Front rotor | 160 mm | 180 mm |
| Rear rotor | 160 mm | 160 mm |
| Suspension | Rigid | Hardtail (front only) |
| Fork travel | Rigid | 75 mm |
| Rear travel | None | — |
| Front suspension | No | Yes |
| Suspension seatpost | No | No |
| Tires | 650b x 47 Maxxis DTR-1 | 27.5 x 2.4 (62-584) Continental Contact Plus |
| Display | Hyena HMI handlebar remote, smartphone app | Bosch LED Remote |
| Frame | SmartForm C3 Alloy | Aluminum |
| Sizes | S-L | XS-L (40-55 cm) |
| Step-through option | No | Yes |
| Included | ||
| Lights | No | Yes |
| Fenders | No | — |
| Rack | No | Yes |
| Kickstand | Yes | Yes |
| Safety | UL 2849* | — |
| Safety certification | UL 2849: most models, confirm this one | — |
| 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) | Product pages show "Intertek ETL Listed" without naming the standard; no UL 2849 claim stated |
| 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) | Up to 10 years on the frame and non-suspension forks, 5 years on suspension forks and paint, 2 years on parts; motor, battery and display 2 years (brand policy) |
Specs transcribed from www.cannondale.com on 09/30/2026 and www.gazellebikes.com on 09/30/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.