Urta Hybrid SRAM GX T-Type 1x12s Miche 966H Alloy 29" TLR

The Urta Hybrid range spans from the Shimano XT build at about €7,000-€7,300 up to the SRAM XX SL Eagle AXS T-Type flagship, with published pricing in reviews reaching roughly €11,900-€12,500. Across the range, the core chassis stays the same: carbon frame, Fazua Ride 60 motor, 430 Wh battery, 120/120 mm travel, and 29-inch wheels. The main differences are drivetrain tier and wheel choice, with the more affordable builds using Miche 966H alloy wheels and the top model moving to Miche K6 carbon wheels.

The entry Shimano XT 1x12 build stands out on paper because it delivers the same carbon light-assist platform at a price where some rivals still use aluminum frames, though reviewers noted weaker brakes and some cost-conscious component choices. The SRAM GX T-Type builds occupy the middle of the range and were often seen as the sweet spot, bringing transmission upgrades without the full cost of the flagship. At the top end, the XX SL/XX1 AXS-style build is a premium, weight-focused specification with carbon wheels and electronic shifting, but reviewers questioned whether every component fully matches the asking price, especially given criticism of brake spec and other finishing details on such an expensive bike.

Reviewers were notably consistent about the Urta Hybrid's core character: it feels far closer to an XC race bike than to a conventional e-MTB. Several described it as an "XC bike on steroids" or "XC in augmented reality," and test weights around 16-16.5 kg were central to that impression. Outlets praised the Fazua Ride 60 for delivering natural-feeling assistance with very little drag once support cuts out at 25 km/h, making the bike unusually rewarding to pedal above the limit. Climbing drew the strongest praise, with reviewers calling it a "climbing rocket" and noting that the front wheel stays impressively planted on technical ascents. The supportive, progressive 120 mm suspension layout was also well received for traction and efficiency, especially on flowy terrain and technical climbs.

The criticisms were more about specialization than outright flaws. Multiple testers found the riding position very compact, low, and race-oriented, with the 432 mm reach in size M making the bike feel smaller than some competitors; riders between sizes were often advised to consider sizing up. On descents, reviewers agreed that the Urta Hybrid demands an XC-style approach rather than a trail-bike mindset: the chassis is precise and reactive, but not especially forgiving, and the short 80 mm dropper post was widely seen as limiting on steeper terrain. Emtb-test also argued that the geometry feels slightly dated next to newer long-and-slack light e-MTBs. Other recurring complaints included weaker two-piston brakes on lower builds, average range from the 430 Wh battery for big mountain days, the lack of a standard remote rear lockout on some builds, and isolated concerns about cable rattling and the fragile feel of the Fazua Ring Control remote.