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When we requested the Haibike for our test, at € 5299 it was the perfect sparring partner for the Cube Stereo Hybrid 160 HPC. Unfortunately, the Schweinfurt-based company has since raised the price by 500 euros. You still get a lot of bike for your money, especially when it comes to the dimensions: suspension travel, weight, chainstays, wheelbase - the dimensions of the NDuro are impressive even for this category. And they make it clear: the Haibike is no Playmobil, but an old-school full-throttle bike. Heavy and bulky, but ideally equipped for fast descents.
But that's not all the bike has to offer. Thanks to the steep seat angle and long chainstays, the NDuro is a very good climber and the front wheel practically sticks to the ground. On very steep climbs, however, the rider has to work hard: the Yamaha drivetrain is not a real powerhouse and the chainring is large with 38 teeth.
Yamaha PW-X3 - New motor in the Haibike NDuro 6
Speaking of Yamaha: The PW-X3 celebrates its premiere in EMTB with this test. So far, we have only been familiar with the identical but software-modified Giant Syncdrive Pro2. The Yamaha unit impressed us with its good modulation and lively power delivery, and it is also quite quiet. However, the PW-X3 clearly lags behind the Bosch in terms of maximum power. Characteristic: The motor gets nervous even with light pressure on the pedal and wants to storm off. This helps when starting uphill.
The rear suspension of the Haibike offers a lot of counter-pressure, but is not as sensitive as that of the Cube, which is why the rear wheel of the Haibike loses traction a little earlier, especially on slippery terrain. And on steps, the front wheel is difficult to manoeuvre over obstacles due to the long chainstays. The riding position of the Haibike is comfortable, so you'll be happy to take it on tours.
However, its showpiece discipline is the stretched gallop downhill: flat steering angle, 180 mm fork, robust rear triangle - this guarantees plenty of reserves for rough terrain and big drops. The rather high stack is just as much of a hindrance on flowing trails as the long wheelbase, but provides additional confidence on crisp descents. In tight bends, the steering tends to tip a little due to the very slack steering angle, and the high weight makes the ride sluggish. The Haibike is soberly equipped. The weak TRP brakes are criticised.
Conclusion on the Haibike NDuro 6
"The massive Haibike boasts ample suspension travel, stable tyres and impressive dimensions. There is no stopping it on rough downhill trails, flowing trails are not its terrain. Heavy!" Josh Welz, EMTB Editor-in-Chief
Technical data and notes Haibike NDuro 6
Manufacturer information
- Price: 5799 Euro >> available here
- Sizes / frame material: S / M / L (tested size) / XL / aluminium
Measured values²
- Reach altitude¹: 1637 (+361)hm
- Weight²: 26.9 kg
- Average speed: 12.7 km/h
- Centre of gravity height: 536 mm
- Handlebar width: 780 mm
- Crank length / Q-factor: 165 mm / 174 mm
- Ground clearance⁴: 491 mm
Equipment
- Motor: Yamaha PW-X3
- Max. Torque³: 85 Nm
- Battery³ / weight² / price Replacement battery: Yamaha 720 Wh / 3998 g / 999 Euro
- Gear system: Sram SX Eagle (12-speed)
- Translation (v. / h.): 38; 11-50
- Display: Yamaha MTB display
- Permissible total weight³: 150 kg
- Front/rear suspension travel: 180/180 mm
- Fork / Shock: Rockshox Domain R / Rockshox Super Deluxe Sel.
- Telescopic seatpost: Haibike, 150 mm
- Brake / Disc Ø (front / rear): TRP Slate T4 / 203 mm / 203 mm
- Wheels: Haibike / WTB ST i30 TCS
- Tyres: Schwalbe Magic Mary Evo Supertr., 29 x 2.4; Big Betty Evo Supertr., 27.5 x 2.6
¹ The reach height was determined during standardised test rides on an asphalt climb with a gradient of 12.2 percent. Highest support level, 150 watts pedalling power of the rider, rider weight incl. equipment 90 kg. The altitude metres in clearly reduced emergency mode are shown in brackets. The average speed refers to the journey with full assistance.
² Determined on the test benches in the EMTB test laboratory, weight without pedals. Battery weight incl. screwed-on cover where applicable.
³ Manufacturer's specification
⁴ Step test, measured with 36 centimetre raised rear wheel
⁵ The judgement reflects the subjective impression of the testers and the results of the reach measurement and laboratory tests. The EMTB judgement is independent of price. EMTB judgements: super (from 9.0), very good (from 8.0), good (from 7.0), satisfactory (from 6.0), with weaknesses (from 5.0), below insufficient.
Josh Welz
Editor-in-Chief
