Prodigy XC

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Brose mid-drive motor ebike

197 reviews
Frame Type ST
ST - Step-Through
XC - Step-Over w/Front Suspension
XR - Step-Over

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Prodigy XC At A Glance

Speed

Speed

Class 3 electric bike, with 28mph pedal assist

Motor

Motor

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

Range

Range

30-50 miles depending on rider weight, terrain, incline, level of assist, etc.

Frame

Frame

Lightweight Alloy Frame with internal protected & locked electronics

Comfort

Comfort

Frame geometry & components built for "the most comfortable ride ever"

Features & Highlights

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Brose mid-drive motor with 90nm of torque. German-engineered, quiet, responsive, and intuitive. Perfect for complete control on the trails.
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Maxxis Forekaster Off-Road Tires High Performing and Reliable - Perfect for Variable Terrain.
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Handlebar Mounted 1.5" LCD TFT display. 4 levels of Pedal Assist (PAS) and Advanced Metrics.
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Integrated Headlight Super Bright 80 Lux with Daytime Operating Safety Lighting Features.
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36V Two Amp Charger and Cable with Auto Shut-Off. LED Indicator Feature Provides Realtime Charging Status.
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Two Keys for the Removable Integrated Battery System. Theft Protection Design - Battery Anxiety Begone!
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Heavy Duty Adjustable Chainstay Kickstand. High Load Capacity for Extra Support and Stability.

Components & Tech Specs

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Motor
Motor
Brose TF Sprinter German made mid-drive motor with 90nm torque
Motor
Battery
36V14ah Phylion BN21, Samsung Cells, Smart BMS
Motor
Controller
Brose Frame integrated Controller
Motor
Display
Brose Display Allround, 1.5" Color
Motor
PAS Sensor
Brose Integrated Torque Sensor
Motor
Brakes
Tektro Orion HD-M750 Four Piston Brakes
Motor
Tires
Maxxis Forekaster 27.5"x2.4"
Motor
Handlebars
MTB: 20mm Rise, 0° Sweep 31.8mm Bars
Motor
Grips
Velo Locking Rubber Ergonomic Grips
Motor
Shifters
microSHIFT Advent SL-M819
Motor
Gearing
42T Narrow-Wide Alloy Chainring
Motor
Cassette
Shimano Alivio 11-34T
Motor
Derailleur
microSHIFT Advent RD-M619
Motor
Chain
KMC e9 EPT, Mid-drive Chain
Motor
Spokes
Black Stainless Steel, 13G
Motor
Saddle
Selle Royal SRX
Motor
Fork
120mm Travel, 32mm Stanchion diameter, Air Suspension, Hydraulic Lockout
Motor
Seat Post
Uno SP-719 350mm x 31.6mm Dual Bolt
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Stem
Wake, Smooth Alloy 10° 50mm 31.8mm Bar Clamp
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Headlight
Buchel Shiny 80, Ultra-bright 80 lux headlight
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Additional
Water Bottle Bosses and Chainstay Guard

Dimensions & Sizing

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XR
ST
XC
Bike Weight
Weight Capacity
Rider Height range
A - Maximum Seat Height
B - Minimum Seat Height
C - Stand-over Height
D - Wheelbase
E - Top Tube Length
F - Head Tube Length
G - Seat Tube Length
H - Chainstay Length
I - Fork Length
J - Head Tube Angle
K - Seat Tube Angle
L - Stack
M - Handlebar Reach
N - Total Length
O - Handlebar Height
58lbs
300lbs
5'6"-6'4"
1016mm 40in
813mm 32in
736mm 29in
1092mm 43in
588mm 23in
230mm 9in
480mm 19in
440mm 17in
420mm 17in
68°
69°
656mm 26in
394mm 16in
1803mm 71in
1067mm 42in
58lbs
300lbs
5'1"-6'3"
1016mm 40in
813mm 32in
457mm 18in
1092mm 43in
560mm 22in
250mm 10in
480mm 19in
440mm 17in
420mm 17in
68°
71°
675mm 27in
387mm 15in
1803mm 71in
1067mm 42in
58lbs
300lbs
5'6"-6'4"
1016mm 40in
813mm 32in
737mm 29in
1128mm 44in
588mm 23in
165mm 6in
480mm 19in
440mm 17in
517mm 20in
67°
72°
669mm 26in
376mm 15in
1803mm 71in
1067mm 42in
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Assembly & Support

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Bikes in stock ships in 3-5 business days. Email tracking provides transit and delivery estimates once shipped.

Package Size is 52″x30″x8″ and just under 75lbs. Your electric motor bike will arrive 85% assembled (electronics are pre-assembled).

FAQ'S

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What Does Mid-Drive Mean on an E-Bike? minus plus

A mid-drive electric bike means that the motor of the electric bike is mounted in the center of the frame near the bottom bracket, providing power to the crank. This is in contrast to hub motor designs, where the electric motor is in the front or back wheel.
The mid-drive system provides more efficient power transfer, allowing the rider to use the gears of the electric bike for a more natural riding experience and electric motor performance. The position of the motor also allows for a more stable ride as the weight is distributed closer to the center of gravity, as well as more responsive handling with greater torque and hill-climbing ability.

How Fast Can a Mid-Drive E-Bike Go? minus plus

The speed of a mid-drive electric bike is dependent on several factors, such as the power output of the motor and battery capacity. Generally speaking, Class 1 and Class 2 eBikes stop assisting the rider at twenty MPH, while Class 3 eBikes, like the Prodigy, will provide assistance up to twenty-eight MPH. This eBike system has incredible performance for all riders.

Are Mid-Drive Electric Bikes More Efficient? minus plus

Yes, mid-drive eBikes are more efficient than hub motor designs. This is mainly because the electric motor is able to use the bike’s gears and the power is transferred directly to the crank instead of the wheels. This means that you can get more out of each full charge with this electric bike. Keep in mind that although mid-drive motors use the bike’s gears, this doesn’t mean you can’t ride your e-bike if the battery runs out. You just won’t have the extra power that the electric motor provides. EBikes can still be ridden without the electric motor just like you would ride a traditional bike.

How Long Do Mid-Drive E-Bike Motors Last? minus plus

The lifespan and performance of a mid-drive electric bike motor depend on the components’ quality and how it is used. Generally, you can expect your electric bike motor to last anywhere between three and ten years; just make sure to keep up with regular maintenance and follow the manufacturer’s guidelines.
This includes keeping your electric motor dry, as mid-drive motors tend to rust faster than their hub drive counterparts. Protecting and taking care of your eBikes will improve their lifespan and maintain their performance.

Is a Mid-Drive E-Bike Better? minus plus

It depends on what kind of riding experience you are looking for. For some, a mid-drive electric bike is often considered to be the better option because they offer more efficient power transfer, better hill climbing performance, and more responsive handling by having a more natural riding feel as you pedal.
Additionally, they tend to be lighter than hub motor designs, making them a better choice for longer rides. These eBikes are also more reliable, making them a great option for regular use.
However, they tend to be the most expensive e-bike motor design, so if you’re on a budget, a hub electric motor may be a better option. Ultimately, this depends on your individual needs and preferences.

Do Any Mid-Drive E-Bikes Have a Throttle? minus plus

Yes–some mid-drive eBikes do have a throttle. However, most big electric bike companies tend to rely solely on pedal-assist for their mid-drive eBikes, because when you install a throttle on a mid-drive electric bike, the chain wear and tension might be too great. This could lead to a broken chain and render the bike inoperable, hindering the overall performance.

Can I test ride a bike? minus plus

We are a direct-to-consumer eBikes company both in pricing and strategy. Riders will generally pay a premium for the ability to test-ride eBikes through a dealer. However, our bikes have been thoroughly tested by top reviewers such as Electric Bike Review, Electric Bike Report, Cycling Weekly, Clean Technica, Electrek, and many others who have published their reviews on YouTube. Additionally, we are now supporting an independent network of owners offering their eBikes for demos. Learn more here Locations

What can I expect ordering a bike from Ride1Up? minus plus

This article will explain all about what to expect when ordering ebikes from us. Ordering With Us

Can I upgrade the battery? minus plus

Unfortunately, this electric bike frame’s 14ah battery pack is the largest available.

Can I switch the handlebars to another model? minus plus

No. The variations you see on the site are the only options we have for our ebikes.

Can you ship to _______? minus plus

We only ship within the US and Canada. The contiguous United States is FREE. Shipping to Canada is $400. Currently, not shipping to Hawaii. We are not responsible for any additional tariffs charged by your local government which is often applied after importing. Unfortunately, we are not able to ship our eBikes directly to Europe or Alaska at this time. You can use a shipping forwarder like ShopUsa.com to reach your country.

Are the bikes water-proof? minus plus

The ebikes are not water-proof, they are water-resistant, rated IP-65. While we do not recommend leaving the ebikes out in the rain or riding in the rain or other hazardous conditions due to personal safety, the ebikes can handle water exposure and still maintain their performance.

When will the Prodigy ship out? minus plus

In-stock Prodigy electric bike models require extra processing time and will ship out within 2-3 business days of placing your order. The Prodigy is shipped via LTL freight to preserve quality and reduce shipping related issues.

After your order has processed and left our warehouse, please expect approximately 5-10 business days for additional transit time and delivery. Delivery appointment is required and delivery times are dependent on availability by local distribution centers. (Note – Canadian orders are excluded from LTL Freight due to extended shipping timelines and shipped via FedEx ground)

Reviews

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Based on 197 reviews
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Customer Images

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Daniel B.

The whole process of ordering and assembling was super smooth. Everything worked right from the start, no need to make adjustments. Bravo! And I’m loving the mid drive motor!

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Reinhard Strobl

Both bikes were shipped on time and seem to be great quality.

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Reinhard Strobl

Both bikes were shipped on time and seem to be great quality.

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Paul C.

The bike is great! Gears work perfectly as well as battery. Went ahead and protected the exterior paint as its location close to the ground already got scratched. Overall very happy! Thanks

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Matthew K.

This 'is a very well built and spec'd bike. The Brose mid drive is so smooth and quiet. Everything was in fine working order when I received it and I had very little assembly to do. I have had numerous Ride1up bikes now and everyone of them has been great. I started out pretty basic and worked my way up the chain to this Prodigy.

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Trevor H.

I can't say enough good things about the customer service and the bike that I purchased. First, Ride1up is based in the United States and the service representatives are local, knowledgeable, and very helpful. They also have a 30 day price guarantee. My bike went on sale within a week of my purchase and after reaching out to customer service I was promptly refunded the difference. I did have a long wait for shipping, about 3 weeks, but my bike arrived well protected and in perfect condition. The last minor issue that I had was a stripped screw on the adjustable kickstand causing the it to not hold the correct position. I reached out to customer service once again and I had a replacement kickstand the very next day. In regards to the bike, I believe that this is one of the best values to be had. I purchased the model 700 for my wife and was very happy with the quality and components included on that bike. The model 700 does have a hub motor and a cadence sensor, causing an ever so slight lag to the pedal assist. However, it was very minor and less noticable that the two other major brand ebikes that I have used. My wife loves her bike and I considered purchasing the same one for myself. Being more of an avid cyclist, I decided to purchase the Prodigy XC. This bike has a mid drive motor made by the German manufacturer, Brose, and a torque sensor. With this setup you do miss out on a throttle, but you gain a completely natural cycling experience. Pedal assist happens immediately based on how hard you are pushing on the pedals. This is a similar feeling to riding with the wind at your back or downhill. Since the XC is more of a mountain bike setup, I was slightly concerned with range and rolling resistance during road touring. I shouldn't have been worried at all. The bike handles the road great and soaks up bumps and potholes with the larger tires and front suspension. I feel no extra rolling resistance at all and this bike is only about 20 percent slower on the road than my dedicated road bike. The first setting of pedal assist, eco mode, completely compensated for this and my average speed while touring remains about the same, but with a more comfortable ride. It also handles gravel and loose dirt like a champ. This is something that I cannot do on my road bike and this opens up more routes as I tour. Battery charging takes a while and is best done overnight. Even so, range is not an issue and I can get roughly double the stated range if using eco mode on fairly flat roads. 90-100 miles is possible if I really try to conserve battery power. Even riding with the assist off isn't a deal breaker since this bike is fairly light for an ebike of this style. Climbing is a bit more challenging with a bike weighing over 50lbs but using assist completely takes care of that hurdle, to the point of making it much easier than on an acoustic bike when you use higher levels of pedal assistance. Overall, I am completely satisfied with my purchase and would recommend this bike and Ride1up products to anyone. PS. The chameleon gloss paint looks great as well!

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Trevor H.

I can't say enough good things about the customer service and the bike that I purchased. First, Ride1up is based in the United States and the service representatives are local, knowledgeable, and very helpful. They also have a 30 day price guarantee. My bike went on sale within a week of my purchase and after reaching out to customer service I was promptly refunded the difference. I did have a long wait for shipping, about 3 weeks, but my bike arrived well protected and in perfect condition. The last minor issue that I had was a stripped screw on the adjustable kickstand causing the it to not hold the correct position. I reached out to customer service once again and I had a replacement kickstand the very next day. In regards to the bike, I believe that this is one of the best values to be had. I purchased the model 700 for my wife and was very happy with the quality and components included on that bike. The model 700 does have a hub motor and a cadence sensor, causing an ever so slight lag to the pedal assist. However, it was very minor and less noticable that the two other major brand ebikes that I have used. My wife loves her bike and I considered purchasing the same one for myself. Being more of an avid cyclist, I decided to purchase the Prodigy XC. This bike has a mid drive motor made by the German manufacturer, Brose, and a torque sensor. With this setup you do miss out on a throttle, but you gain a completely natural cycling experience. Pedal assist happens immediately based on how hard you are pushing on the pedals. This is a similar feeling to riding with the wind at your back or downhill. Since the XC is more of a mountain bike setup, I was slightly concerned with range and rolling resistance during road touring. I shouldn't have been worried at all. The bike handles the road great and soaks up bumps and potholes with the larger tires and front suspension. I feel no extra rolling resistance at all and this bike is only about 20 percent slower on the road than my dedicated road bike. The first setting of pedal assist, eco mode, completely compensated for this and my average speed while touring remains about the same, but with a more comfortable ride. It also handles gravel and loose dirt like a champ. This is something that I cannot do on my road bike and this opens up more routes as I tour. Battery charging takes a while and is best done overnight. Even so, range is not an issue and I can get roughly double the stated range if using eco mode on fairly flat roads. 90-100 miles is possible if I really try to conserve battery power. Even riding with the assist off isn't a deal breaker since this bike is fairly light for an ebike of this style. Climbing is a bit more challenging with a bike weighing over 50lbs but using assist completely takes care of that hurdle, to the point of making it much easier than on an acoustic bike when you use higher levels of pedal assistance. Overall, I am completely satisfied with my purchase and would recommend this bike and Ride1up products to anyone. PS. The chameleon gloss paint looks great as well!

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TIM M.

This is a great single track bike. With a few upgrades, it is even better. Can't express how pleased I am with is purchase.

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Holly

I love this bike. It is everything I hoped for in an ebike. I was looking for something with some trail capability that I could enjoy on the road as well. I wanted to still get plenty of exercise while I ride and this is great for that since it isn’t too heavy and I can enjoy it in the lowest pedal assist mode (until I get to a hill and crank it up)! The only thing I’m not sure of is the battery capability but I’m experimenting with it to see how far I can really go. It’s still very new to me. I love that the company honored a price match when the price changed after a few weeks of my purchase. I was already happy with the value and then it got even better. This is a great bike! No regrets on my end!

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Holly

I love this bike. It is everything I hoped for in an ebike. I was looking for something with some trail capability that I could enjoy on the road as well. I wanted to still get plenty of exercise while I ride and this is great for that since it isn’t too heavy and I can enjoy it in the lowest pedal assist mode (until I get to a hill and crank it up)! The only thing I’m not sure of is the battery capability but I’m experimenting with it to see how far I can really go. It’s still very new to me. I love that the company honored a price match when the price changed after a few weeks of my purchase. I was already happy with the value and then it got even better. This is a great bike! No regrets on my end!

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Reviews With Photos
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  1. Daniel B.

    The whole process of ordering and assembling was super smooth. Everything worked right from the start, no need to make adjustments. Bravo!
    And I’m loving the mid drive motor!


    How does the bike* fit? Please share your height/size and the frame type you ordered, if applicable. I am 6’ tall and 186 pounds, it’s a good fit. I changed the stem to a new taller model, just to make it more upright, which is my preference, and I added Gorrilla bars.


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  2. Reinhard Strobl

    Both bikes were shipped on time and seem to be great quality.


    How does the bike* fit? Please share your height/size and the frame type you ordered, if applicable. Bought one for my wife and one for myself. My wife is 5.4 and I’m 5.9 the are perfect for our body height.


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    5 days ago
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  3. Patrick K.

    I received the bike with a bent front rotor. It made a horrible racket. After a few emails back and forth Ride1Up sent out a new front rotor for me to install. in less than 5 minutes the problem was solved! It was a great customer service experience.


    How does the bike* fit? Please share your height/size and the frame type you ordered, if applicable. The bike fit as advertised. I definitely recommend a seat upgrade and a suspension post. Other than that - a perfect e-bike.


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  4. Gabriel P.

    Love it!

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  5. Kimberly H.

    The bike went together easily. The build is basically good but the front wheel is not centered in the drop outs, so I checked the dish of the wheel and that was ok. The axle screws in just one way, so even when I remove and remount the wheel it does not help the issue….
    The battery is also difficult to remove, I can’t get the safety catch to release… The battery arrived with 0% charge, so I had to charge the battery for about six hours before I could ride! An excruciating wait, but worth it! The bike is smooth, powerful and quiet. The shift sensor prevents shifting on the fly under heavy torque/power, which is difficult on steep technical terrain…. I have had to learn to anticipate and shift sooner on any steep rocky inclines….it is heavy to push if you can’t make it all the way up…. I know there is a walk/wheeling option but I haven’t figured out how to use this yet….and am not sure if it would help. The bike frame shape makes it possible to hoist it on your shoulder and carry it like a gravel bike if necessary….it is lighter than many Ebikes but is still heavy to me….
    Basically I love the bike and especially love the powerful and almost silent Brose motor❤️ Thank you Ride1Up!


    How does the bike* fit? Please share your height/size and the frame type you ordered, if applicable. The bike fits pretty well, slightly big but there was only one frame size to choose from with the prodigy xc, I wish that there was a smaller, more compact and lighter weight option. A lightweight gravel bike with suspension would be ideal!


    3 weeks ago
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  6. Brent H.

    Excellent experience so far, very smooth power assist and quality components for the price. No complaints!


    How does the bike* fit? Please share your height/size and the frame type you ordered, if applicable. 5'8" 165 lbs. No problem with fit for me


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