Possible Haibike purchase.

Over the last few weeks I've been bouncing ideas, changing my mind, then changing it again, then yesterday decided to be cheeky and send an email to German company for a long shot best price on a 2014 HAIBIKE XDURO FS RS 27.5“ delivered here to the UK. I almost fell on the floor when I saw the saving, (not that the bike is available here anyway), which brought the cost down in line with the lower end/spec UK models. Even the delivery was free. I'd have to wait until early April for it to arrive if I go ahead with it, but I really wasn't expecting the deal that was offered, and it now has me in the shall I shan't I corner! I knew that I shouldn't have asked!!

 

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The 350w motor has been omitted from the Haibike website details.

 

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I think that it'll be perfect for your style of riding. Go for it and make us all jealous.

Will it leave you short of money if you buy it.

I'd say probably not, or you wouldn't have asked for a price in the first place.

Just do it, you know it makes sense.

Dave, why couldn't you have just said that they are rubbish.

 

I'm so tempted, and it would be delivered roughly in time for my Birthday in April.

 

 

Will it leave you short of money if you buy it.

I'd say probably not, or you wouldn't have asked for a price in the first place.

Just do it, you know it makes sense.

 

Yes and no really. It was more a case of me being cheeky to see what response I'd get. It had worked with someone else on here with a different company, so I thought that I'd chance my luck as well.

I bought the BH on impulse when I shouldn't had done, and that proved to be something that changed my life for the better. You wouldn't have believed just how miserably that I was before buying that.

I'm now just so hooked on riding off road, and as it's been well proven by me that the BH isn't designed with my kind of use in mind. I looked at the whole Haibike model range, and just thought that if I'm going to change the bike, then I'd try to get one that I won't out grow spec wise. Work has been very iffy for three years now, and I haven't had a holiday in 5yrs, but things have suddenly picked up, and I'm heading for that horrid sick feeling of what have I just done!!!

Edited January 27, 201412 yr by EddiePJ

Might be worth holding out for the Focus Thron, it has 612Wh battery capacity and the even more torquey 350W Impulse 2.0 motor. We're bringing a very small number of them into the UK this year, not sure how price will compare to Hai Bike though. They're due in before April too.

 

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Thanks Tim, I'll take a look at the spec a little later.

Thanks Tim, I'll take a look at the spec a little later.

Nah: Go for the Haibike - It was made for you

Eddie, do share the price they offered? Deal for two? :- 0

Semi serious question?! Pm if you prefer

I'm interested as well. I have been offered a price, but they couldn't confirm a delivery date. Has the place you are talking to got stock ?

 

Group buy ?

This is sounding promising.

 

The bike or my size 50 wasn't in stock, and delivery was quoted as week 15 (early April) I'll give them a call tomorrow (or rather ask my German Mum-in-law to) to see what if any deals are available for a group buy.

Semi serious question?! Pm if you prefer

 

And have you woop my ass again!!!!

 

It will be like an R6 cup for e-bikes.

Ha ha, are there loads of byways near you Eddie? Might have to get the Ktm down your way if so! Assuming you'll put the kettle on!

Anyhow stop mincing about tell us the price ; ) TAGL

Also could be a good excuse for a road trip to pick them up from Germany! Beer stein bitte?

I'll open the bidding.

 

I have been offered one at 4600 Euros delivered.

 

£3794 at current rates, or an Xduro FS Pro 27.5" for 4100 Euros ( £3382 ) delivered.

 

They are allowing 200 Euros for delivery, so adjust accordingly.

Edited January 27, 201412 yr by GBCS

I also had a quote for 4600euro delivered, but an email from a German relative indicated that the price via another dealer close to him came out pretty much at the price that you have quoted for the pro. Compared with UK prices, that seems to me to be exceptionally good when compared to UK prices and spec.

I've asked him to also find out the price for wear and tear parts such as sprockets etc. Not knowing what type that it uses, I don't want to buy a bike that has a sprocket cost such as fitted to the AMT of £250.00 I'd sooner not buy the bike if those kind of costs have to be factored in.

I'll keep you both updated via PM when I know more about any furthers deals etc that may be on offer.

 

I must admit though that I didn't sleep well last night going over this possible purchase.

Good call about the wear and tear parts. Didn't even think about them. Also would be interested to know about potential warranty claim issues and how they would be handled ?

So the price for rx pro would be around £3.3k Eddie according to your German relative ?

I'd be up for a group buy. I'm looking for another e-bike now but is haibike the way to go from a value perspective?

The model to go for is tricky, but the only way it will work is if several people want the same one.

The XDURO FS RS 27.5“ looks like a good starting point, as several people have expressed an interest.

If Eddie can secure the price he has indicated, I'm in. I may also be able to arrange a collection to bring them back to Hull for nowt if the shop isn't too far from Dusseldorf / Cologne, or between there and here via Rotterdam.

Just been offered 4199 Euros each, based on 5 bikes collected.

£3465 !.

Is anyone coming close to jumping in ?

I would go for the Haibike if I was you. Do not sell them but I think you will find it best suits your needs. Good luck

Just been offered 4199 Euros each, based on 5 bikes collected.

£3465 !.

Is anyone coming close to jumping in ?

 

That's some good footwork that you have carried out.

 

For my point of view the only downside that I could see would be the 250mile transport from Hull to me. As said previously I have German relatives and friends that visit fairly frequently, so for them to put one bike in the back of the car and bring it with them isn't a hassle.

You did get me thinking though, as I'm sure that I spotted an Italian company offering good deals, but can't find it again now. The reason that I mention that is that I have sold a couple of TZ250 race bikes in the past to an Italian collector who also happens to own a haulage company that transports fine wines to Maidstone on a regular basis. He always said that if I wanted anything brought across to let him know. The thing that bothers me about buying from Italy even if it was cheaper, is that in the past I have found Italians pretty tricky to deal with when things don't go their way. As I'm writing this, I think I'll forget that one.

 

I still haven't heard any back yet from my German relatives, but I did hear back about the spares costs which at least was positive info with no nasty shock.

 

Drive sprocket 29.00 euro.

Rear Cassette 69.00euro.

chain 69.00euro.

That's some good footwork that you have carried out.

 

For my point of view the only downside that I could see would be the 250mile transport from Hull to me. As said previously I have German relatives and friends that visit fairly frequently, so for them to put one bike in the back of the car and bring it with them isn't a hassle.

You did get me thinking though, as I'm sure that I spotted an Italian company offering good deals, but can't find it again now. The reason that I mention that is that I have sold a couple of TZ250 race bikes in the past to an Italian collector who also happens to own a haulage company that transports fine wines to Maidstone on a regular basis. He always said that if I wanted anything brought across to let him know. The thing that bothers me about buying from Italy even if it was cheaper, is that in the past I have found Italians pretty tricky to deal with when things don't go their way. As I'm writing this, I think I'll forget that one.

 

I still haven't heard any back yet from my German relatives, but I did hear back about the spares costs which at least was positive info with no nasty shock.

 

Drive sprocket 29.00 euro.

Rear Cassette 69.00euro.

chain 69.00euro.

 

Eddie, we deliver to Ipswitch every week, so you could get away with a sub 100 mile collection, or I reckon £20 by courier.

The deal got better the more you go for up to 5, so the group buy would definitely work, although I appreciate it's a big chunk of money to lay out.

If you haven't already, definitely try one first. A lot of cash to be underwhelmed.

 

I tried a full sus Haibike and really liked it, although it ran out of legs quickly. I then tried a Neo Xtreme and found it more comfortable and it seemed faster, so I bought it immediately.

 

As we all know, but sometimes need reminding, x2 or x3 more expensive doesn't necessarily mean x2 or x3 'better'.

 

Haibikes certainly do look and feel like you can throw them down muddy hills without falling apart straight away though, which I can't really say the BH does. Durability may be their strong point, only time will tell.