# Revised Carbon E-Bikes Urtopia's 'Carbon 1S' Bike is Nominated for Bicycle Design Awards By Colin Smith | Published 2023-05-15 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urtopia-carbon-1s References: [appleinsider](https://appleinsider.com/articles/23/05/12/urtopia-carbon-1s-e-bike-review-perfect-weight-with-some-tech-tradeoffs) & [global.newurtopia](https://global.newurtopia.com/products/urtopia-carbon-e-bike?sscid=51k7_in2lt)  The Urtopia Carbon 1S is a [lightweight and powerful electric bike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ponomarets-eidolon) that features a carbon fiber frame, a 250W motor, and a 36V battery. The bike has a top speed of 25 km/h and a range of up to 80 km on a single charge. The bike also comes with hydraulic disc brakes, an LCD display, and a [Shimano](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesoro-neo-carbon) 7-speed gear system. The Urtopia Carbon 1S is expected to launch in June 2023, with a retail price of $2,499. The bike will be available in two colors: black and white. The bike can be pre-ordered from the official website of Urtopia, with a deposit of $500. The bike will be shipped to customers in July 2023. Image Credit: Urtopia ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 16% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Carbon Fiber E-bikes:** The use of carbon fiber in electric bikes could disrupt the traditional bike industry by creating lighter and more durable bikes. - **High-powered E-bikes:** The trend towards high-powered electric bikes with longer ranges could disrupt the transportation industry by providing a viable alternative to cars. - **Pre-order Sales:** The rise of pre-order sales could disrupt traditional retail sales by allowing companies to gauge demand and generate revenue before product release. ### Who This Affects Most - **Electric Bikes:** The electric bike industry could benefit from incorporating carbon fiber frames and high-powered features to create innovative, long-range bikes. - **Outdoor Recreation:** The outdoor recreation industry could see a surge in interest as more people turn to electric bikes as a form of exercise and transportation. - **E-commerce:** E-commerce companies specializing in pre-order sales could capitalize on the trend by offering platforms for businesses to generate income prior to product release. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Connected Agile Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urtopia-carbon-one.md) - [Electric Carbon Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesoro-neo-carbon.md) - [High-Tech Carbon E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urtopia.md) - [Minimalist Carbon Fiber E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-pure.md) - [Carbon Fiber Urban eBikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbonfiber-urban-ebikes.md) - [Affordable Performance Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cf-racer1-electric-bike.md) - [Carbon Gravel E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/r-r275x.md) - [Urban Environment Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chord.md) - [Futuristic German E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blade-one.md)