Ride1Up Prodigy V2 Drops to $1,595 With Brose Mid-Drive
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- Ride1Up dropped the Prodigy V2 to $1,595, the lowest price yet on the San Diego-based company's mid-drive e-bike and nearly $1,000 off its $2,495 MSRP.
- The Prodigy V2 is built around a German-engineered Brose TF Sprinter mid-drive motor capable of up to 90 Nm of torque — a drivetrain typically found on e-bikes costing significantly more.
- The bike also includes a 504 Wh battery, quad-piston hydraulic disc brakes, integrated lighting, and a Brose torque sensor for smooth response to rider input, with commuter and comfort-oriented configurations available.
- Unlike hub motors that push from the rear wheel, the mid-drive system applies power through the bike's drivetrain, producing a more natural ride feel and better leverage of gearing for hill climbing and efficiency.
- At $1,595, the Prodigy V2 undercuts premium mid-drive e-bikes from Trek, Gazelle, and Riese & Müller, which typically run $3,000 to $5,000 or more, and may rank among the most affordable German mid-drive e-bikes currently available anywhere.
Why it matters: The Prodigy V2's $1,595 price tag puts a premium Brose mid-drive platform within reach of riders who previously couldn't justify spending $3,000 to $5,000+ on comparable Trek, Gazelle, or Riese & Müller models. For buyers comparing mid-drive refinement against cheaper hub-motor alternatives in the U.S. market, the price gap between the two categories just narrowed dramatically.
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