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First Look | Haibike XDURO HardSeven Plus

19.08.2015
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At their own brand fair, Haibike presented an e-hardtail that goes by the name of XDURO HardSeven Plus, whose plus-size tyres are intended to grant the bike precision and comfort in one. The HardSeven will hit the market with two different model options, both of which will feature the new Bosch Performance CX motor.

Das Haibike XDURO HardSeven Plus besitzt, wie der Name schon sagt, 3,0" breite Plusreifen für mehr Komfort und Traktion.
The Haibike XDURO HardSeven Plus features – as you can guess from the name – 3.0″ plus-size tyres for increased comfort and traction.
Der neue Shimano XT-Antrieb garantiert saubere Schaltvorgänge und eine große Bandbreite.
The new Shimano XT drivetrain guarantees tidy shifting and a wide gear ratio.

As the name suggests, the all-new XDURO HardSeven Plus rolls on plus-size tyres, which have a width of 2.8″ to 3.0″ to allow for a super low air pressure. This not only increases comfort while riding, but also grants you far more traction – a characteristic that’s particularly welcome for heavy E-bikes when you once might have found yourself slipping out quite often.

Als Antrieb kommt der Bosch Performance CX-Motor mit 250 W und 75 Nm zum Einsatz.
Haibike are relying on the Bosch Performance CX motor with 250 W and 75 Nm.
Haibike setzt bereits seit Jahren auf innenverlegte Züge.
Internally routed cables have long convinced Haibike of their charm.

The fork and the aluminium frame on both versions feature a thru-axle that is intended to increase rigidity, and therefore provide more handing precision and confidence. The rear wheel mount takes the new Boost 148 Standard, offering extra clearance and yet more rigidity.

Um genug Bauraum für den Plus-Hinterreifen zur Verfügung zu haben, setzt Haibike hier auf den neuen 148-mm-Boost-Standard.
Haibike wisely went for the new 148 Boost rear standard to ensure sufficient clearance for the rear wheel.

XDURO HardSeven Plus RC

The HardSeven Plus RC is the more affordable of the two models, and comes kitted out with a SUNTOUR Raidon LO-R-650B Plus fork and a mix of Shimano SLX/Deore parts forming the drivetrain. For braking, the bike relies on the affordable TEKTRO Gemini hydraulic disc brakes, whose 180 mm disc brakes possess decent braking power for the e-bike. The Schwalbe Racing Ralph tyres are mounted onto 40mm-wide RODI Ready 40 rims.

Der Akku verfügt über eine Kapazität von 500 Wh.
The battery has a capacity of 500 Wh.

Spec:

Fork: SUNTOUR Raidon LO-R-650b Plus
Drivtrain: Shimano Deore/SLX-Mix
Brakes: TEKTRO Gemini
Rims: RODI Ready 40
Motor: Bosch Performance CX, 250 W, 60 Nm
Battery: 500 Wh

XDURO HardSeven Plus RX

The top of the range HardSeven Plus RX has RockShox Reba RL forks for front suspension, and the accompanying new Boost 110 standard delivers a high level of rigidity to boot. The drivetrain and shifters hail from Shimano’s latest XT 11x groupset, whose low weight and easy and ergonomical qualities definitely score highly. Just like its cheaper sibling, the HardSeven Plus RX takes Schwalbe Racing Ralph tyres and RODI Ready 40 rims.

Auch an der Gabel kommt der Boost 110-Standard zum Einsatz, der mehr Steifigkeit und ausreichend Bauraum für Plusreifen verspricht.
The front fork employs the new Boost 110 standard, promising increased rigidity and sufficient clearance for the bigger tyres.

Spec:

Fork: RockShox Reba, 100 mm travel
Drivetrain: Shimano XT 1×11-speed
Brakes: Shimano XT
Rims: RODI Ready 40
Motor: Bosch Performance CX, 250 W, 60 Nm
Battery: 500 Wh

Conclusion:

The XDURO HardSeven Plus can be definitely be classified as an interesting hardtail with some unquestionably good features on its spec. We’ve already been convinced by the concept of pedal-assist bikes with plus-size tyres, so Haibike could have nailed this market. If you’re looking for an agile but comfy and reasonably priced E-bike, the XDURO HardSeven Plus might be just the solution. However, we’re waiting to carry out some more exhaustive test riding soon before we pass on our definitive opinion.

For more info head to haibike.de.

Words: Martin Stöckl Pictures: Klaus Kneist

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