Brand comparison
Trek vs Cannondale
Trek scores 5.5 across 12 products; Cannondale scores 5.3 across 11. They overlap in electric bikes. That is 100% of what Trek sells and 100% of what Cannondale sells. Trek leads on features, Cannondale on motor.
All 12 Trek products
Trek
12 of 12 products scored · $2,000 – $6,500
Buy Now- Features — 5.0 against 4.0
All 11 Cannondale products
Cannondale
11 of 11 products scored · $2,499 – $8,499
Buy Now- Motor — 5.0 against 3.0
Across everything we scored, Trek edges ahead by 0.28 — too close to call.
Too close to call
has the edge · 5.5 vs 5.3
Trek is ahead by a nose: 0.28 points, less than a score moves between two sizes of the same system. The trade-offs below decide it.
Pick Trek when
Features matters most5.0vs4.0
Pick Cannondale when
Motor matters most5.0vs3.0
Scored 11 November 2026 from published specs and owner reviews. We don't buy or test units. How we score
Usability Trek and Cannondale, median scores 0 to 10
Median scores on a 0–10 scale.
MotorTrek: 3Cannondale: 5 (higher)
Trek top-scored: Charter+ 4S Electric City Bike
- 85 Nm Bosch Performance Line Sport mid-drive
- Conflict: Trek's Charter+ FAQ gives 90 Nm, the store spec 85 Nm
- Peak: 750 W listed, not scored
Cannondale top-scored: Tesoro X 1 Commuter Electric Bike
- Bosch Performance Line Speed, 85 Nm
Ride HardwareTrek: 7Cannondale: 9 (higher)
Trek top-scored: Charter+ 4S Electric City Bike
- hydraulic discs, 180 mm rotors, 63 mm coil fork, torque sensor, puncture-resistant tires
- Fork: 63 mm in the spec, 50 mm in the store text
Cannondale top-scored: Tesoro X 1 Commuter Electric Bike
- 4-piston hydraulic discs, 203 mm rotors, 100 mm coil fork, torque sensor
FeaturesTrek: 5 (higher)Cannondale: 4
Trek top-scored: Charter+ 4S Electric City Bike
- removable battery, lights, colour display, Bosch app lock, rack and fenders
Cannondale top-scored: Tesoro X 1 Commuter Electric Bike
- removable battery, lights, rack and fenders, Kiox colour display, Bosch app lock
BatteryTrek: 2.5Cannondale: 3 (higher)
Trek top-scored: Charter+ 4S Electric City Bike
- 540 Wh Bosch battery on the commuter ladder
- Range: up to 45 mi claimed by Trek
Cannondale top-scored: Tesoro X 1 Commuter Electric Bike
- 750 Wh Bosch PowerTube on the commuter ladder
- Range: up to 109 miles claimed on the page (105 miles in the highlights), basis not stated
- Option: frame ready for a second battery
Same score
VerificationTrek: 4Cannondale: 4
Trek top-scored: Charter+ 4S Electric City Bike
- ACT Lab UL 2849 test certificate names Charter+ 4S SO; no NRTL listing
- Searched: ACT Lab compliance directory (not an NRTL) Intertek Certipedia UL SGS TÜV SÜD CPSC Health Canada
- Record: ACT Lab compliance directory (not an NRTL), ANSI/CAN/UL 2849 (sample test), Charter +4S SO, TREK Bicycle Corporation
- Record: Intertek ETL, ANSI/CAN/UL 2849 (drive system), Bosch eBike system: Active Line, Active Line Plus, Cargo Line, Performance Line, Performance Line CX / CARGO, Performance Line Sport, ... (no bike model named), ROBERT BOSCH LLC - Foothill Ranch, CA
Cannondale top-scored: Tesoro X 1 Commuter Electric Bike
- Bosch drive-system UL 2849 listing (Intertek) names no bike; no record names the Tesoro X 1
- Searched: Intertek Certipedia UL SGS TÜV SÜD CPSC Health Canada
- Record: Intertek ETL, ANSI/CAN/UL-2849 (Electrical Systems for eBikes), drive system, none: Bosch eBike system lines (Active Line, Active Line Plus, Cargo Line, Performance Line, Performance Line Speed, Performance Line CX, Performance Line Sport, Performance Line SX, Performance Line Sprint, ...); no bike named, ROBERT BOSCH LLC - Foothill Ranch, CA
- Record: Intertek ETL, ANSI/CAN/UL/ULC-2271 (ETL Recognized, component), Lithium-ion Batteries for eBike, Bosch part nos. 0 275 007 5xx / EB12100xxx (no bike named; pack part number on the row not read), ROBERT BOSCH LLC - Foothill Ranch, CA
Warranty & SupportTrek: 5Cannondale: 5
Trek top-scored: Charter+ 4S Electric City Bike
- two years or 500 cycles on the Bosch motor and battery
Cannondale top-scored: Tesoro X 1 Commuter Electric Bike
- two years from Bosch on drive unit and battery
Scored for one brand only
WeightTrek: 7.5Cannondale: not scored
Trek top-scored: Charter+ 4S Electric City Bike
- 67.58 lb (30.65 kg), size medium
Cannondale top-scored: Tesoro X 1 Commuter Electric Bike
No notes for this one.
Social score about Trek and Cannondale
Independent sources pooled per brand. N of M = how many scored products carry the brand-level reading shown, out of all scored.
RedditTrek: 5 (higher)Cannondale: 4
Trek
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- R/ebikes: a Trek Super Commuter+ 8S owner logged 20,000 miles on his second motor (Jul 2026)
- r/ebikes: a commenter weighing an FX+ 7S said mainstream bike-shop brands age better and have the best parts availability for commuting (Apr 2026)
- r/CargoBike: Fetch+ owners split between hub and spoke repairs and praise for local Trek dealer fixes (Mar 2026)
Brand rollup across scored products. 7 of 12 scored products carry this reading.
Cannondale
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- R/eMountainBike: Moterra SL owners report E914 shutdowns and battery-to-motor wiring faults, fixed by drive swaps under warranty (Oct 2025 to Sep 2026)
- r/cannondale, an unofficial 12K-member subreddit not linked by the store, shows mostly non-electric bikes (Oct 2026)
Brand rollup across scored products. 10 of 11 scored products carry this reading.
Same score
GoogleTrek: 7Cannondale: 7
Trek
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- OutdoorGearLab (bought units) ranked the Charter+ 4S 10th of 19 with 80 points and the FX+ 7S 18th of 19 with 65 points, praising ride quality and quiet motors and marking down range and power (2025-2026)|Pinkbike and ENDURO called the Fuel+ EX a natural, balanced trail eMTB with modest power (Mar and Sep 2026)
Brand rollup across scored products. 3 of 12 scored products carry this reading.
Cannondale
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- Blister praised the Moterra 3's range and alloy build but found it heavy on slow ledges (Mar 2026) Unit source not stated|The Loam Wolf found the Moterra LT1 plush but heavy at 57.2 lb (May 2026)|Freshly Charged called the FlyingV the most refined e-bike it has ridden (Apr 2026)
Brand rollup across scored products. 3 of 11 scored products carry this reading.
Not enough data for either brand
- YouTubeTrek: not scoredCannondale: not scored
- AmazonTrek: not scoredCannondale: not scored
- Owner reviewsTrek: not scoredCannondale: not scored
The scores above are our reading of the evidence below. This is the evidence.
Safety listings are recorded per product from the certifier's own directory, by model, not from the maker's wording. Most of the listings in this category can be checked in TÜV Rheinland's Certipedia.
Warranty terms
Trek
12 of 12
Cannondale
11 of 11
Best Trek vs best Cannondale, category by category
The three best-scoring products each brand sells in every category they both compete in, ranked by overall score.
Electric Bikes
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84th of 336 in E-Bikes
Strengths
- Smooth and comfortable ride
- Strong assist for hills
- Rack and fenders included
- Battery lifts out and locks
Drawbacks
- Heavy to lift onto a car rack
- No throttle
- Mid size battery for the weight
- No range extender option
88th of 336 in E-Bikes
Strengths
- Long range from a big battery
- Four-piston brakes with big rotors
- Suspension fork and seatpost
- Lights and rack come fitted
Drawbacks
- Weight not published
- Older motor generation
- Tires not tubeless
- Step-through version costs more
90th of 336 in E-Bikes
Strengths
- Full trail suspension
- Strong four piston brakes
- Quiet natural assist
- Light for a full suspension bike
Drawbacks
- Modest motor power on steep climbs
- No lights fitted
- Pedals not included
- Range not published
116th of 336 in E-Bikes
Strengths
- Plush long-travel suspension
- Powerful brakes with large rotors
- Big battery for all-day rides
- Strong full-power motor
Drawbacks
- Testers found it heavy on the trail
- Premium price
- No lights or rack fitted
- Weight not published
101st of 336 in E-Bikes
Strengths
- Light for a cargo bike
- Strong four piston brakes
- Battery lifts out to charge indoors
- Rear rack fits two child seats
Drawbacks
- No suspension so rough roads feel bumpy
- Fenders and panniers cost extra
- Small battery for hauling
- Large footprint to store
131st of 336 in E-Bikes
Strengths
- Big battery for all-day rides
- Strong full-power motor
- Four-piston brakes with big rotors
- Air fork and rear shock
Drawbacks
- Tires ship with tubes
- Weight not published
- No lights or rack fitted
- Sold through dealers only
Trek vs Cannondale: the numbers
Trek vs Cannondale: common questions
Is Trek or Cannondale better?
Trek 5.5 from 12 scored products; Cannondale 5.3 from 11. Too close to call overall: Trek has the edge by 0.28, which is inside the margin, so the difference is in the criteria.
What is the biggest difference between Trek and Cannondale?
Motor: Trek medians 3.0, Cannondale medians 5.0 (Cannondale by 2.0).
Which is better for ride hardware, Trek or Cannondale?
Cannondale on ride hardware — Trek 7.0, Cannondale 9.0.
Which is better for features, Trek or Cannondale?
Trek on features — Trek 5.0, Cannondale 4.0.
Which Trek and Cannondale electric bikes should I buy?
Trek: Trek Charter+ 4S Electric City Bike. Cannondale: Cannondale Tesoro X 1 Commuter Electric Bike.
How does Stuff VS Things score Trek and Cannondale?
Our own product medians: 12 Trek and 11 Cannondale. A criterion is compared only where both brands clear the floor.
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Scores calculated 11 November 2026 · Products excluded where fewer than two independent sources cover them · · How we score