Don't understand the criticisms. That you live in a place w/o safe biking opportunities is not the bike's fault. You will have that issue with any bike.Why even mention it in this review? The bike and battery is UL certified. Why criticize they don't advertise that? The important point is it is UL certified. Don't get this review.
I have a 1s which has 7 gears along with the 4 levels of pedal assist and I like it quite a bit. I love the looks (and others have commented on its design) as I replaced my old road bike and wanted something similar with an electric assist. The seat has been an ongoing issue and I just received a supplemental insert piece for the seat post tube and will see if that works- if not the bike becomes worthless to me. The seat issue caused me to really hurt my knee on a long ride which has sidelined me for some time. All the other features work well however even with the technology capabilities I'm not really using its full potential. The bike for me, all street or bike path riding, has been top-notch regarding comfort.
i feel like non-bike people will think this bike is attractive, but the lack of a real seat tube and the high top tube really limit the functionality of the bike
I like the alarm feature. However... 1) No suspension 2) No handlebar adjustment 3) No power throttle 4) A Fingerprint reader (which all struggle when conditions aren't perfect) 5) Low power battery 6) Gimmicky ChatGPT which needs internet How the fuck is this a $2500 bike? Is it the carbon fiber that break on a hot day?
Interesting there’s not a UL logo on the bike anywhere. My guess is the bike you have is from old stock assembled before the UL testing was done. It may be the exact same design that passed lab testing after it was assembled but how do you prove that to a landlord or others who require your bike to be UL?
Good review. I wish you would send more about mountain climbing ability and how it compares with bikes that have a motor with greater wattage. Can you make a comment about this?
HI Josh, thanks for your review. I too am in NC but in a location where i can hop on my bike and take off. I have had my Urtopia Carbon 1S since December so have not done a lot of riding but i expect that to change now. My biggest concern is the inability to adjust my seat. With the new Pro bike, which can do a seat adjustment i was wondering if Urtopia will add a feature to the 1S so it can be modified for seat adjustment. any thoughts?
You will not die if you bike on roads that cars also drive on. I've been doing it for 20 years, I do it all the time in east TN that has zero bike-friendly infrastructure, just use common sense and be aware of your surroundings. You really don't have to drive to a bike path just to use a bike...
I couldn't agree more with this comment. I used to ride through Brooklyn to downtown Manhattan, and even though NYC introduced some painted bike lanes, as long as you are observant you can navigate safely. Just get out there and enjoy it (safely).
Contrary to your "opinion" people do in fact die riding bikes on roads and much more frequently thanks to distracted driving 70 percent of drivers are doing nowadays.
@@bobcloughjr no shit that it's possible, people also die in cars on roads everyday. My comment obviously meant that you're not guaranteed to get hit if you bike on actual roads, but of course you need to stay hyper aware of your surroundings (esp cars making left turns into your direction, and cars making right turns going your same direction) and wear a helmet
@@MiketheNerdRanger no shit, pretty dumb conclusion to make from saying it’s possible and safe to bike without perfect separate bike paths. Obviously I use bike lanes and paths every chance I get, but I’m not going to wait til the US turns into the Netherlands to use biking as a viable replacement for driving, and this country would be better off with more people doing it on the roads as is so we’d get better infrastructure faster
Question- do you feel 350 motor give enough power and speed? I have a 750 motor retrospect electric bike, but been looking at this bike for a while and just need some input. Thanks
In my experience non a 65lb ebike, 350w should be fine for lower speeds, riding in the city. 15-18mph tops. On a 35-40lb bike? Even better. Not adequate for 20-28mph class 3, but this is a class 2 I think
Great review, but it seems like your biggest complaint is not so much about the bike, but more about where you live. I'm not going to count that against it.
Wow! Great video and some terrific insights! I think the range is too low for me and I need something just a little bit bigger as I am almost 6‘,5“ and they indicate the inseam as 33 inches.
The bike looks nice, but I am a bit hesitant to jump on board for various reasons; the first being the price tag. I can, however, understand your drive to a bike safe area situation despite it not being the bike company’s fault. I now live in an area where I must drive to a bike trail to safely ride my bike. So, me owning an e-bike is pointless. However, I recently lived in a large city and cycled a LOT. But seeing this 33lb bike makes me cringe when I think of the many times I had to pickup my bike to climb or run down subway stairs.😬! That would be a tough haul especially if you have your groceries in your backpack, which was a norm for me. Nice review though.
I've been considering this bike for over 6 months. Your video has helped me make a decision. I'm looking elsewhere because I want a better ride quality for bike trails.
@@aceesebo9948 Thank you for that info! The #1 priority for me is comfort. The Carbon 1s is light enough, but I haven't found many options that are both comfortable and lightweight.
At this price I would expect a mid motor with an internal geared hub. This is using a hub motor like a sub thousand-dollar bike. Lots of gimmicks but I don't feel it is worth the money
....at two Thousand Eight Hundred American Freedom Eagles ? ...... NOPE.....too much proprietary gimmicky crap to break....plus I am 6'2" and 240 lbs....it's not gonna hold up, Carbon Fiber or not. For $1000 less I can get a 750w Fat Tire beast workhorse (with suspension) then add inexpensive aftermarket gadgets that suit my needs better.
I bought one and it is horribly built. It keeps breaking spokes and all of those fancy features require a yearly subscription. I have had crankshaft and pedal issues. I have never gotten more than 25 miles per charge. This guy is a paid spokesman. Wish I had never bought it
Don't buy this bike, ebay is full of carbon 1 at less than half the price after 1 month of use or less. This thing should tell you the is just a cheap bike at a high price
Owned one and its just expensive garbage. 70km range. Not waterproof electrics. Parts break before you have the first 1000 km driven. Heard it from more people unfortunately after I bought it..
Don't understand the criticisms. That you live in a place w/o safe biking opportunities is not the bike's fault. You will have that issue with any bike.Why even mention it in this review? The bike and battery is UL certified. Why criticize they don't advertise that? The important point is it is UL certified. Don't get this review.
He literally said all bikes
Dude, why is he even a bike reviewer at all? Right?
I have a 1s which has 7 gears along with the 4 levels of pedal assist and I like it quite a bit. I love the looks (and others have commented on its design) as I replaced my old road bike and wanted something similar with an electric assist. The seat has been an ongoing issue and I just received a supplemental insert piece for the seat post tube and will see if that works- if not the bike becomes worthless to me. The seat issue caused me to really hurt my knee on a long ride which has sidelined me for some time. All the other features work well however even with the technology capabilities I'm not really using its full potential. The bike for me, all street or bike path riding, has been top-notch regarding comfort.
i feel like non-bike people will think this bike is attractive, but the lack of a real seat tube and the high top tube really limit the functionality of the bike
But why?
The best e-bike I've ever ridden. Absolutely fantastic in every way.❤
Although 90% of my biking is done on roads or cycle paths I´m a bit worried about the effects of no suspension? Especially on longer trips...
I like the alarm feature. However...
1) No suspension
2) No handlebar adjustment
3) No power throttle
4) A Fingerprint reader (which all struggle when conditions aren't perfect)
5) Low power battery
6) Gimmicky ChatGPT which needs internet
How the fuck is this a $2500 bike?
Is it the carbon fiber that break on a hot day?
What are your choices?
Very solid review. Nicely done!
It's not the bike's fault that americans don't respect cyclists or that the government doesn't build safe bike lanes in inner cities
Interesting there’s not a UL logo on the bike anywhere. My guess is the bike you have is from old stock assembled before the UL testing was done. It may be the exact same design that passed lab testing after it was assembled but how do you prove that to a landlord or others who require your bike to be UL?
Good review. I wish you would send more about mountain climbing ability and how it compares with bikes that have a motor with greater wattage. Can you make a comment about this?
I bought one of the originals from Indigogo had it for 2 years +, its a great bike for around town , not a bush basher though.
HI Josh, thanks for your review. I too am in NC but in a location where i can hop on my bike and take off. I have had my Urtopia Carbon 1S since December so have not done a lot of riding but i expect that to change now. My biggest concern is the inability to adjust my seat. With the new Pro bike, which can do a seat adjustment i was wondering if Urtopia will add a feature to the 1S so it can be modified for seat adjustment. any thoughts?
Not sure if they will, I’d def recommend reaching out to them to see if they will.
You will not die if you bike on roads that cars also drive on. I've been doing it for 20 years, I do it all the time in east TN that has zero bike-friendly infrastructure, just use common sense and be aware of your surroundings. You really don't have to drive to a bike path just to use a bike...
I couldn't agree more with this comment. I used to ride through Brooklyn to downtown Manhattan, and even though NYC introduced some painted bike lanes, as long as you are observant you can navigate safely. Just get out there and enjoy it (safely).
Contrary to your "opinion" people do in fact die riding bikes on roads and much more frequently thanks to distracted driving 70 percent of drivers are doing nowadays.
@@bobcloughjr no shit that it's possible, people also die in cars on roads everyday. My comment obviously meant that you're not guaranteed to get hit if you bike on actual roads, but of course you need to stay hyper aware of your surroundings (esp cars making left turns into your direction, and cars making right turns going your same direction) and wear a helmet
Get out of here with that comment. There's nothing wrong with wanting more bicycle infrastructure.
@@MiketheNerdRanger no shit, pretty dumb conclusion to make from saying it’s possible and safe to bike without perfect separate bike paths. Obviously I use bike lanes and paths every chance I get, but I’m not going to wait til the US turns into the Netherlands to use biking as a viable replacement for driving, and this country would be better off with more people doing it on the roads as is so we’d get better infrastructure faster
Question- do you feel 350 motor give enough power and speed? I have a 750 motor retrospect electric bike, but been looking at this bike for a while and just need some input. Thanks
In my experience non a 65lb ebike, 350w should be fine for lower speeds, riding in the city. 15-18mph tops. On a 35-40lb bike? Even better. Not adequate for 20-28mph class 3, but this is a class 2 I think
Great review, but it seems like your biggest complaint is not so much about the bike, but more about where you live. I'm not going to count that against it.
josh teder, Thank you very much!
NC local here. Can I take it for a test ride?
How is it when climbing hills?
How does navigation work on this bike?
Wow! Great video and some terrific insights! I think the range is too low for me and I need something just a little bit bigger as I am almost 6‘,5“ and they indicate the inseam as 33 inches.
"M" is for you! I'm 182 cm tall.
@@anka2866 198cm
Does the unique FRAME Shape absorb Shocks to the Seat??
No, and I own one.
I have serious doubts the bike is made out of carbon fibre. Maybe CFRP - there are Specialized e-bikes that weight the same and are made of aluminum.
There are different quality carbon frames, some have more carbon than others. But also the quality of the other components add up
The bike looks nice, but I am a bit hesitant to jump on board for various reasons; the first being the price tag. I can, however, understand your drive to a bike safe area situation despite it not being the bike company’s fault. I now live in an area where I must drive to a bike trail to safely ride my bike. So, me owning an e-bike is pointless. However, I recently lived in a large city and cycled a LOT. But seeing this 33lb bike makes me cringe when I think of the many times I had to pickup my bike to climb or run down subway stairs.😬! That would be a tough haul especially if you have your groceries in your backpack, which was a norm for me. Nice review though.
Not dying sounds like a good safety feature 😮
While it is expensive, I thought this bike would be WAY more expensive than it is given how the damn thing looks.
I've been considering this bike for over 6 months. Your video has helped me make a decision. I'm looking elsewhere because I want a better ride quality for bike trails.
I have a carbon 1s and I’d say it’s definitely worth it, only con i have is the seat is uncomfortable for me lol
@@aceesebo9948 Thank you for that info! The #1 priority for me is comfort. The Carbon 1s is light enough, but I haven't found many options that are both comfortable and lightweight.
Can you change the seat?@@aceesebo9948
@@benvye4279 Any better alternative currently?
Get you a kuat brand bike rack with a ramp to transport your ebike
Looks at those bike lanes. I envy you
At this price I would expect a mid motor with an internal geared hub. This is using a hub motor like a sub thousand-dollar bike. Lots of gimmicks but I don't feel it is worth the money
Any better alternative currently?
I’m watching this 6 months after it was made 😮
$5000 Canadian dollars!!!?!??
I’ll buy another with that money :)
But is it tubeless?
A missed opportunity to call it UtopAi
....at two Thousand Eight Hundred American Freedom Eagles ? ...... NOPE.....too much proprietary gimmicky crap to break....plus I am 6'2" and 240 lbs....it's not gonna hold up, Carbon Fiber or not. For $1000 less I can get a 750w Fat Tire beast workhorse (with suspension) then add inexpensive aftermarket gadgets that suit my needs better.
❤❤❤❤
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Will stick to my non-electric road and mountain bikes until the e-bikes become lighter
I bought one and it is horribly built. It keeps breaking spokes and all of those fancy features require a yearly subscription. I have had crankshaft and pedal issues. I have never gotten more than 25 miles per charge. This guy is a paid spokesman. Wish I had never bought it
Having to drive to leave your neighborhood is tragic.
No suspension.. no deal
50078 Lenora Fords
For this price buy a fiido c31 air looks better
Junk
Don't buy this bike, ebay is full of carbon 1 at less than half the price after 1 month of use or less. This thing should tell you the is just a cheap bike at a high price
Not including a kickstand was probably to save weight.
I bought the kickstand and after 1 year the kickstand is falling apart.
How's the bike if you use it to pull your kids?
UL sucks, as long as it has the much better CE mark you’re good to go.
Owned one and its just expensive garbage. 70km range. Not waterproof electrics. Parts break before you have the first 1000 km driven. Heard it from more people unfortunately after I bought it..
Horrible review. You should take your personal situation out of the bike review. The review should only be about the Bike
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