Total Weight:
34.2 lbs (15.51 kg)
Battery Weight:
4.8 lbs (2.17 kg)
Motor Weight:
5 lbs (2.26 kg)
Frame Material:
Carbon Fiber
Frame Sizes:
18 in (45.72 cm)19.5 in (49.53 cm)Geometry Measurements:
Large 19.5" Frame Measurements: 19.5" Seat Tube, 32.5 Top Tube, 16.5" Reach, 32" Stand Over Height, 38.5" Minimum Saddle Height, 27.25" Width, 44.5" Wheelbase,72.5" Length
Frame Types:
High-Step
Frame Colors:
Sirius Black with Orange and White Accents, Lyra Black with White Accents, Midnight in Paris Black with Red, Orange, Yellow, and Green Accents
Frame Fork Details:
Custom Carbon Fiber, 100mm Hub Spacing, 9mm Axle with Quick Release Skewer
Frame Rear Details:
135mm Hub Spacing, 12mm Threaded Slotted Axle with 18mm Nuts, Frame Break on Right Seat Stay for Belt Drive
Attachment Points:
Front Fender Mount, Kickstand Mount, Rear Wheel Lock Mount
Gearing Details:
1
Single Speed Gates Carbon Drive CDN, 21 Tooth Rear CogCranks:
Prowheel Forged Aluminum Alloy, 170mm Length, 55 Tooth Gates Carbon Drive Chainring
Pedals:
Wellgo Plastic Platform with Rubber Tread
Headset:
Sealed, Integrated Design, 1-1/8" Straight
Stem:
Custom Carbon Fiber, Roughly 70mm Height and 90mm Length, No Clamp Because it
Handlebar:
Custom Carbon Fiber, Low-Rise, Merged with Stem, 670mm Length
Brake Details:
Urtopia Branded Hydraulic Disc with 160mm Rotors, Dual-Piston Calipers, Two-Finger Levers with Adjustable Reach
Grips:
Unbranded Rubber Ergonomic, Inner Lock Ring
Saddle:
Urtopia Branded Cionlli
Seat Post:
Custom Carbon Fiber, Tear Drop Shape Aerodynamic, Height Measurements Stamped, 4mm Hex Set Screw Inner Clamp Design
Seat Post Length:
350 mm
Rims:
Urtopia Branded, Aluminum Alloy, Double Wall, ETRTO 19mm Inner Outer Width, 36 Hole
Spokes:
Stainless Steel, 14 Gauge, Black with Nipples
Tire Brand:
Kenda Kwest, 700 x 35c, 28" x 1-5/8" 1-3/8" (36-622)
Wheel Sizes:
28 in (71.12cm)Tire Details:
50 to 85 PSI, 3.5 to 6.0 Bar
Tube Details:
Schrader Valve
Accessories:
Fingerprint Smart Lock, Electronic Horn, Voice Control, Integrated StVZO Front Headlight, Integrated ARES Rear Lights with Advanced Rear Early-indication System Turn Signals that Shine Onto Ground (8 LED Back 2 Light Side, Ground Effects)
Other:
Locking Removable Downtube-Integrated Battery Pack, 1.8lb 42 Volt 4 Amp Battery Charger, Reention Battery Lock and Key, Gates Carbon Belt Drive, 240lb Max Load Capacity, CE European Economic Area Certified, Frame Compatible with 30~45mm Wide 700c Tires
Bruce Burt
2 years agoWhat’s the price ???
ReplyCourt
2 years agoHi Bruce, I list the price in the Introduction section of the details, just below the video, for each review. I also put it at the end of the title for each YouTube video. In this case, it’s $2,799 USD. Hope that helps!
ReplyP.J. Andros
2 years agoThe Tesla of bicycles. Just too expensive. Built for the wealthy with plenty of security available to avoid theft. The best is still to come in these bikes, in affordability and technically (those tires look very narrow for street travel in the USA), drop this bike once and it will ruin a costly asset…
ReplyRandy
2 years ago$2,800 is not really that expensive for an electric bike. But I don’t think any dedicated cyclist is going to buy this. I know I would not be happy with only 2 sizes available, no water options, no shifting options. I think their market is people who aren’t really cyclists.
ReplyCourt
2 years agoHi Randy! I’ve added some updates to the review. It looks like Utopia does have a proprietary bottle cage that bolts to the bottom of the seat tube area there in the center of the frame. Your other points are well received though. It is a decent price, but seems like more of a recreational “road” style ebike than the real deal. Especially without drop bars.
Alan
2 years agoMe: ~70 years old with a bit of afib that finally got me off my road bike – one bad hill would knock me out. This is my first e-bike.
The good:
– Easy to put together, runs very smooth.
– Nice to have a removable battery.
– Was worried my weight, ~215 lbs., would test the bike’s 240 lb. limit. I thought it would either break in the first hour or be fine. It handled me without any problem, and I have already lost a few pounds!
– Rides of ~18 miles use up about half the battery, about what has been noted by others.
– Ride GPS map nice.
The not so good:
– During assembly, I didn’t know that the seat post adjustment screw engaged a pronged plate, and I didn’t tighten enough for fear of stripping any carbon frame threads. This resulted in seat tube slipping down and scratching the post. Would help if they had an instruction to tighten screw XX turns after engaging seat post.
– Single speed means that the assist is weak on moderately steeper hills, even in turbo mode, for a fatty like me.
– Single speed also means that for hilly terrain you cannot effectively increase your speed going downhill before the next uphill bit, as one cannot pedal fast enough to engage the gears.
– It would be nice to have handlebar grips with end knockouts so one can add an end-bar mount rearview mirror.
– I find the tire to be a bit fat, even though they are typical 700 x 35c. While fine for gavel, I might try changing to 25c as I ride mostly roads.
– The electronic sounds and haptic vibrations became annoying after a bit, so it was nice to be able to turn them off. The display is larger than needed, would be nice if it displayed total distance as well as speed.
– It would be nice just to have the rear lights on during the day.
– Turn signals seem mostly useless; it would be better if the rear lights signaled either by light at one end of the string blinking or if a series of lights turns on in sequence in the direction of the turn.
– Did not notice that radar mode did much, will get a mirror.
The missing:
Reply– Could use front/rear rack mounts for those like me who want to use it as a car alternative. I’m sure I can work out a kludge, but still…
– Could have added bottle cage thread mounts to top of battery. I’ll probably epoxy some flange nuts to the top of the battery.
– If Urtopia becomes a successful company, they may want to try a mid-mount motor with an internal 3-speed rear hub for those who live in hillier areas. I see there is even an auto-shifting 3-speed hub now available.
Court
2 years agoHi Alan, you shared some excellent insights and I completely agree. It would be nice to see a 3-speed IGH with a mid-motor, but that could add to the weight and cost. Perhaps they could use a mid-gearbox like the Pinion and stick with the hub motor? Congrats on losing some weight and getting back out on a bike. I love to hear that, and hope your future rides go well. The point about a side mirror and improving the turn signal and muting the electronic noises are all spot on ;)
ReplyHeinrich
2 years agoI’ve had the (Large version) bike for two weeks, and I love it. But there are some unnecessary quirks that make little sense to me, on top of those you’ve already mentioned (like the weirdness with a seat that simply cannot drop low enough for anyone who is not in the new Avatar movie, to sit on).
The app has a toggle for the brake light. But the brake light doesn’t seem to exist. Lidar, not seeing it. Cars have come up behind me often, and there’s been not a single warning. Turn signals are of no value during anything but pitch dark night. Would have been better to have a 50-penny LED either side. Also, Left projects amber but Right projects white? There is no way to disable some or all blingy sounds. You can choose a limited number (cannot add your own) of sounds for bell, power on, etc.
On the plus side, I love this bicycle! Even unpowered, it rolls better than almost anything I’ve seen, and is totally ridable even up modest hills in that fixed gear. I love that it boosts right off the line. It’s a very well-made machine. It would be really cool to see an aftermarket evolve for this bicycle. Different seat, for instance, or mods to the firmware, a 350W motor that integrates with the existing system. And after that, perhaps an upgraded battery.
I know it’s silly, but just the little frame baggie makes a big difference in the usability… great place for a phone, garage door opener, wallet. I feel the power of this bike is just fine. It’s obviously not a 1,000W monster, but it is an immensely elegant work of art. I love it.
ReplyCourt
2 years agoHello Heinrich! That’s a grat summary, I appreciate the details about pros and cons that you have noticed. Yes, it’s a special ebike and pretty impressive for a first generation… considering all of the unique design features. Some could be better, but I love to hear that you’re enjoying it. I agree that an aftermarket of accessories and mods would be cool to see. I’m curios what Urtopia might bring us in the future too! Happy New Year :)
ReplyHeinrich
2 years agoHappy New Year Court, and happy cycling!
Charles Lapin
2 years agoJust rode mine today. I like that it feels like a bike. Smooth ride. No need to hassle with shifting gears. Urtopia had a Christmas sale that clinched the deal for me.
ReplyCourt
2 years agoNice! I’m glad to hear that you’re enjoying it and got a good deal, Charles :D
ReplyTim Kroes
2 years agoUrtopia now has a Shimano 7 speed version of this carbon bike (Carbon 1S) at the same price point and weight. It comes in 3 sizes and has an upgraded 350w 45 Nm motor. What are your thoughts?
ReplyCourt
2 years agoWow, that’s pretty awesome Tim! Thanks for the update. I am glad to hear that they’ve added a 7-speed version and managed to keep the price point. The additional frame size sounds nice too. Upgrading the motor power makes sense given the taller wheels, although it’s so light and efficient… I had a lot of fun with the single speed you see here. Although it had some quirks, none of them were dealbreakers… just not as useful as my imagination (and the marketing) suggested. I’d love to hear your thoughts if you go for it, and I’m excited to see how the company does ongoing. They seem committed to the space and are trying new things!
ReplyBobloblaw
2 years agoWould love to see you review the Carbon 1s too. Seems to me that it resolves the major drawbacks of this model (underpowered motor, lack of gearing, and 20mph limit), and it appears there’s nothing else that can compete with it at this weight and price point. Urtopia also has a rack that’s specially designed to fit the frame of these bikes (you probably want to update this above). I’d just like to see them use some wider tires for city riding, but of course that would also have a weight penalty.