First Look | Haibike XDURO DWNHLL Pro and NDURO 2016
Surely the words on the lips of the designers at Haibike were ‘more travel, more fun’ as they set about introducing a brand new addition to the third generation of the XDURO collection. Enter, the XDURO DWNHLL Pro, an out-and-out E-downhill bike and a new and updated version of the well-known XDURO NDURO. Here’s the low-down on the new additions.
The Haibike XDURO Dwnhll Pro
The brand new XDURO Dwnhll Pro marks a new standard! Not just Haibike’s first E-downhill bike, the Dwnhll Pro has 200mm of lush front and back travel. Said suspension comes courtesy of the high quality and proven parts from FOX, which can be finely tuned to perfectly suit the rider’s weight. And the rest of the spec list is equally as eyebrow-raising and rigorous head-nodding: powerful Shimano Saint brakes take care of pulling on the reins, there’s the first-rate Saint drivetrain, and stable Mavic Crossmax wheels round off the very position impression. In Haibike style, the XDURO Dwnhll Pro’s frame slots in nicely with the rest of the collection, and features the same innovative details that the rest of the new XDURO3 collection boast, such as the integrated battery, powerful new Bosch CX motor with increased torque, and the pulley that minimizes drivetrain influences. Moreover, the bike’s already pretty slack 63.5° can be adjusted with headset cups.
The spec of the XDURO DWNHLL Pro
- Fork: FOX 40 FLOAT Factory
- Shock: FOX Float X2 Factory
- Drivetrain: Shimano Saint 10-speed
- Brakes: Shimano Saint M-820
- Motor: Bosch Performance CX, 250 Watt, 75 Newtonmeter
- Seatpost: KindShock LEV-DX Remote
- Price: 7.999 €
The Haibike XDURO Nduro
Much more than a revised spec, the Haibike XDURO Nduro has had an extensive overhaul for the coming season, with the most significant evolutions now seeing it take 27.5” wheels, house a new drivetrain and welcome the significantly more integrated battery into the downtube. The wheel size increase from 26” to 27.5” then demanded consequent geometry adjustment. Initially available in two build specs, Haibike are launching the XDURO Nduro as the entry-level-priced RX version, which will cost significantly less than this season. Exact information on the price and geometry hasn’t yet been made available unfortunately. But we can assure you that the generous 180mm travel promises just as much trail fun next year!
Haibike’s own SkidPlate is set to protect the bottom of the motor for the coming season, and should therefore allow for carefree descending without the worry of debris damaging the motor. The pulley on the main pivot point of the drivetrain should eliminate any pedal influence between the rear and the motor.
Here’s an overview of the XDURO Nduro’s spec:
Haibike XDURO Nduro RX
- Fork: FOX 36 FLOAT Performance, 180 mm Travel
- Shock: FOX FLOAT X2 Performance
- Drivetrain: Shimano XT M-8000 11-speed
- Brakes: MAGURA MT5
- Motor: Bosch Performance CX, 250 Watt, 75 Newtonmeter
- Seatpost: XLC, adjustable
- Price: 4.999 €
Haibike XDURO Nduro PRO
- Fork: FOX 36 FLOAT Factory, 180 mm Travel
- Shock: FOX FLOAT X2 Factory
- Drivetrain: SRAM X01 11-speed
- Brakes: MAGURA MT7
- Motor: Bosch Performance CX, 250 Watt, 75 Newtonmeter
- Seatpost: KindShock LEV-DX Remote
- Price: 6.999 €
With the new Xduro3 collection, Haibike have expanded their contributions in the world of E-MTBs and tapped into unknown territory for both themselves and their customers. We’re going to have to wait until the first real riding test until we can assess how an E-downhill bike will fare on both ascents and descents, but our initial thoughts are remarkably positive, and the impression – both on paper and in static real life – is more than encouraging.
Unfortunately we don’t have any precise data when it comes to the geometry of the new bikes.
For more information visit haibike.de.
Words: Christoph Bayer Pictures: Klaus Kneist
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