Haibike has opted for the classic four-bar linkage and a diamond-shaped main frame for the "Ride". This doesn't have much of a boah-ey factor, but offers many advantages: Experience has shown that the rear triangles are stiff, the seat post can be fully lowered and the shock is protected from dirt in the main frame. The "Ride" has a consistent and very good spec, good suspension elements and a balanced geometry with a low bottom bracket. Only the enormous spacer tower is too much - fortunately, the aluminium pyramid milled from a single piece can be removed and the handlebars lowered by five centimetres. The "Ride" is a lot of fun on singletrack. The suspension works sensitively and quickly, and the low weight gives the bike a playful character. When things get steep and rough, the picture changes. The bike then becomes a little nervous and requires an experienced rider. The slightly too steep steering angle and the relatively short wheelbase are probably to blame. The rear suspension also shows slight weaknesses when the going gets tough. It doesn't offer enough bottom-out protection on hard landings. The cable routing in the seatpost clamping area is weak: in the worst case scenario, the cables can get caught on the quick release. All in all, the "Ride" is a good and fun enduro bike, but it can't quite keep up with the best downhill bikes.
CONCLUSIONHaibike has a good enduro bike in its programme with the "Ride". However, with a slightly slacker head angle, it would have more potential downhill.
RemarkThe only bike in the test with the Avid "Code" brake - unfortunately. The stoppers decelerate superbly and are easy to modulate.
FREERIDE RANKING: maximum 10 points.
