Since 2010 Haibike have been creating a unique success story with the Haibike Xduro. Only three years after their first model they have established and successfully a totally new ePerformance range for everyday sports use with the incredible Xduro line. This is hardly a suprise given that Haibike’s Xduro’s combine the physical sportiness of a mountain bike with the dynamism of an off road bike.
A completely new riding feel with unimaginable driving pleasure! However, Haibike do not only want to be seen as pioneers, but also want to remain the best. Their product managers, engineers, technicians and designers are working towards this every day. We cannot believe how awesome these bikes are and today Haibike have a fleet of 28 different Xduro’s that cover every demand and terrain.
Haibike Alloy Frame
Haibike have taken the introduction of a new Bosch motor as impetus to develop a new framework platform for its second generation Xduro bikes that were released in 2014. Aluminium has proven itself to be a material of choice also for its 2015 models as it has been really successful. The tubes of the aluminium frames are produced through the so-called hydro forming process. This is where a rough outline shape of a sealed tube from both ends is inserted into a tool formed of two compartments, in which the negative form of the final end piece is milled. At one of the tube ends an opening is made by applying high amounts of pressure to the area. The tube then expands until it takes on the form of the initial mould.
The Integrated Bosch Performance Motor
The Xduro line uses the Bosch line of batteries for its motor system, Haibike have an S generation of bikes also that use a Yamaha battery. After inventors of the pivoted motor concept we have stayed faithful to our prized innovation and have integrated the motor into the framework. In the new Xduro generation the motor will be completely encased in the framework for the first time, it is protected fromabove through a special interface, and the motor will be protected from below from scuffs and damages by a removable skid plate. For even more stability both parts are screwed together and are made out of shockproof material.
Gravity-Casting Motor-Interface
The interface is undoubtedly the centre of any middle engine framework. Due to this Haibike engineers, in conjunction with their framework partners put a lot of time and effort into developing a new interface. As with its first generation of bikes, they have reverted back to a casting method taken from motorbike construction, this is the Gravity Casting Process. This process, negative forms are made from pressed sand and stored as large forms that once covered with an aluminium/zinc alloy are swivelled into three precisely calculated axes. Gravity then ensures that the thickness of each cast part is the same. After having cooled down, all components are checked individually for any imperfections or mistakes with the help of x-rays. This method of procduction ensures that these components are not only light, but are extremely stable.
The Energy Supplier : The Battery Pack
Thanks to the high energy effiency of the Bosch system, the 400 Wh capacity of the battery can manage ranges of up to 175km (according to Bosch, based on using Motor Cruise under ideal conditions). The main advantage of this is that the new battery weighs 2.5kg less than previous models. This lowers the total weight of the eBike and is obviously of huge advantage when it comes to bike handling. The BatteryPack is safely stored away on the lower tube, is lockable, and can, both in the ebike as well as when taken out be fully charged in only 3.5 hours thanks to the accompanying quick charging pack.
Intuvia-Display
The removable display is as much a bike computer as it is a Bosch system service centre. On the remote control on the left handle the rider can choose from display functions and riding settings safely and comfortably without having to take their hand off the handlebar. An overview of the functions on the display
Haibike Sprocket Equalising System
The Bosch centre motor offers instead of the usual large chain ring, a very small sprocket that whirls 2.5 times faster than the crank revolution. This has several big advantages where ground clearance, weight and motor perform are concerned and the opportunities that come out of this for chassis developers are enormous. The small sprocket is not compatible with a standard frame chassis as the chain line produces too much pedal kick back on otherwise normal pivot points. Instead of positioning the pivot points deeper which would would make the bike longer and more unmanageable, Haibike developers have found that the Haibike sprocket equalising system, an easy yet effective way to have a responsive and agile chassis on an eBike.
This whole concept is by far the best on the market and working closely with Bosch and Yamaha, Haibike’s design links a pulley wheel at the pivot point which has been placed higher up. Together with the considered position of the pivots on the four bar rear suspension platform. Haibike have come up with a finely tuned chassis, that in spite of the small size of the sprocket doesn’t have any obvious effects on the chain. This perfect combination plus a good efficient chassis are vital for an eBike.
We are very pleased to be a Haibike dealer and will have Demo bikes and Hire bikes available from January 2015 so give us a call or an email to blazingbikes@gmail.com
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