Haibike XDURO ALLMTN 2.0 Review

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Pros:

• The 2.0 is the starting point for both the AllMtn lineup as well as the Xduro lineup, but this bike is extremely well equipped, I would hesitate to call it an entry level for the lineup, whereas it says 2.0, this easily matches the 6.0 components of other Haibike categories
• Carries an MSRP of $4,699 and is part of the Accell group, this means dealer network support and warranties on all the products and components they sell
• The 2.0 here has full suspension in the front and rear, both make use of black anodized coating, both are air suspensions, both have compression adjust and rebound, the front has 160mm of travel while the rear gets 150mm of travel, this is such a good setup and really makes it an All Mountain kind of bike, both downhill and uphill have a good amount of shock and suspension
• Uses the PWX motor from Yamaha, this is a mid-drive with 80nm of torque and 120rpm pedal support and is one of the more reliable motors out there
• Comes in 5 different frame sizes, so Haibike has sizing options covered pretty well, you can find the best fit for you and try them out at the dealers which I love
• The bike is pretty lightweight at just 51.2lbs (on the medium size we tested) and that weight includes the battery, motor, and everything on the bike ready to ride, it comes in one color, this black with red accents, although it is the only option, I still find it a pretty handsome bike and I think that many people will enjoy the look of it, Haibike has always done great at making a bike handsome
• Adding to the capable feel of the all suspension travel, you also get a dropper seat post that carries 100mm of travel, a great addition for trail riding or even swapping bikes if someone else wants to ride it and you need quick adjustment on the fly
• Capable set of Maxxis Minion tires, these are 27.5” x 2.8” and not only have nice knobby grip tread, but also feature puncture protection, great for riding longer and having some piece of mind against obstacles trying to pop your tire out on the trails, the puncture protection also comes in handy since ebike tires receive more stress in general due to the weight, higher speeds, and torque going the wheels, so it works great here
• I love the flat locking rubber grips here, they may not be super ergonomic, but they will stay put as you ride aggressively and not twist forward, they add to the forward riding position
• There is a nice and thick rubberized slap guard along the chain stay, this keeps the frame looking great and prevents the chain from bouncing around and scratching the paint, something I see on bikes often, so it is nice that they added it here
• Mechanically, the bike features a Shimano Deore derailleur with a Shadow + clutch for easy maintenance, also has a double chain ring in the front with 44 and 32 teeth, this combined with the 11-32 tooth cassette makes for 20 speeds total on the bike, really great for hill climbing
• The Yamaha system is smooth and efficient, this is a Class 1 ebike, so no throttle, but it does give you electronic torque based pedal assist up to 20mph and feels great doing so
• A big win here are the Shimano set of hydraulic disc brakes, the front has a ultra large 203mm disc brake rotor while the rear get 180mm rotor, having the larger disc up front makes a lot of sense since the front wheel gets the brunt force of all stopping power
• The battery is external and tips out from the side, this makes mounting and un-mounting the battery easy since you won’t bang the top tube when removing it, the battery is 36v 13.6ah and has an LED charge level indicator as well
• Uses the new Yamaha Side Switch display, this is minimalist, backlit, and gives you all the basic information you might want, I love that it has a Micro USB charging port on the back, this is comparable to the Bosch Intuvia display, but even Bosch didn’t manage to add any charging on theirs, so this is a good one-up for Yamaha

Cons:

• The external battery setup works great, and you can even swap out packs with other Yamaha powered Haibikes, but it is looking a little long in the tooth, as of late 2019, many ebikes are going with a frame integrated battery so that the bikes doesn’t scream it is electric, so it does miss a style point, but at least it is lighter weight than many frame integrated sets like the Bosch PowerTube
• The portable battery charger is a big larger and heavier than others, the cords don’t pop out of the charging brick and it weighs 2.1lbs, so be aware that some could find it a bit more awkward carting around
• Charging the battery on or off the bike is a great feature, however, when charging on the bike, you have to remember the charging port is near the crank arm, this means that if you had it plugged in and parked in the garage, moving the bike or rotating that crank arm could come down on the charging cord, causing it to snag
• I love the PWX motor and the offered 120rpm pedal support, but it does lack shift detection, something the Bosch competitor has, this is typically easier on the mechanical drivetrain, and I hope they get a chance with future motors to add something like this
• This is a little gripe that I have about many mid-drive ebike systems: when you pedal backwards, the chainrings do not cycle… the crank arms just spin, which could make servicing the drivetrain more difficult if you don’t have access to a bike stand
• There are no battery integrated lights here, not a big deal on some mountain bikes, but it is a neat feature on ebikes that you are seeing more and more of each day, great for safety and visibility and when they are wired into the battery already, you don’t have to worry about them dying out on you
• The new Side Switch display gives you what you want, but it is on the basic side, now-a-days, you see displays in color, or maybe even those with a battery percentage readout vs a less accurate infographic, these are things the 2.0 misses out on, but it could be good if you are a minimalist rider

Resources:

• Official Site: https://www.haibikeusa.com/