Haibike AllMtn CF 9.5 ABS: New e-MTB with Bosch ABS and automatic gear changes

The Haibike AllMtn 9.5 CF ABS combines 160 mm of front suspension travel with 150 mm at the rear – all within a stylish full-carbon frame. The ‘mullet’ wheel combination, featuring a larger 29-inch front wheel, is designed to improve traction on the climbs and control on the descents. RockShox suspension components are paired with Continental tyres. The Shimano Deore XT Di2 offers electronic shifting across 12 gears and, if desired, also provides an automatic function that changes gears automatically. Combined with the Bosch motor, this is a new feature.

Bosch Performance CX with 800 Wh

The Bosch Performance CX motor (reviewed here) Following the performance update, it can, if desired, operate with 100 Nm of torque and up to 750 W of power. The removable 800 Wh battery can be expanded by a further 250 Wh in all sizes using a range extender. The frame design, featuring a rotated motor, allows for a closed down tube whilst still enabling the battery to be removed. This construction is intended to ensure a torsionally rigid main frame and centralised weight distribution – without sacrificing the convenience of being able to remove the battery.

Bosch eBike ABS Pro

The Bosch eBike ABS Pro is designed to enable more precise braking on loose surfaces and during sudden braking manoeuvres, and to prevent the front wheel from skidding or locking up. It works really well, as our in-depth test of the Bosch ABS Pro has shown. The system was developed for challenging trails and high speeds. A new feature is that the Bosch ABS is now also available in combination with the popular Shimano brakes.

AllMtn CF 9 as an alternative

The AllMtn CF 9 uses the same carbon frame with Bosch Performance Line CX. With 160 mm of front travel and 150 mm at the rear, it offers the same travel, and the mullet setup remains unchanged. The SRAM S1000 AXS drivetrain replaces the Shimano groupset – but also features electronic wireless shifting. It comes equipped with a RockShox Lyrik Base fork and Continental Kryptotal tyres. The model is available in two colour options and retails for 7,199 euros, making it slightly cheaper >> available here.

The facts about the new Haibike e-MTB

• Frame: Carbon with a swivelling motor, removable battery
• Suspension: 160 / 150 mm
• Motor: Bosch Performance CX, 100 Nm, up to 750 W
• Battery: 800 Wh, removable, range extender compatible
• Wheel size: 29/27.5 inches
• Price: 7,199 euros (CF 9) or 8,000 euros (CF 9.5) >> available here

Editorial view

The Haibike AllMtn is the smaller sibling of the more downhill-oriented Hybe, which has a little more suspension travel. Both Haibike models share the high-quality carbon frame and the Bosch drive. For touring and moderate trails, the AllMtn is the better choice. And with Bosch ABS, the Schweinfurt-based brand has an exciting feature to match. However, the price of the 9.5 model is steep. The budget Rockshox suspension and the budget wheels don’t really do justice to a bike costing 8,000 euros. That’s probably the price you pay for the high-quality carbon frame.