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Ride1Up Prodigy V2 vs Urtopia Carbon Atom

Two commuter e-bikes at $2,395–$2,499, 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 Carbon Atom claims 43 more miles of range.
  • The Carbon Atom carries 331 Wh more battery.
  • The Carbon Atom peaks 300 W higher.
  • The Carbon Atom carries 30 lb more total load.
  • The Prodigy V2 is 3.7 lb lighter.
  • The Prodigy V2 costs $104 less.
  • The Prodigy V2 is mid-drive; the Carbon Atom is rear hub.
  • The Prodigy V2 ships as class 3; the Carbon Atom ships as class 2–3.

Every spec, side by side

Prodigy V2Carbon Atom
Headline
Price$2,395$2,499
CategoryCommuterCommuter
Price per Wh$4.75 per Wh$2.99 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Torque90 Nm90 Nm
Motor power250 W750 W
Peak power950 W1250 W
DriveMid-driveRear hub
Motor makeBrose TF SprinterUrtopia
SensorTorqueTorque
Battery & range
Battery504 Wh835 Wh
Voltage36V48V
Capacity14 Ah17.4 Ah
CellsSamsungLG
Removable batteryYes
Range (claim)50 mi93 mi
Range as stated30-50 milesUp to 93 mi (180 lb rider, ECO, flat, no throttle)
Est. real range32 mi42 mi
Estimate assumes16 Wh per mile20 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight58 lb61.7 lb
Max load300 lb330 lb
Rack capacity40 lb
Class & speed
Ships asClass 3: pedal assist to 28 mphClass 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph
Unlocks toClass 3Class 3
ClassClass 3Class 2–3
ThrottleYes
Top assisted speed28 mph28 mph
Build
Gears9-speed
DrivetrainMicroShift 9-speed (chain) or Enviolo CVT + Gates belt
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
Front rotor180 mm
Rear rotor180 mm
SuspensionHardtail (front only)Hardtail (front only)
Fork travel100 mm80 mm
Rear travelNoneNone
Front suspensionYesYes
Suspension seatpostNo30 mm
Tires27.5 x 2.2526 x 2.4
DisplayBrose 1.5" color LCD3.5" LCD
FrameAlloyToray carbon fibre
SizesST, XROne size
Step-through optionYesNo
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 2026-09-19 and newurtopia.com on 2026-09-20. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.

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