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Heybike Hybrid vs Ride1Up Prodigy V2

Two commuter e-bikes at $1,699–$2,395, 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 Hybrid costs $696 less.
  • The Hybrid peaks 250 W higher.
  • The Prodigy V2 makes 15 Nm more torque.
  • The Hybrid uses a torque + cadence sensor; the Prodigy V2 uses a torque sensor.
  • The Hybrid is rear hub; the Prodigy V2 is mid-drive.
  • The Hybrid ships as class 2–3; the Prodigy V2 ships as class 3.

Every spec, side by side

HybridProdigy V2
Headline
Price$1,699$2,395
CategoryCommuterCommuter
Price per Wh$1.97 per Wh$4.75 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Torque75 Nm90 Nm
Motor power750 W250 W
Peak power1200 W950 W
DriveRear hubMid-drive
Motor makeHeybikeBrose TF Sprinter
Drive systemBrose
SensorTorque + cadenceTorque
Battery & range
Battery864 Wh504 Wh
Voltage36V
Capacity14 Ah
CellsSamsung
Removable batteryYes
Range (claim)100 mi50 mi
Range as stated100 miles max range30-50 miles
Est. real range32 mi
Estimate assumes16 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight58 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 AltusMicroShift 9-speed (chain) or Enviolo CVT + Gates belt
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
Front rotor180 mm
Rear rotor180 mm
SuspensionHardtail (front only)
Fork travel100 mm
Rear travelNoneNone
Front suspensionYes
Suspension seatpostNo
Tires27.5 x 2.427.5 x 2.25
DisplayBrose 1.5" color LCD
FrameAlloy
SizesST, XR
Step-through optionYes
Included
LightsYesYes
FendersYes
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 terms1-Year Warranty against manufacturing defects

Specs transcribed from www.heybike.com on 09/21/2026 and ride1up.com on 09/19/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.

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