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Cannondale Treadwell Neo 2 vs Rad Power Bikes Radster Road

Two commuter e-bikes at $1,925–$1,999, 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 Radster Road carries 470 Wh more battery.
  • The Radster Road assists 8 mph faster.
  • The Radster Road claims 18 more miles of range.
  • The Treadwell Neo 2 is rigid; the Radster Road is hardtail (front only).
  • The Treadwell Neo 2 has no throttle; the Radster Road has a throttle.

Every spec, side by side

Treadwell Neo 2Radster Road
Headline
Price$1,925$1,999
CategoryCommuterCommuter
Price per Wh$7.70 per Wh$2.78 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Torque—100 Nm
Motor power250 W750 W
DriveRear hubRear hub
Motor makeHyena MRC-250Rad
SensorTorqueTorque
Battery & range
Battery250 Wh720 Wh
Voltage—48V
Capacity—15 Ah
Removable battery—Yes
Range (claim)47 mi65 mi
Range as statedUp to 47 mi25-65 miles
Est. real range—36 mi
Estimate assumes—20 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight—74.5 lb
Max load—320 lb
Rack capacity—55 lb
Class & speed
Ships as—Class 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph
Unlocks to—Class 3
Class—Class 2–3
ThrottleNoYes
Top assisted speed20 mph28 mph
Build
Gears7-speed8-speed
DrivetrainmicroSHIFT M26S (11-34T)Shimano
BrakesMechanical discHydraulic disc
Front rotor160 mm180 mm
Rear rotor160 mm180 mm
SuspensionRigidHardtail (front only)
Fork travelRigid80 mm
Rear travelNoneNone
Front suspensionNoYes
Suspension seatpostNoNo
Tires650b x 47 Maxxis DTR-129 x 2.2
DisplayHyena HMI handlebar remote, smartphone appRad color display
FrameSmartForm C3 AlloyAluminum
SizesS-LRegular, Large
Step-through optionNoNo
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)"UL Certified to UL 2849 and UL 2271" on individual product pages, with the lineup-wide claim hedged as "All Rad ebikes are either UL Certified or tested by ACT to comply with UL 2849"
Warranty1 yr2 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)Two year limited warranty; battery 300 recharge cycles or 2 years, whichever comes first (brand policy)

Specs transcribed from www.cannondale.com on 09/30/2026 and www.radpowerbikes.com on 09/19/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.

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