Ride1Up Prodigy V2 vs Cyrusher Path
Two commuter e-bikes at a similar price, compared on the same normalized specs. Both scored by us, both reviewed in full.
The verdict
Price is a wash ($1795 vs $1799) and both score the same on Genius, so this comes down to mid-drive climbing and low weight (Prodigy V2) versus hub-motor range and bigger battery (Path).
Buy the Ride1Up Prodigy V2
Buy the Prodigy V2 if you want a mid-drive for real hill-climbing torque (90 Nm) and a bike that's actually manageable to carry or haul up steps at 58 lb.
Buy the Cyrusher Path
Buy the Path if range and motor power matter more than weight: it packs 216 Wh more battery and a bigger hub motor, but you're hauling almost 12 lb more to do it.
The differences that matter
- Ride1Up Prodigy V2 pulls harder from a stop and on hills, by 10 Nm of torque.
- Cyrusher Path carries 216 Wh more battery, which is the main thing that sets how far you get.
- Cyrusher Path runs a 500W bigger motor on continuous power.
- Ride1Up Prodigy V2 is 12 lb lighter, which you notice lifting it or carrying it up steps.
- Cyrusher Path claims 9 more miles of range, though both figures are the manufacturer's optimistic "up to" number.
Who each one is for
Ride1Up Prodigy V2
The commuter with hills who wants a mid-drive that climbs well and doesn't need maximum range.
Cyrusher Path
The everyday commuter who wants a comfortable, capable daily bike with enough muscle for hills and enough range to skip the daily charge.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Ride1Up Prodigy V2 | Cyrusher Path |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,795 | $1,799 |
| Motor (nominal) | 250W | 750W |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Battery | 504 Wh | 720 Wh |
| Claimed range | 50 mi | 59 mi |
| Weight | 58 lb | 69.5 lb |
| Max payload | 300 lb | 330 lb |
| Motor type | mid-drive | hub |
| E-bike class | Class 3 | Class 3 |
| Brakes | Tektro HD-M745 180mm Hydraulic | Tektro Hydraulic Disc Brakes 203mm Front + Rear |
| Drivetrain | KMC 9-Speed Mid-Drive Chain (Shimano Alivio 9-Speed 11-34T, microSHIFT Advent 9-Speed derailleur) | Shimano CUES 9-speed (SL-U4000 shifter) |
| Tire size | 27.5 x 2.25" | 27.5" x 2.4" |
Highlighted values are the better of the two where both brands publish the number. Where a spec isn't published we leave it blank rather than guess.
The short version on each
Ride1Up Prodigy V2
What's good
- 90 Nm fed through the gears from the mid-drive motor makes steep hills and dead-stop starts far easier than the modest 250W rating suggests.
- As a Class 3 bike it gives pedal assist up to 28 mph, quick enough to keep pace with city traffic on a longer commute.
- Hydraulic disc brakes (Tektro HD-M745, 180mm) give you strong, low-effort stopping in traffic and in the wet.
What to know
- The 504Wh battery keeps range midpack at a claimed 30 to 50 miles, so long or hilly commutes mean charging more often than a bigger-battery bike.
- Getting the most out of the mid-drive means shifting like you would on a regular bike, so if you don't like managing gears, some of that climbing advantage slips away.
Cyrusher Path
What's good
- The 750W motor and 80 Nm of torque pull strongly from a stop and handle climbs without bogging down.
- A 720Wh battery gives you a genuine daily range for commuting and errands.
- 203mm Tektro hydraulic disc brakes front and rear deliver strong, easy-to-control stopping.
What to know
- Whether the Path has a throttle isn't specified, so if you want to ride without pedaling, confirm it before buying.
- On pure price-per-mile a few commuters undercut the Path; here you're paying for its climbing power and better brakes.
Full Ride1Up Prodigy V2 review → Full Cyrusher Path review →