When it comes to e-bikes, there’s an
impossible trade-off in the design process. The bigger the motor and battery needed;
the more weight ends up being added to the bike. Introducing the Urtopia Carbon E-Bike,
an urban-road-bike-hybrid built almost exclusively out of lightweight carbon fiber.
Helping to limit the weight of the bike. Let’s get to it. To get notified when a new video
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Thank you for watching, Mind's Eye Design! Innovative e-bike manufacturer, Urtopia
has long had a strict emphasis on design. Based out of Hong Kong, Urtopia sought
engineers and designers from around the world who had a proven track record of functional
aesthetic creativity. These designers are MIT and Ivy League Alumni, having worked for massive
firms like Apple and BMW, to name just a few. One such designer was Mathis Heller, who’d
recently completed work on the BMW I Series and Siemens ICE 3 high-speed train. He helped design the Urtopia Carbon E-Bike, a
sport, intelligent electric bike fashioned out of the same carbon fiber used in road cycles.
The frame, fork, handlebars, seat post – even the chain belt is all made from carbon fiber,
for a total weight of just over 30 pounds. Despite this, the Urtopia’s
built for urban exploring. Puncture-resistant Kenda Kwest tires and front
and rear dual-piston hydraulic disc brakes mean riders have both control and reliability. Powering the Urtopia is a removable
360Wh Samsung lithium-ion battery capable of taking you to a
pedal-assisted maximum range of 80 miles. Using their patented quick-charger, you can top
yourself up from empty to full in two and a half hours.
Urtopia says its batteries will recharge
1000 times before reducing to 80% capacity. Torque comes via a 36V rear hub motor and
a carbon drive belt guaranteed for up to 18,640 miles. No traditional
chain means no grease, no chinks, no mess, and definitely
no time-consuming chain repairs. Riders can choose up to five different
speed and pedal assist modes. The first is “pedal,” with no motor support.
“Eco” mode uses minimal pedal-assist, designed for those that need to conserve
battery and who don’t mind a little exercise. Then there’s the “comfort” mode that utilizes
an integrated torque sensor to anticipate when pedal assist will be required. It prevents
that jerky resistance when going from flat surfaces to inclines at speed. “Sport”
mode relies less on how much you can pedal, while “turbo” mode pushes the
Urtopia Carbon E-Bike to full speed. If you’re in the US, the Urtopia carbon
e-bike can reach speeds of 20 mph.
Still, regulations require software limiting
e-bikes in Europe and Asia to 16 mph. The Urtopia Carbon E-Bike’s frame is not only
lightweight but incredibly intelligent as well. Embedded mmWave radar sensors allow the e-bike to
be detected by other vehicles. At the same time, the “Advance Real Early-Indication System” (ARES)
warns you of approaching hazards behind you. The smart handlebar features an integrated
LED dot-matrix display for simple battery and speed data. It’s here that you can easily
unlock the bike via fingerprint sensor, switch speed modes, and retrieve trip
data via the haptic-enabled controls. However, if your hands are full, the
Urtopia Carbon features voice control for changes while you’re on the go. In-built gyroscopes and accelerometers
report back to you when the bike is locked, so you always have a way to track
if someone’s messing with your ride. ESIM compatibility also lets you give your Urtopia
Carbon E-Bike a trackable 4G fingerprint. If your bike is ever lost or stolen, it’s easy to track
its location, in real-time, via the Urtopia app. The app seamlessly connects via Bluetooth and
WiFi.
Through it, you’re able to access a wealth of trip data, navigation, and a handy guide to
see how much CO2 you’ve saved by going green. The Urtopia Carbon E-Bike was originally available
via an Indiegogo campaign for just $1999. Still, after a successfully-backed campaign, it has since
returned to its primary production price of $2800. There are also cashback and
accessory package deals available. While parts are mainly sourced from
China, Urtopia has warehouses in the USA, Germany, Netherland, France, UK, and Canada.
So it can quickly be shipped worldwide.
Do you incorporate e-bikes
into your daily commute? What matters more to you? Power or
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