Urtopia Carbon 1 Smart E-Bike Review

Urtopia Carbon 1 Smart E-Bike Review - 6 Months Later

Рет қаралды 21,639

Күн бұрын

Is the Urtopia Carbon 1 one of the most technologically advanced e-bikes we've ever seen? Yes? Is it worth its price tag? That's a bit more complicated. In this review we'll walk you through everything you get with this e-bike, how it's held up over the past 6 months, and whether or not it's been worth it.
Specifically, we'll take you through the electric motor modes, the smart bar, security features, GPS tracking, 4G connectivity, fingerprint sensor, alarm mode, the Urtopia smartphone app, and more!
🛒 Purchase Links (Affiliate Links):
👉 Purchase a Urtopia Carbon 1: newurtopia.com/products/urtop...
👉 View all of our favorite products: www.amazon.com/shop/6monthslaterreviews
💻 Signup for our Free Newsletter!
• Exclusive Hot Takes, Review Follow-ups, and Deal Alerts
• Plus monthly recap of everything we publish, Quick Takes and Recommendations.
👉 Sign up: 6monthslater.substack.com/?sh...
❤️ Follow Josh:
👉 Threads: www.threads.net/@joshteder
👉 Reddit: / joshteder
👉 Instagram: / joshteder
👉 LinkedIn: / joshteder
👉 Post.News: post.news/@joshteder
👉 Mastodon: tech.lgbt/@joshteder
🎥 Video Production Equipment we use 📹
amzn.to/3Ejc1JR
🕰️Timestamps:
0:00 - ChatGPT integration?
0:38 - The coolest tech features
2:15 - Bike design
4:32 - Finding a place to bike
5:49 - Downsides and Battery UL certification
8:05 - Reccomendation
📜 Disclosures 📃
Any music used is licensed from artlist.io
The Urtopia Carbon 1 seen in this video were provided to the channel at no cost by Urtopia. Urtopia did not sponsor this video, this video has no sponsor.
Any Amazon links we provide in our descriptions are in conjunction with our Amazon partnership. The channel receives a small percentage of revenue from any sales generated by viewers clicking the links.
#ebike
#Urtopia
#carbonfiber

Пікірлер: 59

@nicktubach7874 8 ай бұрын

Very solid review. Nicely done!

@MrZlefty 8 ай бұрын

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.

@khrisstake2210 Ай бұрын

He literally said all bikes

@cheut 10 ай бұрын

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

@brianallman6116 7 ай бұрын

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.

@Usefulhacksfreeofcharge 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for your honest review.

@simardeep8701 8 ай бұрын

i cant understand english please tell me its a value for money bike or not ?

@anka2866 3 ай бұрын

The best e-bike I've ever ridden. Absolutely fantastic in every way.❤

@kirkmiller1446 4 ай бұрын

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?

@asan1050 11 ай бұрын

josh teder, Thank you very much!

@salsabil44 9 ай бұрын

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...

@BIPIRATES 2 ай бұрын

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

@MikeStonePhotographer 2 ай бұрын

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.

@Raptors0524 10 ай бұрын

How does navigation work on this bike?

@rvboondocker2559 8 ай бұрын

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.

@anka2866 3 ай бұрын

"M" is for you! I'm 182 cm tall.

@rvboondocker2559 3 ай бұрын

@@anka2866 198cm

@MA-th4ts 9 ай бұрын

Not dying sounds like a good safety feature 😮

@moranmono 11 ай бұрын

Looks at those bike lanes. I envy you

@jaynek5766 2 ай бұрын

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?

@6MonthsLater 2 ай бұрын

Not sure if they will, I’d def recommend reaching out to them to see if they will.

@NetworkingToolKit 9 ай бұрын

NC local here. Can I take it for a test ride?

@mhd_njie_officialpanafrica7941 8 ай бұрын

How is it when climbing hills?

@JustAThought155 Ай бұрын

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.

@benvye4279 10 ай бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

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

@benvye4279 10 ай бұрын

@@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.

@salsabil44 9 ай бұрын

Can you change the seat?@@aceesebo9948

@guillemsolersuetta5924 9 ай бұрын

@@benvye4279 Any better alternative currently?

@krbtube 24 күн бұрын

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?

@Fishylight828 5 ай бұрын

I’m watching this 6 months after it was made 😮

@brianslavin6313 5 ай бұрын

Get you a kuat brand bike rack with a ramp to transport your ebike

@thebahua 8 ай бұрын

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.

@toddnorquist9082 11 ай бұрын

Does the unique FRAME Shape absorb Shocks to the Seat??

@davelockwood3559 5 ай бұрын

No, and I own one.

@vali20vali20vali20 10 ай бұрын

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.

@hanve 10 ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤

@CarlosC-lr5xr 10 ай бұрын

$5000 Canadian dollars!!!?!?? I’ll buy another with that money :)

@nathandavidhall 10 ай бұрын

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...

@silverdlr 9 ай бұрын

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).

@bobcloughjr 18 күн бұрын

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.

@nathandavidhall 16 күн бұрын

@@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

@t0nesk1 8 ай бұрын

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

@PrometheanKitchen96 10 ай бұрын

I've been wanting an e-bike for a while but the problem is they're all very expensive. The vast majority of them are all over the 2000 $4,000 price range and a really cheap ones that are less than a thousand are very cheaply made

@joshuadunbar5587 8 ай бұрын

They all cheaper than a car. There are built to replace local commutes, go on shopping trips, etc. I have only one car now and one of these and it’s worth it.

@miker_c137 10 ай бұрын

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

@guillemsolersuetta5924 9 ай бұрын

Any better alternative currently?

@cadriver2570 8 ай бұрын

Not including a kickstand was probably to save weight.

@davelockwood3559 5 ай бұрын

I bought the kickstand and after 1 year the kickstand is falling apart.

@bissellthemissile 25 күн бұрын

But is it tubeless?

@btssultan1 2 ай бұрын

For this price buy a fiido c31 air looks better

@goobfilmcast4239 11 ай бұрын

....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.

@flanerpete2040 11 ай бұрын

Will stick to my non-electric road and mountain bikes until the e-bikes become lighter

@cadriver2570 8 ай бұрын

Having to drive to leave your neighborhood is tragic.

@ianmangham4570 9 ай бұрын

Junk

@davelockwood3559 5 ай бұрын

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

@codrinbogdan1399 14 күн бұрын

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

@Lost-gw3wp Ай бұрын

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..