Commuter
Cannondale Treadwell Neo 2
$1,925
Price
250 Wh
Battery
Cannondale Treadwell Neo 2 vs Tern Vektron Q9
Two commuter e-bikes at $1,925–$2,999, every published spec lined up. Nothing here is estimated: a figure the manufacturer does not publish is shown as “—”.
Where they differ
- The Vektron Q9 carries 150 Wh more battery.
- The Treadwell Neo 2 costs $1074 less.
- The Vektron Q9 claims 23 more miles of range.
- The Treadwell Neo 2 is rear hub; the Vektron Q9 is mid-drive.
Every spec, side by side
| Treadwell Neo 2 | Vektron Q9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Headline | ||
| Price | $1,925 | $2,999 |
| Category | Commuter | Commuter |
| Price per Wh | $7.70 per Wh | $7.50 per Wh |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Motor | ||
| Torque | — | 50 Nm |
| Motor power | 250 W | — |
| Drive | Rear hub | Mid-drive |
| Motor make | Hyena MRC-250 | Bosch Active Line Plus |
| Drive system | — | Bosch |
| Sensor | Torque | — |
| Battery & range | ||
| Battery | 250 Wh | 400 Wh |
| Removable battery | — | Yes |
| Range (claim) | 47 mi | 70 mi |
| Range as stated | Up to 47 mi | 35-70 miles (400Wh) |
| Est. real range | — | 25 mi |
| Estimate assumes | — | 16 Wh per mile |
| Weight & capacity | ||
| Weight | — | 48.3 lb |
| Max load | — | 276 lb |
| Rack capacity | — | 60 lb |
| Class & speed | ||
| Ships as | — | Class 1: pedal assist to 20 mph, no throttle |
| Unlocks to | — | Class 1 |
| Class | — | Class 1 |
| Throttle | No | No |
| Top assisted speed | 20 mph | 20 mph |
| Build | ||
| Gears | 7-speed | 9-speed |
| Drivetrain | microSHIFT M26S (11-34T) | Shimano Alivio 1x9 (11-32T) |
| Brakes | Mechanical disc | Hydraulic disc |
| Front rotor | 160 mm | — |
| Rear rotor | 160 mm | — |
| Suspension | Rigid | Rigid |
| Fork travel | Rigid | Rigid |
| Rear travel | None | None |
| Front suspension | No | No |
| Suspension seatpost | No | — |
| Tires | 650b x 47 Maxxis DTR-1 | 20 in Schwalbe Big Apple (55-406), puncture protection, Reflex |
| Display | Hyena HMI handlebar remote, smartphone app | Bosch Purion |
| Frame | SmartForm C3 Alloy | 7005 aluminium |
| Sizes | S-L | One size |
| Step-through option | No | — |
| Included | ||
| Lights | No | Yes |
| Fenders | No | Yes |
| Rack | No | Yes |
| 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) | Tern ebikes use e-bike systems that are certified to UL 2849 |
| Warranty | 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) | — |
Specs transcribed from www.cannondale.com on 09/30/2026 and www.ternbicycles.com on 09/30/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.