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Ride1Up Prodigy V2 vs Troxus Trax Mid-Drive

Two commuter e-bikes at $1,999–$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 Trax Mid-Drive makes 40 Nm more torque.
  • The Trax Mid-Drive carries 216 Wh more battery.
  • The Trax Mid-Drive claims 10 more miles of range.
  • The Trax Mid-Drive costs $396 less.
  • The Trax Mid-Drive carries 30 lb more total load.
  • The Prodigy V2 is 3 lb lighter.
  • The Prodigy V2 uses a torque sensor; the Trax Mid-Drive uses a torque + cadence sensor.

Every spec, side by side

Prodigy V2Trax Mid-Drive
Headline
Price$2,395$1,999
CategoryCommuterCommuter
Price per Wh$4.75 per Wh$2.78 per Wh
Model year20262025
Motor
Torque90 Nm130 Nm
Motor power250 W500 W
Peak power950 W
DriveMid-driveMid-drive
Motor makeBrose TF SprinterBafang mid-motor
Drive systemBroseBafang
SensorTorqueTorque + cadence
Battery & range
Battery504 Wh720 Wh
Voltage36V48V
Capacity14 Ah15 Ah
CellsSamsungSamsung
Removable batteryYes
Range (claim)50 mi60 mi
Range as stated30-50 milesUp to 60 miles per charge
Est. real range32 mi36 mi
Estimate assumes16 Wh per mile20 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight58 lb61 lb
Max load300 lb330 lb
Rack capacity40 lb
Class & speed
Ships asClass 3: pedal assist to 28 mphClass 3: pedal assist to 28 mph
Unlocks toClass 3Class 3
ClassClass 3Class 3
ThrottleYes
Top assisted speed28 mph28 mph
Build
Gears9-speed11-speed
DrivetrainMicroShift 9-speed (chain) or Enviolo CVT + Gates beltShimano CUES
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
Front rotor180 mm180 mm
Rear rotor180 mm180 mm
SuspensionHardtail (front only)Hardtail (front only)
Fork travel100 mm75 mm
Rear travelNoneNone
Front suspensionYesYes
Suspension seatpostNo
Tires27.5 x 2.2527.5 x 2.2
DisplayBrose 1.5" color LCDBafang colour, Bluetooth, remote
FrameAlloyAluminum
SizesST, XRSmall 15.5", Medium 17.5", Large 19"
Step-through optionYesYes
Included
LightsYesYes
FendersYesYes
RackYesYes
KickstandYes
SafetyUL 2849*UL 2849*
Safety certificationUL 2849: most models, confirm this oneUL 2849: most models, confirm this one
As the maker states itTUV ANSI/CAN/UL 2849 & 2271 compliant, certified through TUV for most of their inventory"UL-2849 certified" on the Lynx Cargo; the Explorer Plus iQ states the battery is "UL-2271 Certified"
Warranty1 yr5 yr
Warranty terms1-Year Warranty against manufacturing defects

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

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