The second gear lever clutters up the cockpit without the wider gear spread providing a noticeable advantage. Nevertheless, the Haibike was one of the favourites when it came to the technical climbs on the test lap: good traction thanks to top tyres, a sensitive rear end and a balanced riding position. The very grippy Magic Mary tyres and smooth geometry also lifted the bike to one of the top ranks downhill. It wasn't quite as manoeuvrable as the Ghost and not quite as safe as the Cube, but it was still a success. The riding fun was only limited by the Fox 34 with the simple shock cartridge, which only offered a mediocre compromise between sensitive spring action and sufficient compression damping. It passes fast hits through to the rider.
Conclusion: With good gearing and a sensitive rear end, the Haibike is almost poaching on the enduro scene. Visually a little untidy, but with good handling both up and down.
Reach height 1316 hm
Time / 500 hm 22.6 min.
Haibike Xduro All Mountain 8.0 27.5+"
Price 4599 Euro
Drive
Engine Yamaha PW-X
Maximum torque 180 Nm
Battery¹ / weight² Yamaha Lition, 500 Wh / n/a A.
Circuit Shimano SLX (10-speed)
Translation (v. / h.) 32/24; 10-40
Display / Size Yamaha / 68 x 46 mm
Equipment
Fork / damper Fox 34 Float Performance Grip / Float DPS Performance
Spring travel¹ (f. / h.) 150 / 150 mm
Telescopic support XLC All Mtn
Brake / Disc Ø (front / rear) Magura MT5 / 203 / 180 mm
Impellers Haibike hubs, Rodi TR40 rims
Wheel size 27,5+''
Tyres Schwalbe Magic Mary APX Addix, 27.5 x 2.8 inch
Measured values²
Sizes / frame material S / M / L / XL / Aluminium
Weight 23.2 kg
Centre of gravity height 518 mm
Handlebar width 780 mm
Crank length / Q-factor 170 mm / 174 mm
Reach / Stack 428 mm / 618 mm
Manufacturer information
²
Determined on the test benches in the EMTB test laboratory, weight without pedals.
³
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 350 points), very good (from 315 points), good (from 280 points), satisfactory (from 245 points), with weaknesses (from 210 points), below insufficient.
