Haibike Xduro Race

[Richy]

Haibike

Anyone know anything about this bike and if they'll be coming to the UK?

 

[Streethawk]

It's the 45kmh S pedelec which is illegal in this country, however the Kalkhoff BS10 is sold here with the same capability, so maybe, if Haibike are willing to sell it here. Best to speak to the Haibike dealers.

 

[Martin@e-bikeshop]

Haibike

Anyone know anything about this bike and if they'll be coming to the UK?

Hi Richy,

These models are a bit of a test for Haibike themselves, to put their toe into the water into the road bike market to see if ebikes fit in there.

We are not bringing in the UK at current nor in the new year. But if the market becomes big enough over here for these style of bikes it may be considered.

As said above they are the 45kmh motor, so may be a little difficult over here regarding current legislations.

I must admit it does look like a lovely, well made ebike..

Regards
Martin

 

[Artstu]

Nice bike, I like that mirror, and here's the UK legal version I take it Haibike

 

[OxygenJames]

Haibike

Anyone know anything about this bike and if they'll be coming to the UK?

I want one.

 

[Artstu]

ooh a proper racing bike Haibike

 

[Kudoscycles]

The Haibike is available as Race and Superrace.Race is a drop handlebar,Superrace is a straight handlebar.
The spec is basically...
28" wheels
Alugabel forks
Bosch 350 watt centre motor,400Wh battery
Shimano Ultigra 11 speed gears
Shimano XT or Magura MT 4 brakes
Weight 18.0 kg.
now the best bit,EEC price....euros 5999.00
Haibike and KTM has put in writing to me that they will not be importing the S class bikes into the UK,because of their illegality.
Having said the above I tried a 250 watt and 500 watt hub motored bike,with swiss drive and I must say I was surprised how little performance difference there was up the Eurobike hill.
Hope that helps
KudosDave

 

[EddiePJ]

I want one.

Damn they are nice, especially the XDURO Superrace 28. I'll have to see what my German relatives can up with price wise. One of them is coming over in a van at Easter time, and I'm sure that sticking a bike in the back shouldn't prove too difficult.

Not sure how can it be considered dabbling their toes in the water if you can't even 'officially' buy one over here, and certainly seems a shame that only the Urban will be available over here.

 

[Martin@e-bikeshop]

Hi Eddie,

Have you considered the Moustache Dimanche 28 - http://www.e-bikeshop.co.uk/Electric-Bikes-UK-Dealer/moustache-dimanche-28-titanium-2014

350w S motor, road set-up. I will be stocking here in the UK.

Regards
Martin

 

[103Alex1]

I'm sure you can easily get the models which aren't sold here sent by European suppliers ?

e.g. Haibike Xduro Superrace 28 400Wh 10-G Sram X0 50cm 2014 - BikeStore.cc Österreichs führender Fahrrad Onlineshop

 

[Martin@e-bikeshop]

I'm sure you can easily get the models which aren't sold here sent by European suppliers ?

e.g. Haibike Xduro Superrace 28 400Wh 10-G Sram X0 50cm 2014 - BikeStore.cc Österreichs führender Fahrrad Onlineshop

Yes you can with no UK support / warranty. Might be a big point on a high ticket item.
Also the fact with the Haibikes in particular is that quite a few models are no completely sold out for the year. Be it UK or German sellers.

Regards
Martin

 

[Cakey]

Tend to disagree about any warranty issues.
I have bought 2 bikes from Germany , only issue has been when I had to send it back to be updated.
Not a great deal can go wrong . Cost me £90 through schenker to ship . They sent it back foc .
Total time 7 days.
Also the support has been better than uk distributors on my other bikes . Not to mention any names but one slippery supplier was like a cat being sick , "they move backwards"

 

[EddiePJ]

Also the support has been better than uk distributors on my other bikes . Not to mention any names but one slippery supplier was like a cat being sick , "they move backwards"

That sounds like BH Bikes UK. From my experience and at least one other person here, the warranty isn't worth the paper that it's written on.

 

[EddiePJ]

Hi Eddie,

Have you considered the Moustache Dimanche 28 - Moustache Dimanche 28 Titanium 2014

350w S motor, road set-up. I will be stocking here in the UK.

Regards
Martin

Thanks for that Martin, but I'll pass on that one as I hated the look of the frame. It looks as though it's been front/rear ended and pushed up into a heap.

 

[EddiePJ]

I'm sure you can easily get the models which aren't sold here sent by European suppliers ?

e.g. Haibike Xduro Superrace 28 400Wh 10-G Sram X0 50cm 2014 - BikeStore.cc Österreichs führender Fahrrad Onlineshop

It also appears that the 400wh battery puts out 11ah compared to the 300wh battery which only puts out 8.2ah. According to the Bosch website, if I am reading it correctly, this gives an extra 30% in both energy and range.
I must admit that be it road bike or off road bike, the higher spec motor/battery, along with the massive price savings, buying in Germany is beginning to look even more appealing. Swap the pound symbol for the Euro symbol, and that is the price before even negotiating a deal.
Searching around over the last few evenings has also brought up some very favourable deals on various models, and having German relatives that frequently pop across here to the UK, could also make the buying process much easier.

As for warranty issues. I don't see this as a problem. With no dealers directly on my doorstep, taking into account fuel costs and lost income, it would be less hassle and cheaper just to ship any bike back to Germany for repair.

 

[Hugh]

I've now had 2 Haibikes direct from Germany. They've arrived in perfect nick and with minimal assembly required, they work, and given Haibike and Bosch quality, I really don't expect any warranty issues.

With apologies to Martin, who is a good guy and I'd have bought from him if he could have come near German prices.

 

[EddiePJ]

If you don't mind me asking, where did you buy from in Germany?

 

[Hugh]

I used German eBay, searched for Haibike xduro, and bought from Fahrrad Becker both times. They were doing end of year sales, and I sent what I thought was a relatively derisory offer, which was accepted I probably saved 15-20% on the buy-it-now prices, which were themselves well below list.

 

[EddiePJ]

Thanks Hugh, there is some very interesting bikes listed by Fahrrad Becker.

http://stores.ebay.de/Fahrrad-Becker-Lemgo/E-Bike-Pedelec-/_i.html?_fsub=9&_sid=126571242&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322

Ebay Germany certainly has a lot of Haibikes to choose from.





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[SRS]

I've now had 2 Haibikes direct from Germany. They've arrived in perfect nick and with minimal assembly required, they work, and given Haibike and Bosch quality, I really don't expect any warranty issues.

With apologies to Martin, who is a good guy and I'd have bought from him if he could have come near German prices.

Hugh, never mind, at least you are doing your bit to help the German retailer. Ours can wait.