Cannondale · Commuter & cruiser · limited stock
Cannondale Treadwell Neo 2 EQ: real range, hills and charging
A 180 lb rider on the Cannondale Treadwell Neo 2 EQ at 16 mph with relaxed pedaling over rolling hills (±2%) on pavement can expect about 17 miles per charge (13–20 mi), using 13.3 Wh per mile. The brand claims up to 47 miles. That is about 36% of the claim. At full assist with almost no pedaling over hills it drops to about 11 miles.
250
Wh battery
250
W motor
20
mph max
Price checked 2026-10-20. We may earn a commission.
How far does the Cannondale Treadwell Neo 2 EQ go for your weight?
Miles per full charge on a new battery at 70°F on pavement, no wind. Each number is the middle of a ±20% band. Cannondale claims up to 47 miles ('up to 47 miles'; no conditions stated).
| Rider weight | Easy 12 mph | Everyday 16 mph | Fast 20 mph | Full assist, hills |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150 lb | 32 mi (26–39) | 18 mi (15–22) | 13 mi (10–15) | 12 mi (10–14) |
| 200 lb | 29 mi (23–35) | 16 mi (13–19) | 12 mi (10–14) | 10 mi (8–12) |
| 250 lb | 26 mi (21–32) | 14 mi (11–17) | 11 mi (9–14) | 9 mi (7–11) |
| 300 lb | 24 mi (19–29) | 13 mi (10–15) | 11 mi (9–13) | 8 mi (6–10) |
- Easy 12 mph: 12 mph, relaxed pedaling, flat
- Everyday 16 mph: 16 mph, relaxed pedaling, rolling hills
- Fast 20 mph: 20 mph, relaxed pedaling, rolling hills
- Throttle, hills: 15 mph, no pedaling, hilly
Can the Cannondale Treadwell Neo 2 EQ climb hills?
Highest steady speed on each grade, motor at an estimated 400 W peak. A 10% grade is a steep city street; 15% is a hard hill.
| Rider | 5% grade | 10% grade | 15% grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 180 lb, full assist | 10 mph | 5 mph | 4 mph |
| 180 lb, pedaling | 12 mph | 7 mph | 5 mph |
| 250 lb, full assist | 8 mph | 4 mph | stalls |
| 250 lb, pedaling | 10 mph | 5 mph | 4 mph |
Steepest grade at 8 mph (180 lb): 7% on throttle, 8% with moderate pedaling. Peak power lasts for short hills; on long climbs motors fall back toward their 250 W nominal rating.
Charging time and cost
Empty to full (2 A)
3 h 32 min
With a 5 A charger
2 h 1 min
Cost per full charge
$0.05
Cost per mile
0.29¢
US average residential electricity, 18.31¢/kWh (EIA, July 2026), 85% charger efficiency. Charge time: constant current to ~85%, then about an hour of top-off.
Range in cold weather
70°F
17
mi · 100% cap.
50°F
16
mi · 94% cap.
32°F
14
mi · 85% cap.
20°F
12
mi · 75% cap.
Everyday scenario, 180 lb rider. Capacity loss is temporary; store and charge the battery indoors and never charge it below freezing.
Simulate your own ride on the Treadwell Neo 2 EQ
Cannondale Treadwell Neo 2 EQ specs
From the Cannondale product page, checked 2026-10-20. est. marks values Cannondale doesn't confirm.
- Price
- $2,175
Source note
MSRP; all sizes out of stock online (schema.org OutOfStock); Remixte version $1,925
- Class
- Class 1, no throttle est.
Source note
Not stated; 20 mph assist, no throttle -> Class 1 inferred
- Top assisted speed
- 20 mph
- Battery
- 250 Wh (36 V)
Source note
Hyena 250 Wh internal downtube; volts not stated (36 V assumed)
- Motor
- 250 W nominal, rear hub
- Torque
- Not published est.
Source note
Not stated
- Pedal sensor
- Torque
- Claimed range
- Up to 47 mi ('Up to 47 miles'; no conditions stated)
Source note
An older Cannondale EQ page said 37 mi (earlier research)
- Weight
- Not published (we assume 62 lb) est.
Source note
Not stated on page
- Max load
- Not published est.
Source note
Rider weight limit field empty on page; front rack 10 kg
- Wheels & tires
- 27.5" × 1.85"
- Frame
- SmartForm C3 aluminum, low standover (650b x 47c Maxxis DTR-1)
- Charger
- 2 A
- Safety certification
- No UL standard named on the product page
Common questions
What is the weight limit of the Cannondale Treadwell Neo 2 EQ?
Cannondale doesn't publish a maximum load for the Treadwell Neo 2 EQ.
Can the Cannondale Treadwell Neo 2 EQ climb steep hills?
On throttle alone, with a 180 lb rider, it can hold 8 mph up a grade of about 7% (our estimate from its 400 W estimated peak power). With moderate pedaling, about 8%. On a 10% hill it holds about 5 mph on throttle.
How long does the Cannondale Treadwell Neo 2 EQ take to charge?
About 3 h 32 min from empty with the 2 A charger, or about 2 h 1 min with a 5 A fast charger. A full charge costs about $0.05 at the US average of 18.31¢/kWh, or 0.29¢ per mile.
Is the Cannondale Treadwell Neo 2 EQ a Class 2 or Class 3 e-bike?
Cannondale lists it as Class 1, with a top assisted speed of 20 mph and no throttle.
Which hitch racks fit the Treadwell Neo 2 EQ?
Cannondale doesn't publish the bike's weight, so we can't check rack limits.
