Ride1Up announced the Prodigy V2 Eco on October 2, 2026. It’s a Class 3 mid-drive e-bike with a German-made Brose motor, and the starting price is $1,295.
For now it’s a pre-order. Ride1Up’s launch page says shipping is expected in mid-October, Electric Bike Explorer reports. Electrek also covered the launch on October 2 and says shipments should begin within a couple of weeks.
The Eco is a cheaper take on the Prodigy V2, the mid-drive line Ride1Up has sold for several years as its more premium offer. Ride1Up says the motor is the same one used in the V2. The savings come from the parts around it.
Hub-motor bikes at $1,295 are common, Electrek notes. A Brose mid-drive with a torque sensor and a 504 Wh battery at that price is a different story. A mid-drive sends its power through the chain, so your gears work for the motor as well as for you.
Pre-order now, shipping expected mid-October
Ride1Up’s own pages don’t agree, according to Electric Bike Explorer. The Eco’s main product page and the general bike shop page show it in stock. The launch page uses reservation wording and gives the mid-October ship date. A commuter-bike category page has shown it as out of stock.
Treat mid-October as Ride1Up’s expectation and get the current ship date confirmed before you pay. No source we found confirms that deliveries have started.
Prodigy V2 Eco specs
These are Ride1Up’s listed figures, as relayed from its specifications page and its launch post. Range and speed are manufacturer claims.
| Item | Ride1Up lists |
|---|---|
| Motor | Brose TF Sprinter mid-drive, 90 Nm, torque sensor |
| Class and speed | Class 3 pedal assist, up to 28 mph (45 km/h) |
| Battery | 36V 14Ah (504 Wh), Phylion BN21 pack, Samsung cells |
| Claimed range | 30 to 50 miles per charge |
| Drivetrain | microSHIFT Advent 9-speed, Shimano Alivio 11-34T cassette, 48T chainring |
| Brakes | 180 mm hydraulic (piston count not listed) |
| Suspension | 100 mm fork with lockout |
| Tires | 27.5 in wheels; ST 2.10 in, XR 2.25 in WTB Ranger |
| Display | 1.5-inch color screen, four assist levels |
| Extras | 80-lux front light, rear light, alloy fenders, 40 lb rack, adjustable stem |
| Weight and capacity | 58 lb; 300 lb rider and cargo |
| Frames and color | XR step-over, ST step-through; Onyx Black |
Where Ride1Up cut costs
Electrek lists the trade-offs against the higher-spec Prodigy builds. Maxxis tires are gone in favor of cheaper rubber. The four-piston brakes give way to two-piston 180 mm hydraulics. The drivetrain is a basic 9-speed.
One caution. Ride1Up’s spec page gives no piston count for the brakes, per Electric Bike Explorer, so the two-piston detail comes from Electrek alone. Electrek also says it’s unclear which suspension fork Ride1Up chose.
Electrek likes the logic: spend on the motor and battery, and save on parts you can swap later. We agree with that order of priorities. A spec sheet can’t tell you how the brakes or tires feel, though.
How it compares with the V2 and $4,000 dealer bikes
E-Biking Today reviewed the V2 and listed it at $2,095 with a chain drive and $2,595 with an Enviolo CVT and Gates belt. Check Ride1Up for current prices. If the chain-drive figure still holds, the Eco costs $800 less. Neither launch report mentions a belt-drive Eco.
That review is the nearest outside read on this motor, but it covers the V2. Reviewer Lisa reached 24 mph and figured a stronger rider could hit 28. Lisa called the Brose quiet and smooth, and had 80% of the battery left after 12.5 moderately hilly miles.
Ride1Up points to the Trek FX+ 7S, the Trek Allant+ 8S and the Specialized Turbo Vado SL 2 5.0 as comparisons, per Electrek. All three cost more than $4,000. Both outlets caution against treating them as equals. Dealer brands offer shop service, warranty support and a more refined ride. If a local shop matters to you, that gap is real.
Quick answers on weight, range and quality
How much does the Prodigy V2 Eco weigh?
Ride1Up lists 58 lb, with a 300 lb weight capacity. That’s the number to remember if you carry the bike up stairs. The V2 in E-Biking Today’s review was also 58 lb, or 61 lb with the CVT.
How far does the battery go, and how long does it last?
Ride1Up claims 30 to 50 miles per charge, depending on rider weight, terrain and assist level. On the V2, Lisa put heavy use of the higher assist modes nearer 30 to 35 miles, and eco mode with moderate effort past 50. Our guide to e-bike battery types explains how to read specs like these.
No source gives a lifespan in years or charge cycles. Ask Ride1Up whether its 1-year manufacturing-defect warranty covers the battery.
Are Ride1Up e-bikes good quality?
The sources can’t answer that for the Eco, because none includes a hands-on review of it. Electric Bike Explorer says real-world range, braking, ride quality, assembly and long-term reliability still need independent checks. The V2 got a strong write-up from E-Biking Today. That tells you about the motor, less about the cheaper brakes and tires. If you’re cross-shopping commuters, our earlier Aventon Level 2 review is another reference point.
Check these before you order
- Stock and ship date. Confirm both with Ride1Up, since its pages disagree.
- Frame fit. Ride1Up lists the ST for riders about 5 ft to 6 ft tall and the XR for about 5 ft 5 in to 6 ft 1 in. Check your inseam and reach too. Lisa found the V2 step-through needed a 21-inch leg lift, higher than some step-throughs, so ask about the Eco’s frame.
- Parts at checkout. Read the exact component list shown when you pay, in case Ride1Up changes production parts after launch.
- Warranty and returns. Ride1Up advertises a 1-year warranty against manufacturing defects and a 30-day return program with conditions and model exclusions. Check whether the Eco is covered.
- Certification. Electric Bike Explorer found no electrical-system certification claim on the Eco’s spec page. If you need UL 2849 or similar, ask Ride1Up directly.
- Local rules. Class 3 means pedal assist up to 28 mph. Check where those bikes are allowed on your roads and trails.
Electrek says it hopes to test the Eco soon. Until a hands-on review lands, treat the range, speed and braking figures as Ride1Up’s claims.
