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Ride1Up Prodigy V2 ECO vs Urtopia Carbon Classic Step-Thru

Two commuter e-bikes at $1,295–$1,999, 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 Prodigy V2 ECO makes 45 Nm more torque.
  • The Prodigy V2 ECO costs $704 less.
  • The Carbon Classic Step-Thru claims 22 more miles of range.
  • The Prodigy V2 ECO carries 151 Wh more battery.
  • The Carbon Classic Step-Thru is 17 lb lighter.
  • The Prodigy V2 ECO carries 60 lb more total load.
  • The Prodigy V2 ECO assists 3 mph faster.
  • The Prodigy V2 ECO is mid-drive; the Carbon Classic Step-Thru is rear hub.
  • The Prodigy V2 ECO ships as class 3; the Carbon Classic Step-Thru ships as class 2.

Every spec, side by side

Prodigy V2 ECOCarbon Classic Step-Thru
Headline
Price$1,295$1,999
CategoryCommuterCommuter
Price per Wh$2.57 per Wh$5.66 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Torque90 Nm45 Nm
Motor power250 W350 W
Peak power—500 W
DriveMid-driveRear hub
Motor makeBrose TF SprinterUrtopia
Drive systemBrose—
SensorTorqueTorque
Battery & range
Battery504 Wh353 Wh
Voltage36V36V
Capacity14 Ah9.8 Ah
CellsSamsung (Phylion BN21 pack)Samsung
Removable battery—Yes
Range (claim)50 mi72 mi
Range as stated30-50 milesUp to 72 mi (180 lb rider, ECO, flat, no throttle)
Est. real range32 mi22 mi
Estimate assumes16 Wh per mile16 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight58 lb41 lb
Max load300 lb240 lb
Rack capacity40 lb—
Class & speed
Ships asClass 3: pedal assist to 28 mphClass 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph
Unlocks toClass 3Class 2
ClassClass 3Class 2
Throttle—Yes
Top assisted speed28 mph25 mph
Build
Gears9-speed8-speed
DrivetrainShimano Alivio 11-34T cassette, microSHIFT Advent derailleurShimano
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
Front rotor180 mm160 mm
Rear rotor180 mm160 mm
SuspensionHardtail (front only)—
Fork travel100 mm—
Rear travelNoneNone
Front suspensionYes—
Suspension seatpostNoNo
Tires27.5 x 2.25 (XR) / 27.5 x 2.10 (ST)Kenda 700 x 40c
DisplayBrose Display Allround, 1.5" color3.5" colour LCD
FrameAlloyToray carbon fibre
SizesST, XRS, M, L
Step-through optionYesYes
Included
LightsYesYes
FendersYes—
RackYes—
SafetyUL 2849*UL 2271
Safety certificationUL 2849: most models, confirm this oneUL 2271: battery only
As the maker states itTUV ANSI/CAN/UL 2849 & 2271 compliant, certified through TUV for most of their inventoryBattery UL 2271 Certified (Classic also EN 50604)
Warranty1 yr2 yr
Warranty terms1-Year Warranty against manufacturing defects2-Year Warranty (brand policy)

Specs transcribed from ride1up.com on 10/05/2026 and newurtopia.com on 09/20/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.

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