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Cannondale Treadwell Neo 2 vs Trek Verve+ 3 Lowstep

Two commuter e-bikes at $1,925–$2,999.99, 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 Verve+ 3 Lowstep carries 295 Wh more battery.
  • The Treadwell Neo 2 costs $1075 less.
  • The Verve+ 3 Lowstep claims 21 more miles of range.
  • The Treadwell Neo 2 is rear hub; the Verve+ 3 Lowstep is mid-drive.

Every spec, side by side

Treadwell Neo 2Verve+ 3 Lowstep
Headline
Price$1,925$2,999.99
CategoryCommuterCommuter
Price per Wh$7.70 per Wh$5.50 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Torque—75 Nm
Motor power250 W250 W
DriveRear hubMid-drive
Motor makeHyena MRC-250Bosch Performance Line
Drive system—Bosch
SensorTorque—
Battery & range
Battery250 Wh545 Wh
Range (claim)47 mi68 mi
Range as statedUp to 47 miUp to 68 mi
Est. real range—34 mi
Estimate assumes—16 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight—58.63 lb
Max load—300 lb
Rack capacity—55 lb
Class & speed
Ships as—Class 1: pedal assist to 20 mph, no throttle
Unlocks to—Class 1
Class—Class 1
ThrottleNoNo
Top assisted speed20 mph20 mph
Build
Gears7-speed9-speed
DrivetrainmicroSHIFT M26S (11-34T)Shimano CUES U4000 (11-46T)
BrakesMechanical discHydraulic disc
Front rotor160 mm180 mm
Rear rotor160 mm180 mm
SuspensionRigidRigid
Fork travelRigidRigid
Rear travelNoneNone
Front suspensionNoNo
Suspension seatpostNo—
Tires650b x 47 Maxxis DTR-127.5 x 2.4 Bontrager E6 Hard-Case Lite, reflective
DisplayHyena HMI handlebar remote, smartphone appBosch Purion 200
FrameSmartForm C3 AlloyAlpha Platinum Aluminum
SizesS-LXS-L
Step-through optionNoYes
Included
LightsNoYes
FendersNoYes
RackNoYes
KickstandYesYes
SafetyUL 2849*UL 2849
Safety certificationUL 2849: most models, confirm this oneUL 2849: full system
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)All e-systems that Trek currently uses have been tested to UL 2849 and EN 15194 as appropriate, and certified to UL 2849
Warranty1 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)—

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.

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