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Ride1Up Turris vs Urtopia Carbon Classic Step-Thru

Two commuter e-bikes at $1,395–$1,999, every published spec lined up. Nothing here is estimated: a figure the manufacturer does not publish is shown as “—”.

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Where they differ

  • The Turris makes 45 Nm more torque.
  • The Turris carries 319 Wh more battery.
  • The Carbon Classic Step-Thru claims 22 more miles of range.
  • The Turris costs $604 less.
  • The Carbon Classic Step-Thru is 13 lb lighter.
  • The Turris carries 60 lb more total load.
  • The Turris assists 3 mph faster.
  • The Turris uses a cadence sensor; the Carbon Classic Step-Thru uses a torque sensor.
  • The Turris ships as class 2–3; the Carbon Classic Step-Thru ships as class 2.

Every spec, side by side

TurrisCarbon Classic Step-Thru
Headline
Price$1,395$1,999
CategoryCommuterCommuter
Price per Wh$2.08 per Wh$5.66 per Wh
Model year20262026
Motor
Torque90 Nm45 Nm
Motor power750 W350 W
Peak power500 W
DriveRear hubRear hub
Motor makeAKMUrtopia
SensorCadenceTorque
Battery & range
Battery672 Wh353 Wh
Voltage48V36V
Capacity14 Ah9.8 Ah
CellsLG (Reention Prism)Samsung
Removable batteryYesYes
Range (claim)50 mi72 mi
Range as stated30-50 milesUp to 72 mi (180 lb rider, ECO, flat, no throttle)
Est. real range42 mi22 mi
Estimate assumes16 Wh per mile16 Wh per mile
Weight & capacity
Weight54 lb41 lb
Max load300 lb240 lb
Class & speed
Ships asClass 2: throttle, assist to 20 mphClass 2: throttle, assist to 20 mph
Unlocks toClass 3Class 2
ClassClass 2–3Class 2
ThrottleYesYes
Top assisted speed28 mph25 mph
Build
Gears7-speed8-speed
DrivetrainShimano AltusShimano
BrakesHydraulic discHydraulic disc
Front rotor180 mm160 mm
Rear rotor180 mm160 mm
SuspensionHardtail (front only)
Fork travel100 mm
Rear travelNoneNone
Front suspensionYes
Suspension seatpostNoNo
Tires27.5 x 2.4Kenda 700 x 40c
DisplayKD21C LCD 2.2"3.5" colour LCD
FrameAlloyToray carbon fibre
SizesST, XRS, M, L
Step-through optionYesYes
Included
LightsYesYes
FendersYes
RackNo
KickstandYes
SafetyUL 2849*UL 2271
Safety certificationUL 2849: most models, confirm this oneUL 2271: battery only
As the maker states itTUV ANSI/CAN/UL 2849 & 2271 compliant, certified through TUV for most of their inventoryBattery UL 2271 Certified (Classic also EN 50604)
Warranty1 yr2 yr
Warranty terms1-Year Warranty against manufacturing defects2-Year Warranty (brand policy)

Specs transcribed from ride1up.com on 2026-09-19 and newurtopia.com on 2026-09-20. Manufacturers revise specs without notice: confirm before buying.

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