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2024 Ride1UP

Prodigy XR

A 650b aluminum frame commuter e-bike with mid-range components and tektro orion hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

$1,995
Weight58.0 lbs  
FrameAluminum
Wheels650b
Drivetrain1 × 9
GroupsetmicroSHIFT Advent
MotorBrose 90Nm mid-drive
BrakesTektro Orion Hydraulic Disc
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Sizing
XR

5'5" – 6'4"

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Summary

The Ride1UP Prodigy is a high-value commuter e-bike praised for its smooth Brose mid-drive motor and torque sensing, offering reliable power and comfort. It comes well-equipped with practical features like fenders, lights, and a rear rack, making it ideal for daily rides. Reviewers highlight its stable handling and quality components, though some note minor issues with accessories and battery range.

Pros
  • Smooth and powerful Brose mid-drive motor with torque sensing

  • Excellent value for the price with name-brand components

  • Comfortable ride with quality suspension and ergonomic geometry

  • Ready-to-commute features including fenders, lights, and rear rack

  • Long battery range suitable for most commutes

Cons
  • Cheap plastic pedals with poor bearings

  • Exposed headlight wiring vulnerable to damage

  • Limited sizing options for smaller riders

  • Battery may be insufficient for very long distances

  • Lack of app integration

Key Quotes
Good, Fast, or Cheap. The old mantra says you can pick two, but with the Ride1Up Prodigy V2, we got all three.
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This may be the best-value e-bike they’ve ever made.
Electric Bike Report
Riding the Ride1Up Prodigy V2 felt like stepping into a bike that punches well above its price tag.
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It’s a bike that anyone could hop on and instantly feel comfortable on, but also one that more experienced cyclists will really appreciate.
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99 Spokes
Ride1Up Prodigy XC Review

Mar 2024

The Ride1Up Prodigy XC is an e-hybrid with just a bit more capability in adverse conditions

Highs
  • Impressively quiet and smooth Brose motor

  • Name brand MTB inspired part spec

  • Affordable

Lows
  • Only available in one size

  • Not quite refined enough for single track trails

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Bikerumor
Ride1Up Prodigy V2 is an Incredibly Good (Affordable) Commuter e-Bike

Apr 2025 · Tyler Benedict

Stacked with quality, name-brand components & filled with useful features, the Prodigy V2 is a solid commuter e-bike that's also affordable!

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Outdoor Gear Lab
Ride1Up Prodigy V2 LX XR CVT

Mar 2024 · Joshua Hutchens

The Prodigy V2 brings high-tech refinement to a value-priced electric commuter bike. Powered by a potent Brose mid-drive motor and a sleek gearless hub...

Highs
  • Refined

  • Stylish

  • CVT shifting

  • Class 3 speeds up to 28 mph

Lows
  • Lacks adjustability

  • Not throttle compatible

  • Narrow size range

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Electric Bike Report
Ride1UP Prodigy V2 LX Review, 2023

Sep 2023 · Griffin Hales

Serious trekking potential! Thanks to new and meaningful improvements, the Prodigy V2 LX may be Ride1UP's best Prodigy yet. Ride1UP has made a number of terrific e-bikes that each stake out different territory relative to a rider’s needs. They have impressed us with the value proposition they offer buyers. Their e-bikes typically feature some more

Highs
  • The 250W Brose mid-drive motor is is terrific. It adds a little, or a lot, of speed, and has the torque you need to go over and down most any hill.

  • The Enviolo CVT hub makes the ride incredibly smooth. The CVT and Brose motor feel like an exceptional match, allowing for a great feeling on the road, up hills, down hills, and on straightaways

  • With its 504Wh battery, this e-bike is a long-range champ. You can expect at least 60 miles (and upwards of 90 if sticking to Eco).

  • Comes ready to commute straight out of the box thanks to the inclusion of fenders, front and rear lights, a rear rack and kickstand.

  • Provides a more comfortable ride than most commuters with 20-in. wheels, thanks to 27.5 wheels, 2.25-in.-wide tires and a 100mm-travel fork

  • The bike handles very nicely. It’ll hold speed nicely on paved roads, with just enough chunk on the tires to keep you in control when riding on areas that’ll get you a little dusty and dirty.

Lows
  • Limited sizing. Only one option for sizing, while smaller riders will may have to look to the LS model.

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Electric Bike Review
Ride1Up Prodigy XR Review

Apr 2022

Price: $2295.00 | Model Year: 2022 | A feature complete commuter-ready speed pedelec that can hit 28mph 45 km/h. It uses a premium mid-drive motor from Brose, and reliable Samsung battery cells. Relatively low price point for proven name-brand components including the 9-speed Shimano Alivio drivetrain.

Observations
  • A feature complete commuter-ready speed pedelec that can hit 28mph 45 km/h. It uses a premium mid-drive motor from Brose, and reliable Samsung battery cells. Relatively low price point for proven name-brand components including the 9-speed Shimano Alivio drivetrain.

  • A physical shift sensor cuts power anytime you change gears, significantly reducing chain and sprocket wear. Powerful Tektro hydraulic disc brakes with larger 180mm rotors and adjustable reach levers provide secure stops. The tires offer puncture protection, the lights are bright and shine form the sides as well as the front.

  • Good weight distribution, matching black hardware, comfortable locking grips, the saddle clamp uses two bolts for added strength, the adjustable kickstand is positioned perfectly. Deep but intuitive color display, powerful and smooth Brose TF Sprinter ALU motor with high 90nm torque output.

  • The bike only comes in one size and one color, unless you pay a bit extra for the fancy metallic green. Ride1Up is mostly a direct online brand, so you'll need to unbox and assemble (but it's pretty easy with this model). There's no suspension, which can feel a bit harsh at high speeds. The battery pack took more effort to mount and didn't always stick. The display is fairly small and has no charging ports.

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Handlebar

MTB: 20mm Rise, 0° Sweep 31.8mm Bars

Seatpost

Uno SP-719 350mm x 31.6mm Dual Bolt

TypeRigid

Grips

Velo Locking Rubber Ergonomic Grips

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

microSHIFT Advent RD-M619

Shifters

microSHIFT Advent SL-M819

Cassette

Shimano Alivio 11-34T

Chain

KMC e9 EPT, Mid-drive Chain

Brakes

Tektro Orion HD-M750 Four Piston Brakes

TypeTektro Orion Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Spokes

Black Stainless Steel, 13G

Tires

Schwalbe G-One Speed 27.5”x2.0”

Electric Components
Motor

Brose TF Sprinter German made mid-drive motor with 90nm torque

Battery

36V14ah Phylion BN21, Samsung Cells, Smart BMS

Remote

Brose Frame integrated Controller

Display

Brose Display Allround, 1.5" Color

Accessories
Lights

Buchel Shiny 80, Ultra-bright 80 lux headlight

Racks

Custom 40lbs Cargo Rack

Rider Notes
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