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Heybike Hybrid vs Ride1Up Prodigy V2 ECO

Two commuter e-bikes at $1,295–$1,699, every published spec lined up. Nothing here is estimated: a figure the manufacturer does not publish is shown as “—”.

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Where they differ

  • The Hybrid claims 50 more miles of range.
  • The Hybrid carries 360 Wh more battery.
  • The Hybrid carries 140 lb more total load.
  • The Prodigy V2 ECO costs $404 less.
  • The Prodigy V2 ECO makes 15 Nm more torque.
  • The Hybrid uses a torque + cadence sensor; the Prodigy V2 ECO uses a torque sensor.
  • The Hybrid is rear hub; the Prodigy V2 ECO is mid-drive.
  • The Hybrid ships as class 2–3; the Prodigy V2 ECO ships as class 3.

Every spec, side by side

HybridProdigy V2 ECO
Headline
Price$1,699$1,295
CategoryCommuterCommuter
Price per Wh$1.97 per Wh$2.57 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Torque75 Nm90 Nm
Motor power750 W250 W
Peak power1200 W—
DriveRear hubMid-drive
Motor makeHeybikeBrose TF Sprinter
Drive system—Brose
SensorTorque + cadenceTorque
Battery & range
Battery864 Wh504 Wh
Voltage—36V
Capacity—14 Ah
Cells—Samsung (Phylion BN21 pack)
Removable batteryYes—
Range (claim)100 mi50 mi
Range as stated100 miles max range30-50 miles
Est. real range—32 mi
Estimate assumes—16 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight—58 lb
Max load440 lb300 lb
Rack capacity66 lb40 lb
Class & speed
Ships asClass 2: throttle, assist to 20 mphClass 3: pedal assist to 28 mph
Unlocks toClass 3Class 3
ClassClass 2–3Class 3
ThrottleYes—
Top assisted speed28 mph28 mph
Build
Gears8-speed9-speed
DrivetrainShimano AltusShimano Alivio 11-34T cassette, microSHIFT Advent derailleur
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
Front rotor—180 mm
Rear rotor—180 mm
Suspension—Hardtail (front only)
Fork travel—100 mm
Rear travelNoneNone
Front suspension—Yes
Suspension seatpost—No
Tires27.5 x 2.427.5 x 2.25 (XR) / 27.5 x 2.10 (ST)
Display—Brose Display Allround, 1.5" color
Frame—Alloy
Sizes—ST, XR
Step-through option—Yes
Included
LightsYesYes
Fenders—Yes
RackYesYes
SafetyUL 2849*UL 2849*
Safety certificationUL 2849: most models, confirm this oneUL 2849: most models, confirm this one
As the maker states it"UL 2849 Safety Standards" on some models and "In accordance with UL 2849" on others, which is not the same claimTUV ANSI/CAN/UL 2849 & 2271 compliant, certified through TUV for most of their inventory
Warranty2 yr1 yr
Warranty terms—1-Year Warranty against manufacturing defects

Specs transcribed from www.heybike.com on 09/22/2026 and ride1up.com on 10/05/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.

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