Take the chart above for example-the charging time is about half that of the competition. Urtopia makes a lot of claims on their Indiegogo page, with some of them a bit disingenuous at best. ThereвЂ™s also integrated lighting including projection lights that function as turn signals via a control on the left side of the bar. WeвЂ™ve seen this before in the likes of the Garmin Varia, but not only is this built into the bike, but it will supposedly provide haptic feedback through the handlebar to alert you to approaching traffic. In one of the coolest integrations, there is mmWave radar built into the back of the bike to detect oncoming traffic. Oh, itвЂ™s all apparently voice-controlled as well. To connect the bike to just about everything, there is a built-in eSim card for 4g, Bluetooth, Wifi, GPS, and a gyroscope to detect theft. Also made from carbon, the Smartbar has an integrated dot-matrix display and a fingerprint reader to unlock the bike. So with a limited size range and lightweight powerplant, why would someone consider the Urtopia? That all seems to come down to electronic integration, starting at the Smartbar. and 16mph in Europe, but they mention the top speed is adjustable through the app. The assisted top speed is limited to 20mph in the U.S. There are five power modes, which based on your use claim to offer 30-80 miles on a charge. The 250w rear hub motor is powered by a relatively small 360Wh LG battery-though a smaller battery means less weight, which is a big part of how this bike gets down to approximately 30lbs as claimed. Urtopia gives a rider height range for each frame size, but it would be more helpful if they gave a total saddle height range instead.Дriven by GatesвЂ™ more affordable Carbon Drive CDN belt system, the Urtopia wonвЂ™t blow anyone away with its power or battery life. Not to mention that it uses what appears to be a proprietary seat post design, which means if you have a problem with it, you wonвЂ™t be able to replace it with something at your local bike shop. UrtopiaвЂ™s geometry chart is a little confusing, but it appears that the saddle height adjustment range on each size is limited to just 3вЂі, extending from 4-7вЂі above the top tube. You wonвЂ™t be able to slam the seat post since it will bottom out on the frame, and you wonвЂ™t be able to extend the seat post beyond the minimum insertion line. Offered only in two sizes, that frame design will have a negative effect on the saddle adjustment range though. The Urtopia rolls on 700c x 35mm puncture-resistant tires and has a single-speed drivetrain. Utilizing an unspecified grade of carbon fiber, the Urtopia is designed without a complete seat tube, giving the bike a striking look with an integrated battery in the downtube. WeвЂ™ve seen many of these different integration concepts from one bike to another over the years, but the Urtopia Carbon eBike packages them all together-all at an eyebrow-raising price. What does the ebike of the future look like? For many, itвЂ™s a vision of integration that offers a riding experience that makes it easier, and safer, to ride a bike.

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