Commuter
Monarc Tracer
$1,899
Price
85 Nm
Torque
1440 Wh
Battery
73 lb
Weight
Monarc Tracer vs Urtopia Carbon Fusion Pro
Two commuter e-bikes at $1,899–$1,999, every published spec lined up. Nothing here is estimated: a figure the manufacturer does not publish is shown as “—”.
Where they differ
- The Tracer carries 911 Wh more battery.
- The Tracer peaks 918 W higher.
- The Tracer makes 25 Nm more torque.
- The Carbon Fusion Pro is 18 lb lighter.
- The Tracer carries 90 lb more total load.
- The Tracer assists 3 mph faster.
- The Tracer costs $100 less.
- The Tracer uses a torque + cadence sensor; the Carbon Fusion Pro uses a torque sensor.
- The Tracer ships as class 2–3; the Carbon Fusion Pro ships as class 2.
Every spec, side by side
| Tracer | Carbon Fusion Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Headline | ||
| Price | $1,899 | $1,999 |
| Category | Commuter | Commuter |
| Price per Wh | $1.32 per Wh | $3.78 per Wh |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Motor | ||
| Torque | 85 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Motor power | 750 W | 500 W |
| Peak power | 1638 W | 720 W |
| Drive | Rear hub | Rear hub |
| Motor make | Bafang B750 | Urtopia |
| Drive system | Bafang | — |
| Sensor | Torque + cadence | Torque |
| Battery & range | ||
| Battery | 1440 Wh | 529 Wh |
| Voltage | 48V | 36V |
| Capacity | 30 Ah | 14.7 Ah |
| Cells | LG | Samsung/LG |
| Removable battery | Yes | Yes |
| Range (claim) | 130 mi | — |
| Range as stated | Up to 65 miles per battery, 130 miles on both | — |
| Est. real range | 72 mi | 33 mi |
| Estimate assumes | 20 Wh per mile | 16 Wh per mile |
| Weight & capacity | ||
| Weight | 73 lb | 55 lb |
| Max load | 420 lb | 330 lb |
| Rack capacity | 59 lb | — |
| Class & speed | ||
| Ships as | Class 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph | Class 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph |
| Unlocks to | Class 3 | Class 2 |
| Class | Class 2–3 | Class 2 |
| Throttle | Yes | Yes |
| Top assisted speed | 28 mph | 25 mph |
| Build | ||
| Gears | 9-speed | 8-speed |
| Drivetrain | Shimano Cues (11-36T) | Shimano |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc | Hydraulic disc |
| Front rotor | 203 mm | — |
| Rear rotor | 180 mm | — |
| Suspension | Hardtail (front only) | Hardtail (front only) |
| Fork travel | 80 mm | 60 mm |
| Rear travel | None | None |
| Front suspension | Yes | Yes |
| Tires | 27.5 x 2.2 | — |
| Display | 3.5" touchscreen, app, OTA updates | — |
| Frame | 6061 hydroformed aluminum | Toray carbon fibre |
| Sizes | High-step and step-through | — |
| Step-through option | Yes | — |
| Included | ||
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Fenders | Yes | — |
| Rack | Yes | — |
| Kickstand | Yes | — |
| Safety | UL 2271 | UL 2271 |
| Safety certification | UL 2271: battery only | UL 2271: battery only |
| As the maker states it | Battery Certification UL2271 | Battery UL 2271 Certified (Classic also EN 50604) |
| Warranty | 5 yr | 2 yr |
| Warranty terms | — | 2-Year Warranty (brand policy) |
Specs transcribed from monarcbikes.com on 09/21/2026 and newurtopia.com on 09/20/2026. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.