Cannondale Treadwell Neo 2 review

The Treadwell Neo 2 is the simplest bike on this list. Cannondale pairs a Hyena MRC-250 rear hub motor, rated at 250W, with a hidden 250Wh downtube battery and a Hyena torque sensor, giving assistance up to 20 mph and up to 47 miles of support on a charge. A microSHIFT 7-speed drivetrain and Tektro mechanical disc brakes keep it basic, and the clean frame looks much like a regular hybrid. Cannondale ships bikes to a local shop for free assembly and backs the frame with a limited lifetime warranty. That said, at $1,925 when we checked, it offers the smallest motor and battery here: the Velotric Discover 3 costs $26 less with a 730Wh battery and a 750W motor. The Treadwell Neo 2 EQ adds rack, lights and fenders for $2,175. Cannondale does not list a weight on the page we checked. Buy it for the light-assist ride and the shop network, not for range or power.

Who it is for

Casual riders who want a light-assist bike that looks and rides like a regular hybrid.

Price

$1,925 at the Cannondale US store when checked.

Treadwell Neo 2 $1,925 +COMPARE
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 10, 2026.

Key features

• Hyena MRC-250 rear hub motor rated at 250W
• Hidden 250Wh internal downtube battery
• Up to 47 miles of support per charge
• Hyena torque sensor with assistance to 20 mph
• microSHIFT 7-speed drivetrain

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Slim frame that hides the battery
• Strength: Torque sensor for a natural feel
• Strength: Free shipping and assembly at a local bike shop
• Weakness: Smallest motor and battery on this list
• Weakness: Mechanical disc brakes rather than hydraulic
• Weakness: Costs more than bikes with three times the battery capacity

Key facts

• Price: $1,925
• Range: Up to 47 miles
• Battery: 250Wh
• Motor: 250W rear hub
• Top speed: 20 mph

Where it ranks

Cannondale Treadwell Neo 2 is No. 10 in our Best Electric Bikes verdict.