Commuter
Cannondale Treadwell Neo 2
$1,925
Price
250 Wh
Battery
Cannondale Treadwell Neo 2 vs Lectric XPress2
Two commuter e-bikes at $1,399–$1,925, every published spec lined up. Nothing here is estimated: a figure the manufacturer does not publish is shown as “—”.
Where they differ
- The XPress2 carries 422 Wh more battery.
- The XPress2 assists 8 mph faster.
- The XPress2 costs $526 less.
- The XPress2 claims 13 more miles of range.
- The Treadwell Neo 2 uses a torque sensor; the XPress2 uses a torque + cadence sensor.
- The Treadwell Neo 2 is rigid; the XPress2 is hardtail (front only).
- The Treadwell Neo 2 has no throttle; the XPress2 has a throttle.
Every spec, side by side
| Treadwell Neo 2 | XPress2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Headline | ||
| Price | $1,925 | $1,399 |
| Category | Commuter | Commuter |
| Price per Wh | $7.70 per Wh | $2.08 per Wh |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Motor | ||
| Torque | — | 85 Nm |
| Motor power | 250 W | 750 W |
| Peak power | — | 1310 W |
| Drive | Rear hub | Rear hub |
| Motor make | Hyena MRC-250 | Lectric Stealth M24 |
| Sensor | Torque | Torque + cadence |
| Battery & range | ||
| Battery | 250 Wh | 672 Wh |
| Voltage | — | 48V |
| Capacity | — | 14 Ah |
| Removable battery | — | Yes |
| Range (claim) | 47 mi | 60 mi |
| Range as stated | Up to 47 mi | Up to 60 miles |
| Est. real range | — | 34 mi |
| Estimate assumes | — | 20 Wh per mile |
| Weight & capacity | ||
| Weight | — | 66 lb |
| Max load | — | 330 lb |
| Class & speed | ||
| Unlocks to | — | Class 3 |
| Throttle | No | Yes |
| Top assisted speed | 20 mph | 28 mph |
| Build | ||
| Gears | 7-speed | 8-speed |
| Drivetrain | microSHIFT M26S (11-34T) | Shimano Altus (11-32T, 46T chainring) |
| Brakes | Mechanical disc | Hydraulic disc |
| Front rotor | 160 mm | 180 mm |
| Rear rotor | 160 mm | 180 mm |
| Suspension | Rigid | Hardtail (front only) |
| Fork travel | Rigid | 80 mm |
| Rear travel | None | None |
| Front suspension | No | Yes |
| Suspension seatpost | No | No |
| Tires | 650b x 47 Maxxis DTR-1 | 27.5 x 2.1 slick |
| Display | Hyena HMI handlebar remote, smartphone app | 3.5" TFT color, detachable, USB-C |
| Frame | SmartForm C3 Alloy | — |
| Sizes | S-L | One size (rider 5'4" to 6'4") |
| Step-through option | No | No |
| Included | ||
| Lights | No | Yes |
| Fenders | No | No |
| Rack | No | No |
| Kickstand | Yes | Yes |
| Safety | UL 2849* | UL 2849 |
| Safety certification | UL 2849: most models, confirm this one | 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) | All Lectric electric bikes meet the UL 2849 standard; batteries UL 2271 certified |
| Warranty | 1 yr | 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) | 1 Year Warranty |
Specs transcribed from www.cannondale.com on 09/30/2026 and lectricebikes.com on 09/30/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.