The world of eBikes is crowded and often derivative. Due to speed laws, many of the performance specs on these bikes are similar, so how does a brand stand out in today’s market? Technology. Urtopia has created a standout all-terrain eBike called the Carbon Fusion GT, the most tech-clad two-wheel vessel I’ve ever tested. Be sure to check out my full video review below.
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Hands-on with the tech-forward Carbon Fusion GT from Urtopia
The new Carbon Fusion GT eBike comes in Blazing Black, Vital Orange, or Elegant Grey (seen below) and carries a $3,999.99 MSRP. However, Urtopia often offers sales and discounts, so be sure to keep an eye on this bike’s pricing.
Features at a glance:
- Ultra-light carbon fiber frame
- AWD dual motor system (2x 350W hub motors)
- 1,500-watt max throttle power (Bike can throttle up to 20 mph)
- 4 pedal assist levels including “ECO,” “Comfort” and “Sport”
- Exclusive “Turbo Mode” utilizes both motors for speeds above 30 mph
- Dual battery system capabilities
- The bike offers 70-mile standalone range and up to 120 miles with the Samsung Li-ion removable battery pack (sold separately).
- GPS tracking for anti-theft
- TEKTRO hydraulic disc brakes with power cut-off sensor
- LED dot-matrix (Anti-glare) display with on-board navigation, fingerprint unlock, ChatGPT AI assistant, voice control, Bluetooth speaker, and over-the-air (OTA) updates
Electronicsforward’ take
I want to start by stating that testing an eBike in the unforgiving winter of the midwest was no easy task, and I’m grateful for Urtopia’s patience as I took a few months to put this all-terrain, carbon fiver eBike through the paces on the far and few between winter days that would allow it.
Urtopia has delivered its top-of-the-line model in the Carbon Fusion GT, which is apparent when you consider how many advanced features it carries along with it, in addition to propelling you forward.
The unboxing was relatively simple, but this was my longest (well over an hour and a half) and most complicated bike build. I had to refer to the instructions several times (as seen in my video below). To give the full effect of my review, Utopia also sent some accessories with the Fusion GT, including a rear storage rack, an ARES light kit, and an external lithium-ion battery.
The ARES light stands for “Advanced Rear Early-indication System.” It features ambient sensing light and one-touch turn indicators, as seen in the image below and demonstrated in my video review. This was a nice touch, in my opinion. The lights, like many of the Fusion GT’s features, can be toggled on and off through the handlebar control pad or the Urtopia app.
Because the Carbon Fusion GT is so tech-heavy, the Urtopia app plays a huge role in its use. For example, I could not turn the bike on until I activated it through the app. From there, I also enabled the bike’s fingerprint scanning feature, so I’m the only one who can turn it on and off (easier said than done, but more on that below).
Other app features include a chime feature if you don’t see it somewhere, Bluetooth connectivity to play your music through the bike’s speaker, and navigation, which will display your distance and subsequent turn to your destination on the bike’s dashboard display.
If you don’t want to fuss with the app, like when you’re riding, you can control several functions from the left-handle control panel. Left and right switch between display information, and up and down switch between three pedal assist modes: Eco, Comfort, and Sport. The center button also triggers a loud digital bell!
Four additional functions on the control panel, activated by a long press in any direction, took me a little while to figure out but came in handy when riding. For example, a long press left turns on the bike’s lights, and a long down activates safety mode, as demonstrated in my video. A long press right activates walk mode, which uses the Urtopia Fusion GT’s motor to assist up steep hills or other tough terrain. Last but not least, a long press-up activates Turbo Mode.
This mode utilizes the full power of the bike’s two 350W hub motors, combining for a peak power of 1,500 watts. In Turbo mode, I got the bike up to 33 mph, which was exhilarating. However, Turbo mode was the only time this eBike wowed me in terms of speed and acceleration. I found the throttle function to be sort of weak.
Thanks to its strong, carbon fiber step-through frame, the Carbon Fusion GT’s ride is comfortable and stable. The pedal assist works wonderfully, and it is easy to switch modes, but it still doesn’t compensate for the lack of throttle. Turbo mode does, though.
One last huge perk on this eBike is its dual battery option, which I, of course, had to test. The optional external pack simply snaps on and plugs into Urtopia Fusion GT’s frame, increasing its overall range to up to 120 miles (up from 70 miles without the second pack).
The fingerprint sensor is the only issue I had with this bike. I often had to try five or six times to get it to recognize my print, which could be a pain if you were in a rush. If that’s not working, you can still power the bike on using the Urtopia app, so that’s a nice safety net.
Overall, the Carbon Fusion GT from Urtopia is as futuristic as it looks. It rides well and has tons of advanced features I’ve never seen before; I just think the finger sensor needs some work. This bike usually costs $4,000, but Urtopia often runs seasonal sales to keep an eye on.
In the meantime, be sure to watch my full video review to see all the features of the Urtopia Carbon Fusion GT in action.
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