Commuter
Cannondale Treadwell Neo 2
$1,925
Price
250 Wh
Battery
Cannondale Treadwell Neo 2 vs Trek FX+ 2
Two commuter e-bikes at $1,925–$2,299.99, every published spec lined up. Nothing here is estimated: a figure the manufacturer does not publish is shown as “—”.
Where they differ
- The FX+ 2 carries 270 Wh more battery.
- The Treadwell Neo 2 costs $375 less.
- The Treadwell Neo 2 is rigid; the FX+ 2 is hardtail (front only).
- The Treadwell Neo 2 has no throttle; the FX+ 2 has a throttle.
Every spec, side by side
| Treadwell Neo 2 | FX+ 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Headline | ||
| Price | $1,925 | $2,299.99 |
| Category | Commuter | Commuter |
| Price per Wh | $7.70 per Wh | $4.42 per Wh |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Motor | ||
| Torque | — | 60 Nm |
| Motor power | 250 W | 500 W |
| Drive | Rear hub | Rear hub |
| Motor make | Hyena MRC-250 | — |
| Sensor | Torque | Torque |
| Battery & range | ||
| Battery | 250 Wh | 520 Wh |
| Removable battery | — | Yes |
| Range (claim) | 47 mi | 50 mi |
| Range as stated | Up to 47 mi | Up to 50 mi |
| Est. real range | — | 33 mi |
| Estimate assumes | — | 16 Wh per mile |
| Weight & capacity | ||
| Weight | — | 55.78 lb |
| Max load | — | 300 lb |
| Class & speed | ||
| Ships as | — | Class 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph |
| Class | — | Class 2 |
| Throttle | No | Yes |
| Top assisted speed | 20 mph | 20 mph |
| Build | ||
| Gears | 7-speed | 8-speed |
| Drivetrain | microSHIFT M26S (11-34T) | Shimano ESSA U2000 (11-45T) |
| 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 | 63 mm |
| Rear travel | None | None |
| Front suspension | No | Yes |
| Suspension seatpost | No | 50 mm |
| Tires | 650b x 47 Maxxis DTR-1 | 650 x 50mm (27.5 x 2.0) Bontrager GR0 Comp |
| Display | Hyena HMI handlebar remote, smartphone app | LCD display |
| Frame | SmartForm C3 Alloy | Alpha Gold Aluminum |
| Sizes | S-L | S-XL |
| Step-through option | No | 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) | All e-systems that Trek currently uses have been tested to UL 2849 and EN 15194 as appropriate, and 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.trekbikes.com on 09/30/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.