Ride1UP Prodigy XC
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Summary of Reviews
We have read all expert and user reviews on the Ride1UP Prodigy XC. In summary, this is what cyclists think.
18 reasons to buy
- The Prodigy’s Brose Mid-drive motor outputs 90Nm of torque.
- The Prodigy is a Class 3 e-bike, reaching 28mph with pedal-assist.
- On a single charge, riders can attain up to 50 miles of range.
- The Prodigy XC is equipped with a 120mm-travel Mozo air suspension fork.
- A torque sensor provides riders with intuitive and smooth pedal assist.
- Stopping power is ensured by Tektro hydraulic disc brakes with 180mm rotors.
- Aggressively knobby Maxxis Forekaster 2.4” tires provide ample off-road grip.
- Owners found the Prodigy quick to assemble, in as little as 40 minutes.
- A bashguard protects the Prodigy’s chainring, secures its chain and keeps grease off pants and legs.
- An 80-Lux Buchel Shiny headlight is included with the Prodigy.
- The Phylion battery is removable for security and charging away from the bike.
- Internal cable routing gives the Prodigy a ‘clean’ appearance.
- Wheels are sturdy, thanks to 36 x 13-gauge spokes.
- Phylion’s battery employs a Battery Management System to prolong battery life.
- Brose’s Allround color display is easy to use.
- A ‘physical shift’ sensor cuts power during gear changes, preserving the life of the Prodigy’s drivetrain.
- The Prodigy XC is available in two colors; ‘Gloss Chameleon’ and ‘Matte Gray’.
- Like all serious cross-country rigs, it’s fitted with a heavy duty kickstand.
9 reasons not to buy
- The Prodigy does not have a throttle.
- No rack, tail-light or fenders are included with the Prodigy XC, unlike the XR and ST.
- Experts felt limited by the gear range of the Prodigy’s 11-34t cassette.
- The Shimano Alivio rear derailleur is not clutched, leading to some chainslap.
- The Prodigy is only available in one size.
- The attractive ‘Chameleon Gloss’ metallic color costs $50 extra.
- Brose’s Allround display is quite small.
- Ride1UP’s 2-amp charger takes longer to top up than 4-amp options.
- The Prodigy XC has mounts to attach two water bottle cages, but limited room in which to fit them.
