No brand has caused as much of a sensation in recent months as Haibike with its new FLYON models. One of them is the Haibike XDURO AllMtn 8.0, and we have the exclusive first ride review. Our first test rides have shown: this bike is brutal.
For more information on the group test head to: The best eMTB you can buy
For 2019, the Haibike XDURO AllMtn 8.0 has nothing in common with its predecessor. With their new FLYON product range, the eMTB pioneers from Germany have turned the industry on its head once again.
The Haibike climbs at the speed of light – Captain Kirk would be jealous!
The focus is on the powerful motor, which is based on a TQ HPR 120S with software developed by Haibike. It offers a torque output of over 120 Nm, enough to leave the entire competition in its wake! But it’s not just the motor that has caused a stir – setting new standards is the updated interface with its colour display, integrated lighting (standard only on the top-end 10.0 model) and the ability to quickly charge the bike to 80% capacity in 60 minutes. The bike also features a new, 18-times more accurate speed sensor as well as the proven E-Connect system, with which you can locate the bike if it gets stolen or make an automatic emergency call. The battery has a capacity of 630 Wh and is integrated into the oversized down tube. The build spec of the € 6,999 bike has been thoughtfully chosen and beyond reproach.
Haibike XDURO AllMtn 8.0 in Detail
Fork FOX 36 Performance Elite 150 mm
Rear shock FOX Float DPX2 Performance Elite 150 mm
Motor/Battery Flyon HPR120S/ Flyon The Battery 630 Wh
Drivetrain Shimano XT 11-speed
Brakes Shimano XT 4-Kolben 200/200 mm
Seat post XLC AllMtn
Stem Haibike Components The Stem 2
Handlebar Haibike Components The Bar 780 mm
Wheels Haibike TheHub ++/Rodi Tryp 30
Tires Maxxis Minion DHF 29×2.5″ / DHRII 27.5×2.8″
Geometry of the Haibike XDURO AllMtn 8.0
Size | S | M | L | XL |
---|---|---|---|---|
Seat tube | 410 mm | 440 mm | 470 mm | 500 mm |
Top tube | 570 mm | 600 mm | 630 mm | 660 mm |
Head tube | 110 mm | 110 mm | 130 mm | 130 mm |
Head angle | 65.5° | 65.5° | 65.5° | 65.5° |
Seat angle | 75.1° | 75.1° | 75.1° | 75.1° |
Chainstay | 470 mm | 470 mm | 470 mm | 470 mm |
BB Height | 25 mm | 25 mm | 25 mm | 25 mm |
Wheelbase | 1,200 mm | 1,230 mm | 1,263 mm | 1,293 mm |
Reach | 407 mm | 437 mm | 461 mm | 491 mm |
Stack | 614 mm | 614 mm | 632 mm | 632 mm |
Haibike XDURO AllMtn 8.0 in Review
Anyone who believes that classic eMTBs feel unstoppable on the climb will experience a rush like never before with the new Haibike XDURO AllMtn FLYON. The motor is a beast in the top two support modes. The middle of the 5 available modes is similar to the Turbo Mode on the Bosch Performance CX. You’ll reach the 25 km/h threshold correspondingly fast, at which point the assistance gently fades out and you can carry on with almost no pedalling resistance from the motor. When stepping on the pedals, the chain stiffens up the rear end and the bike launches forward. It feels very efficient and you’ll hardly notice its 28 kg heft (incl. lights)– hard to believe, but true!
Even on the descents, the Haibike XDURO AllMtn 8.0 feels much more agile than one would expect when perusing the specs. As the rider, you feel nicely integrated between the wheels with a balanced weight distribution and very supportive suspension. As a result, the bike is easy to control through corners. Direction changes are quick and precise. However, its weight doesn’t exactly invite you to play with the terrain, and jumping requires a lot of input. Due to the low-hanging motor and down tube, the ground clearance is limited when going over ledges. We anticipate the fibre-reinforced skid plate having to withstand a lot of abuse!
Riding Characteristics
4Agility
- sluggish
- playful
Stability
- nervous
- stable
Handling
- demanding
- balanced
Riding fun
- boring
- lively
Motor feeling
- digital
- natural
Motor power
- weak
- strong
Value for money
- poor
- top
Conclusion
The Haibike AllMtn 8.0 from the FLYON product range ushers in a new era of eMTBing. The extremely powerful motor lends itself to a unique riding experience. With it, you can fly up mountains at speeds previously unimagined. At the same time, downhill handling has been improved, making it the best Haibike we’ve ever ridden.
Tops
- unique riding experience going uphill
- motor offers incredible thrust
- excellent and innovative integration
- lots of smart details
- composed handling downhill
Flops
- hefty weight
- low ground clearance
- quick battery depletion in the higher support levels
For more information head to: haibike.com
For more information on the group test head to: The best eMTB you can buy
All Bikes in Test
Canyon Spectral:ON 9.0 | Focus JAM² 9.8 DRIFTER | GHOST HYBRIDE SL AMR X S 7.7+ LC | Giant Trance E+ 0 Pro | Haibike XDURO AllMtn 8.0 FLYON | Husqvarna HC 9.0 | Intense Tazer | Lapierre eZesty AM LTD Ultimate | MERIDA eONE-SIXTY 900E | Mondraker Level RR | Scott Genius eRIDE 900 TUNED | Specialized S-Works Turbo Levo FSR | Thömus Lightrider E1 | Trek Powerfly LT 9.9
This article is from E-MOUNTAINBIKE issue #016
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"The mountain hut is the destination, not the trails" – rides mainly on gravel paths and flowy singletrack, comfort plays a crucial role.↩
The focus is on riding fun. Riding skills: from beginner to experienced – the range extends from flowy singletracks to demanding technical trails.↩
A rider with very good bike control – rides on demanding and challenging technical trails, uphill as well as downhill.↩
The rating used for riding characteristics refers to the bikes in the group test and the current state of development of eMTBs. The best bikes managed to blend supposedly opposite riding characteristics, feeling both lively and stable at the same time. The handling describes the balance of the bike on downhill sections. The information regarding motor-power refers to the ride-feeling in the overall context of the bike and not exclusively to the motor – that’s why the same motor can present different values.↩
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Words: Photos: Trev Worsey