Video: Coed Y Brenin by Haibike
Ever wondered how an Xduro fairs in the wet? Wonder no more! We got together with the good people of EMTB coaching to put some Xduros through their paces in the Snowdonia National Park.
A FATSIX, Xduro ALLMTN RX and two NDURO PROs take to the trails (Rocks, streams etc!) of Coed Y Brenin, a bona fide classic trail centre.
Check out the EMTB Coaching website for details on their skills courses and upcoming events: http://emtbcoaching.co.uk/
Wideopen Mag E-bike Review Part 2
With the benefit of hindsight; Wideopen Mag follow up their recent Nduro RX Review with a chat to DH rider Oli Morris. In their words:
“You’ve seen our test-ride video, now it’s time for a proper, in depth chat about eBikes.
This week we asked “what do you think of ebikes in mountain biking” and then released a video where we sent a fast downhill rider out on one. A week later Jamie met up with Oli at Roll for the Soul in Bristol to have a proper chat about his experience of riding the Haibike nDuro eBike.
Remember – the bike we tested is a “pedal assisted” ebike. There’s no throttle. You pedal and and it boosts the effort you put in up to 16MPH. We’re not chatting about mopeds here!
We’re pretty new to interview vids so apologies if this one is a bit low-fi!”
Join the Debate: Wideopen Mag get a taste of E-mountainbiking aboard the Nduro RX
The guys at Wideopen Mag have been putting an Nduro RX through its paces and want your opinion!
UPDATE: Full Video Review now live – Oliver Morris rides the Nduro RX
They’re looking into all things electric-mountain bike with a view to putting more content out there. Please visit their pages and add your voice to the debate, has your Xduro or Sduro changed the way you ride? Are you looking to move from a regular bike to an electrically assisted one? Or are you looking to go back to analogue and trade in your bike for a regular MTB?
Click the link below to visit their page: wideopenmag
or take a look via Facebook here: facebook.com/wideopenmag
Yamaha Sduro Moto Link Up
Valentino Rossi with his New Sduro ALLMTN
Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd and Haibike have presented the new SDURO E-bikes to the Yamaha MotoGP Teams at the Circuito de Jerez de la Frontera – Spain.
Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Team
Haibike supplied three SDUROs each to the Movistar Yamaha MotoGP team, Monster Yamaha Tech3 Team and Forward Racing Team, to be used as environmentally friendly paddock bikes at the European rounds of the 2015 MotoGP season.
Monster Yamaha Tech3 Team
Forward Racing Team
Winora (Haibike parent company), was established in 1914 and Yamaha have been supplying Power Assist System E-KITs for the high-tech Winora model E-bikes since 2013.
Winora’s Susanne Puello (Managing Director of Winora Group), Felix Puello (Head of R&D and Brand Management) and their ePerformance-rider Guido Tschugg presented nine innovative E-bikes in total, equipped with Yamaha E-KITs, to the Yamaha MotoGP teams during a ceremony on the main straight of the circuit in Jerez.
Forward Racing Team
The Haibike SDURO E-bikes fit Movistar Yamaha MotoGP perfectly, not only thanks to their special colour schemes matching the team’s design, but also due to the models’ refined yet exciting character. The SDURO models are especially designed for sporty customers such as nine-time World Champion Valentino Rossi and four-time World Champion Jorge Lorenzo, making the transportation within the paddock areas fun and stress free.
Yamaha has been a pioneer in the development of electrically power-assisted bicycles since 1993 when the company became actively involved in building the e-bike market in Japan.
Report – Demo Day on the South Downs
Haibike dealer e-bike Shop held their first 2015 demo day last weekend. Here’s store owner Martin Brown to tell us all about it…
Success at 2015 Haibike Electric Bike Demo Day!
Setting
Fortunately due to the location this year, we didn’t have to touch much tarmac at all, it was literally straight out the gate and onto the first set of bridleways that lead to the trails at Blackdown. The lovely Strawberry House had everything we could want, it was the perfect for the Haibikes to really be in their element.
Briefing
Each ride began with an initial briefing to make sure everyone understood where we were going and what we intended to ride.
Followed by a product demonstration on how to operate the bikes by E-bike Shop owner Martin Brown.
Now to the riding
The ride had plenty of climbs as well as some faster downhill. It gave everyone the chance to experience first hand, what the bikes had to offer across the beautiful singletrack at the top of the South Downs.
Each ride covered over 1300ft of elevation over approx 1.5 hours. It was pretty up and down, perfect for the electric mountain bikes! Heres what it looked like on the map:
The ride was surprisingly good with no punctures picked up, which considering there were up to 15 bikes out on each ride was pretty staggering.
2015 eBikes available
We had a great mixture of bikes available on the day, everything from hardtails to full sussers and even bigger hitting enduro bikes.
Among these were a great mixture of Bosch and Yamaha equipped bikes, perfect for getting a feel for which one suited each rider best. We stopped on a couple of occasions during each ride for people to swap models and get a feel for the differences
What a few had to say
Many thanks for organising a great demo day yesterday. Both Paul and I thoroughly enjoyed the chance to try out the Haibike in fantastic surroundings – Tony & Paul
I just wanted to let you know that we enjoyed our visit to your demo day – Mike
Just to thank you for a great day yesterday! Great to ride with other owners and potential owners. I look forward to the next event – Chris
Many thanks for a great afternoon I really enjoyed the ride out and meeting the other guys and hearing their experiences – Paul
Hey, Really enjoyed yesterday, was nice to be around other eBike riders and the trails were fantastic – Bernie
Can I say thank you….. I thoroughly enjoyed yesterday afternoon, and thought you guys did a fantastic job! – Danny
Thank you for a really great demo day on Sunday, which my wife and I thoroughly enjoyed. – Ken
Firstly, thanks for the demo on Sunday, it really was great fun, and it certainly helped me to make up my mind – David
After the ride
Thank you
JE James Cycles opens latest Haibike in-store zone in Rotherham
Yorkshire’s JE James Cycles have opened the latest dedicated Haibike cycling zone at the retailer’s Rotherham store.
The 180 sq ft zone includes models from the Haibike MTB and trekking range, including the award-winning electric mountain bikes featuring intelligent e:i suspension and Bosch motor systems.
Mark Goldthorp, Raleigh UK Managing Director said: “We’ve seen tremendous growth for Haibike since we introduced the brand into the UK and now, through retailer partnerships, we’re able to offer attractive in-store solutions. With the excitement behind Haibike now is the perfect time for retailers to attract UK customers and introduce them into the world of Haibike.”
Haibike’s in-store zone ‘template’ was customised by the JE James Cycles team who added a TV unit playing Haibike’s engaging video content and a bespoke app for iPads.
Adam Simmonite, Marketing and PR for JE James Cycles said: “Haibike is creating a lot of interest in our stores and this dedicated area is a great way to highlight the emerging area of performance electric bikes.
“We run a fleet of seven Haibike hire bikes in store to allow customers to try out the range on their local trails. Haibike is one of the brands that is part of the store’s performance demo fleet of bikes, which we are hiring out on-line in 2015.
“All the staff in the company can see the immense potential of e bikes to open up mountain biking to new markets. We think the Haibike range offers great value and performance and with improvements in spec and geometry in the 2015 range it looks like they are going to be creating a buzz.”
Haibike’s Rotherham in-store zone can be found at The Old Fire Station, Erskine Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S65 1RF.
Haibike around the UK
Around the UK Haibike in-store zones can also be found at e-Bikeshop, Farnham, eCycle, Stroud; On Bike, Worcester; Cyclelife Electric Burnley, Bill Nickson Cycles, Leyland; and Cyclelife Electric Wessex, Poundbury.
A full list of all the Haibike stockists in the UK can be found via the Haibike dealer locator here.
Say hi to Haibike at the NEC Cycle Show
Haibike on display at stand D29 and on the mountain bike demo track at NEC Cycle Show (25-28 Sept, 2015).
If you’re sceptical about electric bikes, especially electric mountain biking then Haibike’s range of performance electric bikes will blow your cycling world right open at this year’s NEC Cycle Show.
First displayed at this year’s Eurobike, Haibike once again stay ahead of the curve with the Sduro range of 7 MTB and Trekking bikes, all powered by a high-performance Yamaha motor delivering 70 Nm of hill climbiing torque, zero cadence support that starts on the first crank movement and 400wh of battery capacity to keep you on the trails for longer.
Haibike UK Product Manager Rich Dobney: “On the steepest of climbs the power is an absolute joy, leveling the playing field between riders of all fitness or age levels, or giving the younger set an adrenaline rush on every inch of the trail.
“Nobody truly understands the scope or potential for this new breed of mountain bike until they jump on and go further than they’ve ever been before, it’s a unique experience in the cycling world”
The SDURO AllMtn RX is one of the highlights of the 2015 collection. It’s the first e-bike that uses the sensor technology from the Yamaha drive unit and the power from the Yamaha battery for electronic suspension control via the ground breaking e:i system.
Keep an eye out for the SDURO HardSeven SL and the SDURO Full Nine RX alongside the Bosch equipped Xduro lineup at stand D29.
You’ll also find Haibike on the mountain bike demo track from Thursday 25th September to Sunday 28th September 2015.
Haibike presents a new generation of e-performance with the SDURO at Eurobike Stand A4/100
Haibike presents a new generation of e-performance with the SDURO, on show to consumers for the first time at Eurobike 2014.
Young, wild and uncompromising; SDURO.
The new collection features twelve e-mountain bikes, one trekking and one cross bike, all powered by a high-performance Yamaha motor with 70 Nm torque, double chain wheel and zero cadence support that starts on the first crank turn.
Ideally matched components, a fresh design and unbeatable price make the new SDURO electric bikes interesting for a young target group as well.
The SDURO AllMtn PRO is the highlight of the collection. It’s the first e-bike that uses the energy and sensor technology from the available Yamaha drive unit for the electronic suspension control (e:i shock) .
SDURO – young and dynamic like its riders
With the SDUROs Haibike especially serves young, dynamic mountain bikers, who enjoy off-road trails but also want to use their bike in everyday life.
Accordingly the bikes are a mix of high performance and a cool design without giving up innovation.
Christian Malik, Haibike’s senior product manager, says: “The new SDURO line offers sportive e-bikes with the uncompromising performance demand that is typical for Haibike. It is especially aimed at young cyclists that are looking for a dynamic riding experience”.
In accordance with that a balance of high quality and high-performance components and a reasonable retail price were very important. Haibike now offers SDURO models starting at 1,999€.
Yamaha drive units make for high speed power
With the SDUROs Haibike relies on a Yamaha drive unit for the first time. The Japanese manufacturer is considered a pioneer of e-bike power and has been producing them in high volume since 1995.
Felix Puello, Head of Product Management at Haibike, explains: “We found the perfect partner for our SDUROs in Yamaha. Their drive units convince mainly through great performance and efficiency”.
In addition the Yamaha system makes software adjustments, depending on the models, possible for the first time.
The battery can be charged directly on the SDURO, locked or taken out. Thanks to the sideways removal possibility the battery can be used in the smallest frame sizes like the 35cm Hardtail and 40cm Fully. The compact build and low weight of just 6.4 kg round off the Yamaha drive unit.
The rider retains a complete overview thanks to the detachable, centrally positioned display. An innovative mounting system makes it possible to adjust the display position over two axles to ideally fit the cyclist’s needs. With the remote control the rider controls all system functions from his handle: 4 support modes, total and trip distance, time and trip time, maximum, current and average speed. This information can be read even when the display is detached. The built-in walk-assist function is especially practical in rough terrain – difficult stretches on mountains can be easily managed thanks to the control button on the remote control.
New look for more riding fun
The decor design is also oriented at the Haibike design language, however, it was newly interpreted: “Whereas the XDUROs have high-contrast, sportive optics, the SDUROs have a much clearer design: monochrome, highly matt main colors are contrasted with cool colored highlights, which accentuate the main lines of the frame.
Moreover, an own font interpretation was developed for the SDUROs, which will also be reflected in the staging“, explains designer Alexander Thusbass, partner of the Kucher&Thusbass agency.
Haibike SDURO AllMtn Pro with e:i shock
The Haibike SDURO AllMtn PRO promises unlimited riding fun no matter if uphill or downhill. It is the first ebike to have a fully automated gear control (e:i shock). The system is not run by its own battery, but makes use of the Yamaha engine concerning sensor technology and energy.
Therefore it was possible to integrate the intelligent damper in the existing e-bike technology for the first time. The damper position varies according to the terrain, special sensors in the Yamaha-System permanently measure speed and cadence.
The intelligent gear control has four different modes: as already described, in the automatic mode the damper constantly adapts to the terrain conditions. Open means fully active damper with unlimited off-road use. In the locked mode the damper is steady and medium stands for the compromise of open and locked damper.
With its extremely light aluminum frame, the 27.5” wheels and the Rock Shox Pike fork with a travel of 150mm the All-Mountain-Fully is best equipped for tours on the mountain.
The biker is supported by a high-performance 250 watt Yamaha middle motor which, thanks to the “Zero-Cadence-Support”, gives the necessary drive even in demanding sections.
Integrated in the frame, the engine is protected from damages at all times. The clear multi-functional display makes sure that the driver always has a good overview of all data. With the support of the 400 Wh Lithium-Ion-battery also extensive tours are easily possible.
The SDURO AllMtn PRO is completed by the ideally aligned components like the hydraulic disc brakes, the 20s Shimano shifting system or the Hans Dampf Evolution tires by Schwalbe. The frame is characterized by the eye-catching, double downcast top tube and the compact proportions. In terms of color the bike has classy, dark grey tones with cyan and lime highlights.
The SDURO AllMtn Pro is available in four frame sizes (40, 44, 48, 52cm) for 4,999€ and in two more versions without e:i shock as RX model for 3,999€ and as RC model for 3,999€.
SDURO HardSeven and HardNine RX
With the SDURO HardSeven and the HardNine RX, Haibike developed two absolute highlights for all hardtail fans.
According to their preferences the bikers can choose between the 27.5” and the 29” version. The big wheels ensure more riding stability and a more comfortable ride, since they roll over obstacles and dents more easily. The 27.5” wheels make for an easier speed-up, which helps to make the bike more maneuverable and agile.
Both bikes are equipped with a very light aluminum frame, whose tube-set is manufactured with the hydroforming process. The material-protecting deformation helps to save weight and furthermore an even higher frame stability is guaranteed.
The bikes are powered by the 250 watt Yamaha middle motor with “Zero-Cadence-Support”. The lithium ion battery has power for 400 Wh, is mounted on the middle motor and can easily be removed sideways.
The Fox 32 Float CTD fork has a 100mm travel and thus also leaves room for rough downhill rides. Due to the hydraulic disc brakes by Shimano and Racing Ralph tires by Schwalbe used on the HardSeven and HardNine, the biker is able to keep control of his bike at all times. The precise 20s Shimano shifting system rounds off the package.
The black/red colored HardSeven RX is available in four frame sizes (35, 40, 45, 50cm) for 2,899€.
Also available is the RC (2,499€) and SL (1,999€) versions, as well as HardLife RC (2,499€) with different component equipment.
The HardNine RX in black/red/white is also available for 2,899€ in four sizes (40, 45, 50, 55cm).
The other models RC and SL are available for the same price as the 27.5” versions.
SDURO FullNine RX
The SDURO FullNine RX makes all tour specialists happy. The aluminum frame gives ideal stability to the bike; at the same time the Rock Shox Reba SL fork with a travel of 100mm works very smooth in difficult terrain or on downhill rides.
Like all SDUROs the FullNine RX is also powered by a high-performance, reliable 250 watt Yamaha mid-engine, which is perfectly integrated in the frame. Depending on driving behavior and terrain the 400 Wh Li-ion battery has a maximum range of up to 130 km and can be removed sideways for charging. Range as well as other useful info such as speed or time are clearly indicated on the multi-function display.
The 20s shifting system and the front and rear hydraulic disc brakes are provided by Shimano. Perfectly aligned for the FullNine RX are the Schwalbe Nobby Nic Evolution tires.
The bike is available for 3,399€ in four sizes (40, 45, 50, 55cm). The FullNine in classy black and grey with red highlights.
SDURO Cross RC and SDURO Trekking RC
In the cross-country and trekking area Haibike developed two bikes for those who prefer long tours over fast downhill rides. The SDURO Cross RC with its 28” wheels and aluminum frame is equipped with a high-performance 250 watt motor by Yamaha. The battery with 400 Wh is ideal for long tours. Also during the ride the clear display can be operated easily and comfortably.
The Suntour NRX-D suspension fork with a 75mm travel effortlessly absorbs small bumps and ensures a relaxed ride. Furthermore the SDURO Cross RC is equipped with hydraulic disc brakes and a 20s shifting system – both from Shimano – and Smart Sam Performance tires by Schwalbe.
The female version is available in four sizes (48, 52, 56, 60cm). Concerning optics the bike scores with a casual black with cyan and lime elements. The RRP is 2,299€.
The 28” SDURO Trekking RC has the same motor as the Cross version, shifting system and brakes are also identical. With 63mm the Suntour NCX-EB fork, however, has a slightly lower travel. The trekking bike is completely suitable for road traffic. The Trelock Bike-I-Duo LED headlight reliably illuminates the road with its 35 lux. Additional safety is granted by the LED rear light.
Furthermore the SDURO Trekking RC is equipped with carrier, stand and mudguards. Less striking than the lighting is the color: the Haibike designers chooe subtle shades of black and grey and some highlights in cyan.
For a price of 2,499€ three women’s and four gent’s versions are available.
Gillian takes a break from MTB to undertake her first Road Crit Race
The race organiser had been working very hard via social media to encourage all ladies, racers and novices to enter this event and if she could get 10+ ladies to enter, the race would go ahead. The race was scheduled before the men’s race. I had never raced ever on my road bike but decided it was a good event to test it out, plus extremely local so would be great for the team to have as many riders as possible.
Entering this event also encouraged me to bite the bullet and buy myself a new road bike which I had been debating about probably for the best part of a year! Top work by Andy (Leslie Bike Shop) and my new red beauty, Haibike Challenge arrived on time.
On the day of the race I found myself a tad nervous, unsure about speeds, who else would be there, would I be last? All these thoughts going through my head.Oh and whether to wear my skinsuit for the first time! 🙂
Donning my skinsuit I signed on to discover I was number 13! That was as far as my ‘onesie’ went as I decided was way too hot for long sleeves! Few tips and bike checks from my team mate John and I was ready to go.
The start line was quite relaxed, my friend Louise was also in the race so we discussed the course and chatted with a couple other girls, whilst the Scottish Cycling car checked the course. Scottish cycling explained the rules to us all.
The race was off to great cheers from the crowd and the first lap we were lead out by the car. There was a great turn out from Team Leslie Bike Shop/Bikers Boutique so there was lots of encouraging shouts coming from the crowd. After the pace car left us the pace picked up and I made my way to the front of the group and up the front with the leading girls. I wasn’t sure if that was a good idea as it was so new to me.
After my first lap I settled into the pace with the other girls and began to think positive and realise I could keep this up. The course was very hilly and part of it was over cobbles, but was a very good interesting course and nice fast downhill section to catch your breath back.
I finished in 4th place and was mega happy with myself. I am sure my face was the colour of my bike at the end. The bike was awesome, so smooth, quick and a joy to ride. I would never of got 4th place on my old bike!
Lucky number 13 struck though and it turned out I won the 1st sprint (I wasn’t even aware there was a sprint to be honest) I just remember Kirsteen saying “And the winner of the first sprint goes to our local rider, Gillian Pratt” I was gobsmacked and just stood there. I was then pushed in her direction to go up and receive my prize. I was completely shocked but pretty chuffed I had won something in my first road event.
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