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Ride1Up Prodigy V2 vs Trek FX+ 2

Two commuter e-bikes at $2,299.99–$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 Prodigy V2 makes 30 Nm more torque.
  • The Prodigy V2 assists 8 mph faster.
  • The Prodigy V2 is mid-drive; the FX+ 2 is rear hub.
  • The Prodigy V2 ships as class 3; the FX+ 2 ships as class 2.

Every spec, side by side

Prodigy V2FX+ 2
Headline
Price$2,395$2,299.99
CategoryCommuterCommuter
Price per Wh$4.75 per Wh$4.42 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Torque90 Nm60 Nm
Motor power250 W500 W
Peak power950 W—
DriveMid-driveRear hub
Motor makeBrose TF Sprinter—
Drive systemBrose—
SensorTorqueTorque
Battery & range
Battery504 Wh520 Wh
Voltage36V—
Capacity14 Ah—
CellsSamsung—
Removable battery—Yes
Range (claim)50 mi50 mi
Range as stated30-50 milesUp to 50 mi
Est. real range32 mi33 mi
Estimate assumes16 Wh per mile16 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight58 lb55.78 lb
Max load300 lb300 lb
Rack capacity40 lb—
Class & speed
Ships asClass 3: pedal assist to 28 mphClass 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph
Unlocks toClass 3—
ClassClass 3Class 2
Throttle—Yes
Top assisted speed28 mph20 mph
Build
Gears9-speed8-speed
DrivetrainMicroShift 9-speed (chain) or Enviolo CVT + Gates beltShimano ESSA U2000 (11-45T)
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
Front rotor180 mm180 mm
Rear rotor180 mm180 mm
SuspensionHardtail (front only)Hardtail (front only)
Fork travel100 mm63 mm
Rear travelNoneNone
Front suspensionYesYes
Suspension seatpostNo50 mm
Tires27.5 x 2.25650 x 50mm (27.5 x 2.0) Bontrager GR0 Comp
DisplayBrose 1.5" color LCDLCD display
FrameAlloyAlpha Gold Aluminum
SizesST, XRS-XL
Step-through optionYesNo
Included
LightsYesYes
FendersYesYes
RackYesYes
Kickstand—Yes
SafetyUL 2849*UL 2849
Safety certificationUL 2849: most models, confirm this oneUL 2849: full system
As the maker states itTUV ANSI/CAN/UL 2849 & 2271 compliant, certified through TUV for most of their inventoryAll e-systems that Trek currently uses have been tested to UL 2849 and EN 15194 as appropriate, and certified to UL 2849
Warranty1 yr—
Warranty terms1-Year Warranty against manufacturing defects—

Specs transcribed from ride1up.com on 09/19/2026 and www.trekbikes.com on 09/30/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.

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