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Rider logs more than 16,000 km on e-bike in long-term test
A rider has disclosed real-world long-term use of an electric bicycle after logging more than 10,000 miles, drawing attention to durability and upkeep. The rider bought Ride1Up’s Prodigy V2 for $1,595 in March 2023 and used it almost daily. The report says the frame, fork and Brose motor remained normal, battery capacity stayed above 80 percent, and total maintenance cost was about $295.