First Look: Haibike 2018 Bosch & Yamaha Electric Bikes
For 2018 Haibike electric bikes UK onwards takes the xDuro as a synonym for Bosch and sDuro for Yamaha engines, and arranges the model pallet more strongly according for purpose. The sDuro stands for comfort models with the classic geometry and xDuro for sporty models with modern mtb geometry. In the xDuro lineup, the model names AllMtn, Nduro and Dwnhill remain, with the sDuro's the AllMtn is renamed FullSeven LT, models with more spring travel are only available as XDUROs.
Bosch powertube integration
Haibike introduce a large number of models with the integrated PowerTube Battery from Bosch for 2018. The bikes are not only visually more clean, they also have new more modern geometries. The engine interface and rear parts still come from the current Haibike kit, but the lower tube, top tube and control have been redesigned. Haibike install the Bosch PowerTube battery upright secured with a lock. and above sits a plastic cover as a panel.
Yamaha pw-se
Haibike also introduce a new version of the Yamaha PW system. SE it stands for Sport Edition and is positioned between the PW and the PW-X. The engine control is now better to handle higher cadences, and has slightly more torque. The Yamaha PW-SE system is used on the cheaper sDuro models and is aimed for comfort oriented riders.
haibike xduro allmtn 2018
The xDuro AllMtn models with Yamaha PW-X engines were already revised for last year and currently stay unchanged. The xDuro AllMtn models with the Bosch engine on the other hand are completely new developments. In addition to the Bosch PowerTube Battery, and the geometry has been significantly changed. Longer, shallower, deeper, the xDuro models are aimed at advanced riders who like to ride in the demanding terrain.
haibike xduro allmtn 10.0 2018
Motor: Yamaha PW-X, 250 W
Display: Yamaha LCD-X
Battery: Yamaha, 500 Wh
Fork: FOX 34 Float Factory, 150 mm
Shock: FOX DPX2 Factory, 150 mm
Brakes: Magura MT7
Drivetrain: Shimano XT/SLX 2×10
Wheels: DT Swiss HX 1501
Tyres: MAXXIS Minion DHF/DHR II 2.8
Seatpost: Kind Shock LEV-DX
Haibike xduro allmtn 7.0 2018
Motor: Bosch Performance CX 250 W
Display: Bosch Purion
Battery: Bosch PowerTube 500 Wh
Fork: RockShox Yari RC, 150 mm
Shock: RockShox Deluxe R, 150 mm
Brakes: TRP Slate T4
Drivetrain: SRAM NX 1×11
Wheels: Haibike
Tyres: Maxxis Minion DHF/DHR II 2.8
Seatpost: XLC AllMtn
Haibike sduro fullseven lt 2018
The FullSeven LT is the tip of the new sDuro line up. Like the xDuro AllMtn it has more than 150mm of travel at the front and rear, but the geometries are significantly more conservative and are aimed at comfort riders, who predominantly ride on forest roads. The Bosch models are somewhat sporty, the steering angle is 1° flat, the reach slightly longer and the chain stays 13mm shorter.
Haibike sduro fullseven lt 8.0 2018
Motor: Yamaha PW-X, 250 W
Display: Yamaha LCD-X
Battery: Yamaha, 500 Wh
Fork: RockShox Yari RC, 150 mm
Shock: RockShox Deluxe RT, 150 mm
Brakes: Magura MT5
Drivetrain: Shimano XT/Deore 2×10
Wheels: Haibike
Tyres: Schwalbe Nobby Nic Evo
Seatpost: XLC AllMtn
Haibike sduro fullseven lt 7.0 2018
Motor: Bosch Performance CX 250 W
Display: Bosch Purion
Battery: Bosch PowerTube 500 Wh
Fork: SR Suntour Aion 35 LO-R, 150 mm
Shock: RockShox Monarch RT, 150 mm
Brakes: Magura MT5
Drivetrain: SRAM NX 1×11
Wheels: Haibike
Tyres: Schwalbe Nobby Nic Evo
Seatpost: XLC AllMtn