With it's unique frame and cleanly integrated electronics the Chord is aesthetically pleasing, and quite stealthy - most people won't realize it's electric without close inspection. The Chord also sports some unusual features, such as built-in navigation and fingerprint unlock... that's got to be a first on an e-bike! It has integrated lights and fenders so it's ready for basic use, but you'll have to spend a bit more if you want a rack for hauling cargo. While the battery isn't very high capacity, the lightweight construction combined with a responsive and efficient torque sensor means you'll still get plenty of range out of it.
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"Get ready to strum your air guitars and bang your heads, music enthusiasts! Today we're reviewing the Chord by Urtopia, an electric bike that hits all the right notes. With its rockin' Samsung Li-ion removable battery, pitch-perfect built-in navigation, and a symphony of other features, this bike will make your heart sing. And with an affordable price of $2,000, it won't have you busking on street corners just to aff..."
"The motor is a pretty straightforward 350W hub powered by a removable 360Wh battery. Top assisted speed is 20MPH over four modes: Eco, Comfort, Sport and Turbo. The maximum range is an estimated 75 miles, but that will obviously depend on how much assistance you use. As a Class 1 ebike, there’s no throttle mode here; instead, there’s a Turbo mode with barely any need to pedal to get you up to that maximum speed. ..."
"Unlike most of the other ebikes I review, this one does not use standard parts for the stem and handlebar. They are welded together and have a special interface for the display panel to bolt on. This means you cannot change the stem length or angle, rotate the handlebar, or swap the bar for something else. And also note that the rear light hangs down and may impact minimum saddle height, and may not be compatible wit..."
"Similar to the Urtopia Carbon 1, the Chord comes equipped with a matrix dot display that can connect to your smartphone via an app using Bluetooth. Their app allows you to track your speed, distance, and battery life, as well as adjust the bike's volume level and haptic feedback. With its built-in SIM card, you can even use the app to perform software updates, monitor the bike's location, and even lock/unlock the bik..."
"Other nice touches include faux tan leather grips on the proprietary handlebar assembly, aero-style forks, a small, simple (maybe even stylish) five-point controller on the left bar, and a removable “Smart Bar” module atop the handlebar that uses an (again, stylish) dot-matrix display for bike stats and also turn-by-turn (TBT) GPS prompts when paired to your phone. It also includes a 20-lumen LED headlight and ev..."
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