Inner-city travel can be quite a bore, but Ride1Up is here to change that. The firm is launching an evolution on its Prodigy electric bike, which first launched in July 2021. The Prodigy V2, which launches September 25, 2023, is set to once again reenergize the industry with a set of exciting upgrades, like hydraulic brakes and front suspension for a smooth and safe riding experience.
Kitted with a Brose mid-drive motor in tandem with a 36v 14ah battery from Samsung, the Prodigy V2 is a wonderful addition to the existing fleet. It comes in two different drive-train options, including a CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) system and a traditional 9-speed model. Beyond that and the pricing, both options share almost identical specs.
CVT essentially is an internal gear hub that makes biking all the more enjoyable. In its FAQ section on its website, Ride1Up calls it a derailleur system combined with a traditional cassette for a smooth, efficient, and stress-freeing drivetrain. It allows riders to not have to worry about things like locked gears, greasy chains, or even step changes, gifting it a bit more value in tandem with a high-class system.
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Ride1Up also calls the Prodigy V2 a mid-drive ebike, which just means the motor is mounted to the center of the frame, which allots power to the crank. It is differentiated by a hub motor, which puts the motor in either the front or back wheel of the ride. The company claims the mid-drive design ethos affords a more "efficient power transfer," which is true in addition to being more balanced of a drive, but are also more expensive.
Ride1Up highlights the Prodigy V2 as a Class 3 ebike leveraging front suspension, double-layer aluminum tires, and 180mm hydraulic disc brakes. They both aim to be relatively affordable options in the electric bike sector with a feature-rich platform. The CVT model is perfect for budding new riders while the 9-speed is built for those who want a more natural, manual experience.
Both Prodigy V2 models come equipped with a pair of tail and headlights, in addition to a rear rack for easy storing. The tan-walled race tires from Maxxis are also a welcome addition, gifting the bike a suitable-pizzazz made all the more enjoyable thanks to two varied colorways across both models: white and beige for the CVT, and white and black for the 9-speed.
Ride1Up claims the Prodigy V2 can hit up to 28mph on pedal assist, which is more than enough speed on a bike like this. The MicroSHIFT Advent 9-speed drivetrain model is going for $2,395, while the CVT system option is $2,695. They can be purchased today in both a step-through and step-over build variety at Ride1Up's website.
