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Cannondale Treadwell Neo 2 vs Vvolt Alpha II

Two commuter e-bikes at $1,699–$1,925, 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 Alpha II carries 240 Wh more battery.
  • The Treadwell Neo 2 claims 7 more miles of range.
  • The Alpha II costs $226 less.

Every spec, side by side

Treadwell Neo 2Alpha II
Headline
Price$1,925$1,699
CategoryCommuterCommuter
Price per Wh$7.70 per Wh$3.47 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Torque—45 Nm
Motor power250 W350 W
Peak power—550 W
DriveRear hubRear hub
Motor makeHyena MRC-250Vvolt
SensorTorqueTorque
Battery & range
Battery250 Wh490 Wh
Removable battery—Yes
Range (claim)47 mi40 mi
Range as statedUp to 47 miAbout 22 miles in high power, up to 40 standard and 60 with the optional Ranger battery
Est. real range—31 mi
Estimate assumes—16 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight—44 lb
Class & speed
Ships as—Class 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph
Unlocks to—Class 2
Class—Class 2
ThrottleNoNo
Top assisted speed20 mph20 mph
Build
Gears7-speedSingle speed
DrivetrainmicroSHIFT M26S (11-34T)Gates SideTrack carbon belt
BrakesMechanical discHydraulic disc
Front rotor160 mm—
Rear rotor160 mm—
SuspensionRigidRigid
Fork travelRigidRigid
Rear travelNoneNone
Front suspensionNoNo
Suspension seatpostNoNo
Tires650b x 47 Maxxis DTR-127.5 x 2.4
DisplayHyena HMI handlebar remote, smartphone appVvolt D20
FrameSmartForm C3 AlloyAluminium
SizesS-LS/M, M/L, L/XL
Step-through optionNoYes
Included
LightsNoYes
FendersNo—
RackNo—
KickstandYes—
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)The Alpha II is tested and certified to the rigorous UL-2849 standard
Warranty1 yr3 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 vvolt.com on 09/22/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.

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