Haibike Trekking

[Geome]

I am thinking of buying a Haibike Trekking and I am bit confused by the sizing I am 5ft 5 and have been advised to purchase a 48cm bike would this be correct

 

[soundwave]

im about the same size and my frame is 48cm/19inc wheels 27.5 inc

 

[Emo Rider]

That sounds about right. I have one and absolutley love it. My old BH was great but theTrekking is a whole new level of great

 

[Electric Transport Shop]

Hi Geome, sizing instructions point you in the right direction if you can't sit on a few to test. Haibike seat posts do not go all the way into the seat tube and although this can be altered if you can visit a shop to sit on one that would be the best option. We have shops here: https://www.electricbikesales.co.uk/stores please call ahead to ensure we have the correct sizes in stock.

 

[MRMAC9]

I am thinking of buying a Haibike Trekking and I am bit confused by the sizing I am 5ft 5 and have been advised to purchase a 48cm bike would this be correct

Were you considering buying one with a Yamaha motor or the much more expensive Bosch motor? I'm coming around to the idea of a Haibike trekking ebike but I wondered why such a difference in price?

 

[RobF]

Were you considering buying one with a Yamaha motor or the much more expensive Bosch motor? I'm coming around to the idea of a Haibike trekking ebike but I wondered why such a difference in price?

Yamaha - and Shimano Steps - bikes are generally a bit cheaper than Bosch ones.

Not much in the riding experience, although some people find the Bosch slightly more refined.

The availability of a 500wh battery for a Bosch bike would be a big factor for me because I like longer rides.

 

[soundwave]

giant bikes have the Yamaha motor and 500w batts

 

[RobF]

giant bikes have the Yamaha motor and 500w batts

Good point, well made, although the OP is keen on a Haibike trekking bike.

 

[MRMAC9]

Good point, well made, although the OP is keen on a Haibike trekking bike.

I'm lucky enough to have a Haibike outlet about 12 miles from me. Greenaer NI are an extension of the successful Greenaer shop in Dublin. I'm looking for a quality bike with a reliable motor and battery and have up to £3k to spend on a bike I really like.

 

[anotherkiwi]

The Yamaha lets you have a double chainring on the front. That can be useful when you live where I do for example but not so much on the flat.

 

[Lumos]

One thing that I learnt was that sizing on Haibikes is not consistent across the range, so I use 44cm AMT Pros and 47cm NDURO Pro and they feel the same. The geometry on the Trekking will be different again so I would urge you to sit on the actual bike before committing.

 

[chris130256]

My wife is 5ft 5in and her Haibike amt rc sduro is a 40cm frame. Mine is a 44 frame and I'm 5ft 7in. These are big bikes and I'd suggest you need to try before you buy. I wouldn't want a 48cm. It would be much harder throwing the bigger bike round the hills and trails.

 

[Lumos]

Good point, I am 6ft ad my AMT Pro at 44cm is right

 

[Geome]

I think the trekking is different again in sizing I am a 52/53 in a road bike so in the trekking I calculate 48cm should be okay I hope

 

[Plasmadaddy]

The Yamaha lets you have a double chainring on the front. That can be useful when you live where I do for example but not so much on the flat.

I had the double chainring on my old Hard9.
Can honestly say I never felt the need to drop onto the other ring and I ride up some pretty steep climbs!

I've got the Bosch now on my UrbanRC and it tackles everything really well.

 

[anotherkiwi]

Different types of bike frame means that 44 cm is not the same thing

Here is the bike discount frame size calculator

 

[wissy]

I am 5'5" also and my Haibike trekking (bosch) is 48 cm.. Got the unisex model with kinky crossbar

 

[Croxden]

It's been a long time wissy, kept after school were you?

 

[wissy]

Actually quite close to the truth that comment.. Had heaps of inspections and more responsibilities blah. Added to that, have not had any problems with my Haibike... Not a flat, nothing. Very disconcerting. My 'spare' brand new but about 2 years old now, KTM still in bedroom waiting for an issue with Haibike... Poor thing...

Geome - the trekking is brill!!

 

[Geome]

Actually quite close to the truth that comment.. Had heaps of inspections and more responsibilities blah. Added to that, have not had any problems with my Haibike... Not a flat, nothing. Very disconcerting. My 'spare' brand new but about 2 years old now, KTM still in bedroom waiting for an issue with Haibike... Poor thing...

Geome - the trekking is brill!!

Thanks wissy I will post a review when I receive mine.