The stack, i.e. the vertical distance from the bottom bracket to the top of the head tube, is very long and the horizontal reach is too short. This makes the bike look squat and the front end is very high up. This effect is further emphasised by the handlebars being pulled far upwards. As a result, you sit very upright and build up little pressure on the front wheel. As a result, the bike tends to understeer early on loose surfaces. The Yamaha drive unit cuts a fine figure and has a wide-spread gear ratio. However, the range is quite short due to the 400 watt-hour battery.
ConclusionAs an affordable bike in the test, a good choice for moderate tours and comfort-orientated bikers. You have to accept compromises when it comes to off-road performance.
Reach 1215 hm
Efficiency class A++
Price 2699 Euro
Info www.haibike.de
Drive
Motor/position Yamaha 250 W/mid-engine
Max. Torque 80 Nm
Battery Lithium-ion, 500 Wh
Switching/translation Front: 24.38; rear: 10-speed Shimano XT (11-36)
Display/size Yamaha multifunction display
Software/stand Haibike/k. A.
Equipment
Sizes/frame material 40/45/50/55 Aluminium
Fork Rock Shox Recon Silver Solo
Seat post Sduro 31.6 mm with quick release
Brake/disc Ø (front/rear) Tektro Gemini/180/180mm
Impellers XLC Evo Disc Rodi Black Rock disc rims
Tyres Schwalbe Racing Ralph Performance 29x2.25
Measured values
Spring travel 1100 mm
Weight/distribution 21.4 kg/51:49 % (f./h.)
Centre of gravity height 515 mm
Handlebar width 740 mm
Reach/Stack 385/654 mm
BB offset/Q factor -58 mm/208 mm
EMTB judgement GOOD² 161 points
1) Manufacturer's specification
2) EMTB judgement: super (from 190 points), very good (from 175 points), good (from 160 points), satisfactory (from 145 points), with weaknesses (from 130 points), below inadequate. The judgement reflects the subjective impression of the testers and the results of the range measurement and laboratory tests. It is independent of price.
