Ride1UP Prodigy V2 LX Review | New Tech Helps The Ride Reach Full Potential

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The Ride1UP Prodigy V2 LX is a trekking/commuter e-bike that shows an amazing value proposition. Equipped with a Brose mid-drive motor, Enviolo continuously variable transmission, air-spring fork, Tektro 4-piston disc brakes and a full package of accessories, it is a commuter’s dream.
Thanks to a 504Wh battery, this e-bike is a long range champ and would be terrific for anyone wanting to do touring by e-bike. And with a drivetrain that will always have the perfect gear, hills won’t be intimidating.
This Class 3 e-bike comes with everything a commuter needs, except for panniers.
0:00 Ride1up Prodigy V2 Review
0:49 Overview
5:49 Brake Test
6:57 Speed Test
10:56 Range Test
12:19 Hill Test
15:52 Ride Quality
20:21 Ride1UP Prodigy V2 Conclusion
#ride1up #prodigyv2 #electricbikereview

[@ElectricBikeReport]

E-Bike Question of the Day ⚡🚴 Are you interested to try the Enviolo CVT? Let us know in the comments below 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼

[@ryandaugherty8842]

Yes! Would love to. It seems like a natural way to go, and love that you can downshift all the way when stopped

[@steveh7108]

Yes.

[@Gary_THR]

Yes, but from what I have heard they can add some drag to the pedaling.

[@ElectricBikeReport]

@ryandaugherty8842 we find we often forget to downshift on e-bikes and if it doesn't have a throttle to help you start, it can be a bit tough to get going if you are stuck in 7th or 8th. Shifting whenever you like is so nice!

[@ElectricBikeReport]

@Gary_THR A little bit, that's fair. But we so rarely ride without motor power, and the motor will more than offset the added drag.

[@MichaelMah-ok1zi]

Wow R1Up have hit a home run here!! Kudos to their design team for listening to customers and making huge improvements over the old Prodigies - namely adding a suspension fork, more rugged tires, and a Gates belt drive AND Enviolo Hub. No need to look anywhere else!!

[@ElectricBikeReport]

And some changes to the frame itself too. A whole lot of changes that led to a better-than-ever ride.

[@misternobody4716]

I've owned the Ride1Up 500 XR for almost three years, and I love the bike (just over 3000 miles with no problems), but this Prodigy V2 LX is something out of my dreams. Thanks for reviewing it, now I only want it more. I love Ride1Up, and I hope they continue making great, affordable bikes.

[@ElectricBikeReport]

They've had several new hits on their hands lately so I'm sure they won't slow down anytime soon. Thanks for watching!

[@applechili2848]

The full carbon racers, the Rev 1’s, portola at $1k, the Prodigy’s…the ease, prices & quality are hard to deny/beat.

[@danielwelker1286]

Excellent review. Thank You

[@bladeaddison3189]

Add an optional thumb throttle and I'm in! I'm old and sometimes I get tired of pedaling to keep up with my son. lol

[@andrewpark7242]

It has a thumb throttle up to 20mph

[@bladeaddison3189]

@@andrewpark7242 … I’ve looked all over their site and they don’t mention a throttle??? Wonder why?

[@maryl.7226]

@@andrewpark7242There is no throttle listed on their website for the Progidy v2.

[@applechili2848]

That’s a perfect combination for this style of bike.

[@rayclay2]

beautiful bike great report thanks team~!

[@ElectricBikeReport]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@sfomann]

I live in hilly area where the hills are 20-22% grade. How will this perform compare to the traditional derailleur version of the Prodigy V2? I am still waiting for you guys to do a video on the best ebikes for steep hills. Some bikes are better setup for steep hill climbs with the chainring being smaller (e.g. 34T) and cassettes being 11-48T. Since Enviolo never discloses how gear compares to the traditional gear setup, I have no way of knowing how it will perform on steep hills.

[@nathlang2314]

If you got electrical trouble, and you are about 10 miles away. Can you pedal this prodigy all the way home? Thanks for added important info.

[@femacampetiquettefordummie6979]

I wonder if Ride1Up has considered putting a dropper post on any of their bikes? As an older dude who needs all the help that I can get mounting and dismounting my bike, a dropper post has been a real game-changer for me. Getting on and off my bike is the hardest part of my neighborhood rides, and my Cannondale Moterra e-bike with a dropper post, has made riding a bike even a possibility again.

[@applechili2848]

I’m going to say it, it’s perfect, but that’s even more reason to love the Prodigy I. The Prodigy II is too perfect, efficient & synchronous in terms of drivetrain & integration of options. Ride1Up is shaking up the e-bike/bike industry & forcing competition to bend towards quality, low cost & quality. Great bike & great review!

[@coldcasewatchesccw7158]

What were the other bikes you compared, in regards to similar features. Thanks.

[@Certago]

Ticks almost all the boxes for my next ebike, just need a bigger battery and more carrying capacity but this bike looks like it'll meet the needs of almost everyone.

[@iakona23]

I would like a bit more of a step through frame, a dropper post, and a somewhat larger battery capacity with maybe a 48V or higher system. Then it would be pretty much perfect. Do you think that Ride1Up would ever offer a dropper post on a bike like this, at least the one with the mid drive motor?

[@elizabethrufener7280]

I'm torn! With all the sales my research parameters have changed. I'm considering the Prodigy v2 and the Evelo Omega (price is about the same). Occasionally I'd like to ride on a dirt road, nothing too crazy, but with dirt comes some rocks. I live in San Diego and there are hills here. Thanks for your help!

[@bladeaddison3189]

Yeah I'm leaning Evelo because of the throttle option on the Omega.

[@elizabethrufener7280]

@@bladeaddison3189 No regrets about the Omega. I've used the throttle more than I anticipated. I love my new bike!

[@maryl.7226]

The Omega is on sale, range is a bit better, 21-day trial with FREE return shipping if you don’t want to keep it, better resale value, and the rear rack-second battery combo is sometimes $300 if it’s a return (with, for example,

[@applechili2848]

Real dirt looks like it could be an issue with the belt/cvt, but that wasn’t covered in this test. Would be interested to see this pushed to an e-mtb standard…even though it’s more a super tourer/luxury commuter, with manual feel. Thanks Ride1Up!

[@bsheetz1719]

Internal or external routing on dropper post when upgrading? Any issue with Brose display and lever placement being in the same location?

[@CamaronesFuegos]

How would you say it compares to the v1? V1 is going for quite a bit cheaper then the v2, wondering if you think it's a worthwhile upgrade

[@SylvainsShipyard]

Beautiful e-bike but it looks a little small for tall people. It’s kind of sad that e-bike companies don’t make larger frames (xxl) for taller riders (6’ and up). There is definitely a gap to fill there.

[@ElectricBikeReport]

It is a little on the small side, but our reviewer is 6'1" and felt he could make this is primary and do just fine. We agree in general though, the more sizing options, the better.

[@maryl.7226]

Absolutely interested, but range is too short. Also Evolo Omega step-through is on sale (April 2024) for $2800.

[@JuanGarcia-dt1sw]

How do you turn off the headlights

[@ericbergman2320]

I bet this could be also used as a gravel bike.

[@dl-rider-952]

Similar specs to Vvolt Proxima (or Centauri), although MDF motor vs. Brose. Those weigh about 9lbs less without fenders and rack (and no suspension). Your review on proxima was very favorable, any comments on the comparison between the ride and style of these 2 bikes?

[@ElectricBikeReport]

Well, Vvolt no longer makes the Proxima so the availability of the Prodigy V2 is nice :)

[@gores95]

Anyone know if you can get a throttle with this e-bike?

[@Nick-ft8dm]

It would be good if on your graphs you showed km/hr too and in brackets metric stats for those outside the USA. 😅

[@Gary_THR]

I appreciate that Ride1up is constantly bringing new models to the market, but their bikes seem to be getting heavier with each announcement.

[@ElectricBikeReport]

It is a little heavier. This is up 6 lbs. from the ST V1 model we tested recently. With weight comes some worthwhile upgrades though. Feels worth it to us, but it'll be different for everybody.

[@canawler1968]

@@ElectricBikeReport Haven't noticed, do you actually weigh the bikes for your reviews or go off the manufacturer spec? They show all the V1s being 50lbs and this one as 61lbs. That's a substantial jump.

[@DirtySouth56]

If you want low weight bikes get a regular one. You're adding electrical components to bikes that add up. You're not gonna get a 30lb bike with all the bells n whistles

[@ryc2236]

I do not have the Prodigy V2, but I have 700 miles on my Prodigy ST V1. Putting this here if anyone would like to ask questions.

[@canawler1968]

For lack of a better term, how's the "throttle response" for this motor / software combo? How quickly does the motor kick in when pedaling starts? Half revolution, quarter revolution, instantly? How quickly does the motor cut back off? It's something that really affects ride quality but few of the reviewers ever mention it.

[@ryc2236]

@@canawler1968 I’ll have to test this when I have some time. As it uses a torque sensor it is a measurement of time instead of revolutions. It kicks in and backs off fast enough to not even think about it. Rough estimate, maybe 1/8th of a second. Edit: This is covered at 18:13 in the video.

[@ElectricBikeReport]

@canawler1968 if you watch our Ride Quality section of our review we talk about this specifically. There are things that are different between the first and second version of this bike just so you know.

[@canawler1968]

Thanks for the responses. I'm totally missing it but I just re-watched that section and didn't catch anything about how quickly the motor starts and stops. An 1/8th of a second I'll take as instant. 👍 I've test ridden a Specialized with a Brose / Enviolo combo and that had a noticeable delay so I was curious about this application. I've also heard people mention a delay with another bike I'm considering, the Vvolt Sirius. The Prodigy V2 is using the same motor as the V1?

[@reallifescience2069]

@@canawler1968 It's a Brose TF Sprinter - made in Berlin Germany

[@DerekKerton]

Where is that Hell Hole trail? Looks nice.

[@ElectricBikeReport]

Washington, UT

[@steveh7108]

So is it a torque sensor or a Cadence Sensor ??????? I am assuming a torque sensor since it is a mid Drive. But I don't know if that is true.

[@ElectricBikeReport]

Yes it is a torque sensor. All mid-drives utilize torque sensors that we're aware of.

[@dwillingham]

This looks cool, but I wish that it had a bit longer range to compete with cheaper alternatives like the Mokwheel Basalt or Aventon Level 2. I'm not sold on a bike that ticks all my boxes yet, but this is close. I like this over rear hub bikes because the tires/wheels are normal instead of fat tires or a special branded wheel with the integrated hub motor. How does this bike feel once the battery dies? Can you pedal like normal or does it become immobilized?

[@ElectricBikeReport]

As you saw in the speed test, you can pedal at decent speeds even without motor help. It'll be a bit more challenging on hills of course (which is true for all e-bikes). Also, remember that the range results were in tour mode. In Eco (a level that gives meanigful assistance) you can get upwards of 90 miles in our experience.

[@NBSTL68]

I watched another review where the rider got 85 miles riding eco, which I think is about 15 more than the mfg states so that's great as it seems a lot of bikes get less thannthe max spec in real world conditions. What no one addresses on any ebike review I watched is how many charge cycles before the max starts dropping? My laptop has a 10 hour battery spec but 3 it's later I get 5-6 from it. Does this hold true w ebike batteries?

[@Svid1701D]

$2695, 250w motor and 500w battery is where they saved money here. IMO, ugly colorways that blend right in to the city; a red, yellow, blue, or brushed aluminum option would have been nice. Integrated tail light isn't a brake light, missed opportunity. The bike looks small with a 6'-1" rider. I'm 6' and I'd rather have a slightly larger bike. Overall, I think for a few hundred for, like $2995, they could have upped the power, added size and color options, working brake light and maybe even tire options. I'm looking forward to test riding one of these if available next time I'm in San Diego.

[@richarde1355]

Legit curious question… If, during owning this bike, a person has a technical or mechanical issue with their Prodigy bike, how does one get it or where to take it to get serviced?

[@maryl.7226]

My local bike shop is happy to service my Ride1Up Portola, and finds R1U customer service easy to work with. I bought army first ebike (Denago City 1) at my LBS, but the Portola was a Marketplace purchase. My LBS is great!

[@SteveSimpson-fk2ln]

Looking for recommendations for an ebike for an active 70 year old male in good health, All responses would be greatly appreciated.

[@femacampetiquettefordummie6979]

Does he say how tall he is in this video? Trying to figure out his size compared to the bikes size.

[@ElectricBikeReport]

Griffin is 6'-1".

[@jasondelarosa5457]

So the previous Prodigy has more range, wonder what the average Mph comparing to V2.

[@ElectricBikeReport]

Depends which Prodigy models you're comparing? The ST or the XC?

[@jasondelarosa5457]

@@ElectricBikeReport I think it was st I was comparing but if you have data on both that would be nice.

[@chow-chihuang4903]

They tested the ST but the range on Eco they got of over 90mi was with the XC, which lacks fenders and rear rack but uses an air fork, whereas the ST they featured uses a rigid fork.

[@ClearMystic]

is it class 1 (20mph/32kmh) or class 3 (28mph/45kmh)?

[@maryl.7226]

28 mph with pedal assist.

[@BB-di3em]

Is the rear rack removable or welded to the frame?

[@reallifescience2069]

removable.

[@ElectricBikeReport]

It is removable!

[@sativagirl1885]

Q: Can urban commuter e-bikes be powered with wireless 6G?

[@ElectricBikeReport]

We're still running on 5g so you're ahead of the game!

[@Svid1701D]

The govt uses 6G to communicate/control all the robot birds.

[@antoniorafaelmedenilla]

How much?

[@ElectricBikeReport]

Pricing link in the video description. Check out the different models for which best suits your budget.

[@CrabbyPattydelight]

I prefer a bike with no electric assistance, just my body but damn it would be fun, eventually ill get one but I'll still pedal only at times

[@srobeck77]

You can turn it down to 0 and it wont pedal assist

[@maryl.7226]

I ride my ebike without assistance very much of the time. But at 70, with torn up knees and slower recovery time, the assist is definitely a blessing on hills! My ebike helps me do rides I simply wouldn’t be able to do, go further and longer, because there’s help if and when I need it.

[@CrabbyPattydelight]

@@maryl.7226 I feel you, my knees been through hell. I had to reinvent my diet to stop inflammation and it really worked to help my knees, cut out alcohol 💪 my knees have been abused bad , feeling better for what they are though which I never thought possible, adapting you pedaling technique can help like stand up and mash down on the pedals using your body weight more at times and sitting with your but half cocked off the seat kind of like sitting on the seat with the side of one of your outside but cheeks like the edge of your hip almost, I ride weird. I commute by bicycle but have a bum knee, some days it's better than others for sure, the food thing is huge, wish I had learned that sooner to let food be medicine and eat to live. I still can't afford an ebike but someday. Riding $ 2,100 triathlon trek bike now that was given to me for free, frame is a little small but I got used to it, I don't use the triathlon handlebars that stick out forward with the shifters on the end to get in that aero position, I just bungee stuff to them and use them as a rack, I would use them to get in that aero position but the reach is to cramped so they are for luggage, bike is called a trek Hilo, tires take 120psi, go Continental gatorskins on there because they can tolerate glass usually, but I don't look for it, bikes tires are as wide as my thumb, skinnier and I rode it all winter to work on ice amd snow it took its toll on the tires, missing chunks of rubber and ican see the kevlar underneath, better order new ones soon or I coukd damage the Rolf rims that have been good to me, impressed by them actually. I walk a lot with my gimp knee too, and I got a big toe that can be problematic from kicking a house barefoot head on stupid 😂

[@CrabbyPattydelight]

@@maryl.7226 what ebike do you have? I still haven't got one holding off. Wish I had one I could abuse a little because the suspension and rims could handle the impact. Someone stole my canoe been on the family since like just after WW2 an old Grumman, trying not to let it bum me out, even had a note on it please don't steal it's all I got lol losers

[@maryl.7226]

@@CrabbyPattydelight Sorry to hear about your canoe - that’s awful! (No wonder you’re crabby?!? 🤣🤣🤣 I have a Denago City 1 and a Ride1Up Portola. An e-bike will cheer you up in no time! (Just put a good lock on it when you leave it!)

[@dixienormis3614]

I want to get excited about their bikes but then I see the small batteries and poor range

[@ElectricBikeReport]

Double check the range test results. The range on this is quite good actually.

[@applechili2848]

The range is incredible; there’s no way the buns outlast the bike in eco, unless it’s callused beyond feeling.