Commuter
Cannondale Treadwell Neo 2
$1,925
Price
250 Wh
Battery
Cannondale Treadwell Neo 2 vs Vvolt Centauri II
Two commuter e-bikes at $1,925–$2,399, every published spec lined up. Nothing here is estimated: a figure the manufacturer does not publish is shown as “—”.
Where they differ
- The Centauri II carries 240 Wh more battery.
- The Centauri II assists 8 mph faster.
- The Centauri II claims 13 more miles of range.
- The Treadwell Neo 2 costs $474 less.
- The Treadwell Neo 2 uses a torque sensor; the Centauri II uses a torque + cadence sensor.
- The Treadwell Neo 2 is rear hub; the Centauri II is mid-drive.
Every spec, side by side
| Treadwell Neo 2 | Centauri II | |
|---|---|---|
| Headline | ||
| Price | $1,925 | $2,399 |
| Category | Commuter | Commuter |
| Price per Wh | $7.70 per Wh | $4.90 per Wh |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Motor | ||
| Torque | — | 120 Nm |
| Motor power | 250 W | 350 W |
| Peak power | — | 650 W |
| Drive | Rear hub | Mid-drive |
| Motor make | Hyena MRC-250 | Vvolt |
| Sensor | Torque | Torque + cadence |
| Battery & range | ||
| Battery | 250 Wh | 490 Wh |
| Capacity | — | 13.6 Ah |
| Removable battery | — | Yes |
| Range (claim) | 47 mi | 60 mi |
| Range as stated | Up to 47 mi | Up to 60 miles real-world on pedal assist |
| Est. real range | — | 31 mi |
| Estimate assumes | — | 16 Wh per mile |
| Weight & capacity | ||
| Weight | — | 53 lb |
| Class & speed | ||
| Ships as | — | Class 3: pedal assist to 28 mph |
| Unlocks to | — | Class 3 |
| Class | — | Class 3 |
| Throttle | No | No |
| Top assisted speed | 20 mph | 28 mph |
| Build | ||
| Gears | 7-speed | — |
| Drivetrain | microSHIFT M26S (11-34T) | Gates carbon belt |
| Brakes | Mechanical disc | Hydraulic disc |
| Front rotor | 160 mm | 180 mm |
| Rear rotor | 160 mm | 180 mm |
| Suspension | Rigid | Rigid |
| Fork travel | Rigid | Rigid |
| Rear travel | None | None |
| Front suspension | No | No |
| Suspension seatpost | No | No |
| Tires | 650b x 47 Maxxis DTR-1 | — |
| Display | Hyena HMI handlebar remote, smartphone app | — |
| Frame | SmartForm C3 Alloy | — |
| Sizes | S-L | S/M, M/L, L/XL |
| Step-through option | No | — |
| Included | ||
| Lights | No | Yes |
| Fenders | No | — |
| Rack | No | — |
| Kickstand | Yes | — |
| Safety | UL 2849* | UL 2849* |
| Safety certification | UL 2849: most models, confirm this one | UL 2849: most models, confirm this one |
| 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) | The Alpha II is tested and certified to the rigorous UL-2849 standard |
| 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 vvolt.com on 09/20/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.