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Evan Fuller
Had this bike a little over a month with over 200 miles, i live in a hilly area and normally would not ride a bike, this bike has changed alot. I now bike to work 11 miles each way keeping it on sport and boost most of the time with a range of about 20miles on these high settings im 5-10 200lbs 32in inseam and bike fits me good-feels like a medium-large frame. My last ride i did in 28mins and a car takes 21 that was with average speed of 19mph with hills! I ride 90% road and 10% trails, it does smooth single track just fine, im going to swap to 11 -41 cassette from the 11-34 to help on very steep tight trails. Pedel strike and kickstand moving around is a reason not to take on tougher trails. I think the next generation can be slightly more slack geometry with a bit higher bottom bracket for more ground clearance -29in wheels might solve that issue. But this bike is made for the road and dirt/gravel paths. A few things i changed, 20mm shorter stem, 740mm wide bars with 50mm rise, office chair dropper post, clipless pedals, skinnier seat. I will be buying a second battery if i want to ride longer in one day, tour and eco are too slow for me but can get over 30miles on tour mode. Takes 6 hours to charge from dead. Only complaint is battery takes too long to charge. This bike is a tank a should hold up for many years the wheels are probably the weakest link, iv already hit some small jumps with no issues.
Brett Davis
This bike is the the best, I finally found one that fits all my needs
Kenneth W.
I love this bike! Very good quality and riding it is super fun. The torque sensor feels more natural than a cadence sensor and just makes you feel like you, only better. I ordered the LX model with the gates belt drive and CVT transmission and it’s very quiet and smooth as butter. You’d be hard pressed to find a better, equally equipped bike for the price. Well done.
Yvan Malo
more than I expected in terms of quality, speed, got a lot of positive remarks from family and friends, I recommend it to anyone hwo is considering buying an e-bike
Pierre D.
Great bike, especially for the price. The spec's are spot on, the motor is quiet and powerful, and the breaks are good. This bike is smooth and should easily cover the 30 to 50 range estimate. Well done.
Paul S
I wrote a review once, but it appears to not have made it on the website. I've been a ride1up customer with having bought a lmt'd before and have been intrigued about the prodigy v2 since it was announced. Every other day I would look at the ride1up site to read reviews and validate it was worth purchasing and I finally pulled the trigger last Sunday, with the bike arriving that following Friday. Overall the bike is excellent. It arrived nicely wrapped in a box, which I thought could be lifted so the bottom stays and you can work on the bike, but unfortunately I had to lift the bike out of the box. They provide all the tools except for a philips screw driver, but the install went very smooth with the exception of aligning the front fender. That took a few tweaks but is very solid. All in all the assembly maybe took an hour and watching the install video is more accurate because the printed instructions skip installing the handebars and aligning the fork. I've ridden the bike 50 miles already and it quite possibly could be the best bike I've ever ridden. The motor and carbon fiber belt have almost zero noise, the handlebars are in a great spot and the seat is decent. I did add a suspension seat post which makes the ride even smoother. If there are two gripes, however, I would say it's battery life and the weight of the bike. Prior to this prodigy, I had a Giant Quick E+ which at the low setting gave me 86 miles of range. On the prodigy I am lucky to get 30 at the 'tour' setting. Some of that could be explained since I am a bigger rider (250lbs) and the bike itself is 60lbs. Lifting that thing on a bike rack may be impossible for someone who is weak, but in eco mode the weight while riding feels like it disappears. Good thing is R1Up sells a separate battery, but bad thing is they are heavy and awkward to bring with you on a ride. One thing to note is that the wires on top of the motor appeared to be in very close contact with the belt, so I added a zip tie to make sure it didn't rub. This is probably something that can be fixed in future models. I hope anyone looking at this bike can use this review to help with their decision. The bike is great and will be with me for a long time.
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Had this bike a little over a month with over 200 miles, i live in a hilly area and normally would not ride a bike, this bike has changed alot. I now bike to work 11 miles each way keeping it on sport and boost most of the time with a range of about 20miles on these high settings im 5-10 200lbs 32in inseam and bike fits me good-feels like a medium-large frame. My last ride i did in 28mins and a car takes 21 that was with average speed of 19mph with hills! I ride 90% road and 10% trails, it does smooth single track just fine, im going to swap to 11 -41 cassette from the 11-34 to help on very steep tight trails. Pedel strike and kickstand moving around is a reason not to take on tougher trails. I think the next generation can be slightly more slack geometry with a bit higher bottom bracket for more ground clearance -29in wheels might solve that issue. But this bike is made for the road and dirt/gravel paths. A few things i changed, 20mm shorter stem, 740mm wide bars with 50mm rise, office chair dropper post, clipless pedals, skinnier seat. I will be buying a second battery if i want to ride longer in one day, tour and eco are too slow for me but can get over 30miles on tour mode. Takes 6 hours to charge from dead. Only complaint is battery takes too long to charge. This bike is a tank a should hold up for many years the wheels are probably the weakest link, iv already hit some small jumps with no issues.
Thank you for the great review Evan, we are glad to see you are customizing the bike to your specific needs and will definitely share the feedback with our development team.
This bike is the the best, I finally found one that fits all my needs
Perfect fit
We are glad to hear the Prodigy V2 fits all your needs.
Fat Chick Approved – Mostly
I’m a 5’9″ 275 lb female, and I was looking for a bike that I could use to commute to work with and keep up with my 7 year old son on family biking adventures. This bike meets fulfills those requirements.
It’s a mid drive motor with a torque sensor. This makes it feel like a natural pedaling experience, and the motor is very quiet. It still feels like I’m riding a bike, not a bike shaped motorcycle. I generally keep it on level 1 assist (eco).
The integrated rear rack allowed me to add panniers for carrying my laptop bag, and I was able to install the front rack and basket for the things I want easy access to. Though the Prodigy-v2 front light doesn’t seem to have mounting compatible with the front rack.
I tend to prefer a more upright casual riding position, so I was concerned about the comfort of this more sporty design. It requires you to lean forward a bit and rest some of your weight on the handlebars. But it’s not as uncomfortable as I thought it would be. The saddle however, not comfortable. It’s hard, and my sit bones are extremely sore. I wish I had purchased the comfort package instead of staying with the standard saddle.
Overall, I recommend this bike to any other overweight moms trying to be more active and keep up with their kids.
ST w/ CVT
Thank you for your great review Amora. We are happy to read the Prodigy V2 allows you to keep up with the kids.
I love this bike! Very good quality and riding it is super fun. The torque sensor feels more natural than a cadence sensor and just makes you feel like you, only better. I ordered the LX model with the gates belt drive and CVT transmission and it’s very quiet and smooth as butter. You’d be hard pressed to find a better, equally equipped bike for the price. Well done.
What size (if applicable to your purchase) did you purchase and how did it fit you? : LX with CVT
Thank you Kenneth, we couldn’t agree more about the CVT and the gates belt combination being as quiet as it is and the quality of the bike.
I just turned eighty and decided to go electric. The bike is a great ride.
We are happy to read Prodigy V2 is a great ride for you, we agree.
The bike works very well. The Brose motor and Shimano derailleur combination is excellent. The installed a shift sensor which cuts back power when shifting. This can be a little disconcerting at first, but you get used to it, and it no doubt saves wear on the gears.
What size (if applicable to your purchase) did you purchase and how did it fit you? : The "one size" model is a little too big for me (5' 7", 30" inseam). They should make at least two sizes. You can't try before you buy, and returning a bike is very costly, on top of shipping charges there is an exorbitant restocking fee. Yes they give you detailed measurements, the only thing you can do is find a bike that fits you and compare it's measurements to those and see if you want to pull the trigger.
Thank you for you review, the shift sensor does that so the motor cuts out during shifting to not damage the drivetrain components. We are happy to read you are enjoying the Prodigy V2 it is a great bike.