Handling, fit, and aesthetics are all wins for the Carbon Classic, with only a few throttle-related quirks we’d like to see addressed in future updates.
Carbon frames aren’t just light; they also bring handling advantages. They dampen road vibrations nicely while maintaining the stiff, confident feel you want when cornering. The stability up front owes a lot to the full-carbon fork and thru-axle design, which keep the steering tight and composed.
The 720mm handlebar is on the wider side for a city-style bike, which helps reduce twitchiness while still allowing quick, responsive cornering. The adjustable stem gives riders flexibility to go for a more aggressive or upright position, depending on comfort or mood.
Fit-wise, the Carbon Classic comes in three frame sizes, making it one of the few Urtopia models that doesn’t follow the one-size-fits-most approach. That’s a big plus for proper sizing—especially since the frame design doesn’t allow for huge seatpost adjustments.
We’re also fans of the matte black finish and clean frame design. Most of the cables are internally routed, giving the bike a sleek, cohesive look and a healthy dose of curb appeal (or, perhaps more accurately, bike-rack appeal—wherever people are gawking at parked bikes these days).
The 700x40c tires suit city riding perfectly, offering a nice balance of agility and comfort. If you want a bit more cushion, the frame can accommodate up to 45c tires without issue.
The display is straightforward and well laid out, with plenty of settings for customizing things like power output and top speed. The one area we’d like to see more flexibility is the throttle behavior. The over-bar lever works fine but requires a double-tap to engage—presumably as a safety measure—which can be cumbersome in practice. It’s a small gripe, but we’d like the option to toggle that feature off.
Speaking of the throttle, it’s gentle off the line—which we appreciate for control—but we did note that the bike can exceed the U.S. Class 2 speed limit by reaching around 23 mph under throttle only. Not a major issue, but it’s something Urtopia could fine-tune or perhaps regulate with an “off-road” mode for higher speeds.
Fenders and lights come standard, and you can easily add a rear rack or bottle cage to make it fully commuter-ready.
Perhaps the most impressive feat here is the overall value proposition. Full-carbon e-bikes rarely come cheap, yet the Carbon Classic delivers a lightweight, great-handling frame and a refined ride feel at under $2,000. For riders wanting the benefits of carbon fiber without the premium price tag, this one’s a standout deal.
