I test rode a Trekking 56cm and yes Haibikes are huge at least compared to the Trek bikes. I think I could get away with the 52cm but will probably order a 48cm. I'm a bit worried about ordering a too small bike. My last bike was a 49cm Lemond Tourmalet and even though I bough it at a bike shop and was supposedly sized for me it always felt too small.
Thanks,
Hugh
If you need me to make any real world measurements, just let me know (I have an Sduro Trekking 52 as stated before).
I tried both the 52 and 56. There is very little difference between these 2 sizes:
- Top tube is 15mm shorter on the size S frame than the M (600mm versus 615mm).
- The standover height for the S is 790mm versus 810mm for the M.
- The S frame is 520 mm (~20”) versus the M which is 560mm (~22 inches). As you can straddle the bike with both sizes, it makes no difference.
- The wheelbase is longer on the M, which might help with pannier problems if you have big feet or wear boots often.
- The head tube is exactly the same length on all frame sizes.
It should be noted that the standover height is more of an educated guess than a fixed number. The top tube is diagonal and measures ~73cms at its lowest point (for the S frame). If you're on the skinny side the effective standover height will be about 79cms, but if you're on the heavier side the number will probably be bigger.
Based on what you've told us, I think your choice to go with the XS (48 in
high step) is the correct one. Just forget about the silly XS tag. Haibike would be well inspired to leave out the XS, S, M, & L frame size tags. As you've correctly pointed out, these denominations just confuse people.
Enjoy your e-bike and let us know how it goes.
