A few years ago, we first heard about the Urtopia, a lightweight carbon fiber electric bike made by a Hong Kong startup of the same name. Well, the company just unveiled his Chord ebike for a low price. It’s less flashy than its predecessor, but probably better looking.
The original Urtopia model, now known as the Carbon One, boasted a full carbon frame and fork, a sleek belt drive drivetrain and an overall weight of just 30 pounds (although our review model actually weighs 33 pounds/ 15 kg). ). That frame also lacks a seat tube, which makes it look cool or weird depending on the observer. Additional colors are available for
In contrast, the Chord has a more traditional 6061 aluminum frame, offered in step-through or step-over variants and finished in a choice of black or white. luster paint. Less traditional is the liquid forging process used to manufacture its frames. This eliminates the unsightly welds found on most aluminum frames.
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Additionally, while the Carbon One’s battery creates an awkward bulge in the bike’s down tube, the Chord’s 352.8 Wh Samsung Lithium-Ion battery is better integrated into the underside of the top tube. Its battery can be removed and is reported to have a range of 50-120 km (31-72 miles) on a 2.5-hour charge.
Rider pedaling power is enhanced by a custom 250-watt rear hub motor, reaching a top assist speed of 20 mph (32 km/h), or 16 mph (25 km/h) on US models. European version.
Other features on the Chord include a Shimano Acera 1×8 rear derailleur drivetrain. Tektro hydraulic disc brakes. CST C1720 700x42C tires. front fender and rear fender. Plus, integrated headlights and taillights – the latter laser-projecting turn signal signals onto the road beside the bike. It can support a maximum rider/cargo weight of (130 kg).
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Carrying over from the Carbon One is the Smartbar, a handlebar with an integrated dot-matrix LED interface. In particular, it can be used to switch between four assist modes. See, hear, and feel (via haptic feedback) GPS navigation cues. Listen to music with Bluetooth speakers. Unlock your bike with a fingerprint scan. Displays data such as current speed, distance traveled and battery charge level.
Chord is available from Urtopia’s website for an early bird price of US$1,399 (using the code shown). After the launch promotion ends, the retail price will be $1,999. For comparison, the Carbon One is $2,799.
You can see the Urtopia Chord in action in the video below.
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