With one of the most unique frame designs for an electric road bike that I’ve ever seen the Xduro Superrace seduces at first glance then shocks when you see the price tag… That is, unless you’re accustomed to the higher prices of normal road bikes that often sell for $10K+ (depending on components and frame materials). Haibike is known for delivering high-end ebikes and the Superrace 28″ is no different. Its sturdy aluminum frame is built to handle the added stresses of Bosch’s newest centerdrive system, putting out 350 watts of power right at the bottom bracket. It lets you climb harder and accelerate faster than almost any other ebike system around!
The centerdrive system on the Superrace contains a 350 watt geared motor in addition to a torque sensor and cadence sensor. Providing even more feedback to the system is a wheel speed sensor mounted on the port side chain stay that gets feedback from a small spoke mounted magnet. All of these signals are computed on the fly to determine whether the motor should activate (and with how much power) or shut off. It does such a great job that it can even tell the motor to ease up when you shift gears and this saves a lot of mashing and wear on the cassette. What’s really great about the Superrace is that it comes with an 11 speed cassette in the rear so you’ve got a wide range of gears to choose from in order to maintain a comfortable cadence. There aren’t any rings up front because that’s where the motor sprocket connects and additional rings would likely stick out or become difficult to shift with.
Ultimately, since you get to choose which gear the motor is working with (by shifting as you ride) it can operate more efficiently – using less energy. The official Haibike specs say this thing gets between 25 and 35 miles per charge but I think that’s very conservative given the light weight and pedal-assist only system. The motor won’t activate unless you’re pedaling but when it does, the thing really gets you going! Aside from efficiency and speed, the drive system on this bike makes servicing the rear wheel much easier than a comparable hub drive. Changing a flat is no problem, it’s as easy as with traditional road bicycles.
The battery pack in use here is a removable design that mounts directly to the downtube. You can charge it on or off the bike (and that makes the bike easier to lift or mount on racks) but it does take up the spot where a water bottle cage might otherwise live. There are lots of options for aftermarket bottle cages, including those that mount behind the seat or those that fit near the stem, you just have to get creative. Delivering 36 volts of power and 11 amp hours of capacity the battery pack is plenty powerful and quite large for its size thanks to the energy dense 18650 Lithium cells contained inside. They should last for 1,000+ charge cycles if cared for and the pack comes with a two year warranty. If you do need a replacement (or decide to get a second pack) Currie Technologies offers one for ~$600.
The control interface on the Haibike Xduro Superrace is the same as all other Bosch systems for this generation. It shows speed, distance traveled, battery capacity remaining, timer and range estimation for each assist level. It’s really neat to see (on the fly) just how far the bike thinks you can go because it empowers you to plan accordingly and pop the battery off for a quick charge at the office or a friends house. I love that in addition to the backlit LCD screen, there’s also an external control pad mounted right next to the left grip. This makes changing modes in pedal assist and interacting with the display easy and intuitive. With a bit of practice you can change assist levels without even looking down. To activate the lights however, you’ll have to press a button on the main console (in the middle).
There’s a lot to say about this bike and you get an amazing ride if you’re willing to pay for it. The hydraulic disc brakes are large, smooth and powerful. The front and rear LED lights are bright and beautifully designed (following the curves and colors of the frame). The drive system is responsive and relatively quiet (though a bit louder than a direct drive hub motor would be). It’s light, extremely well balanced with weight low and centered on the frame and it feels like a road bike should. The tires are fast, the deep dish carbon rims are aerodynamic, the body position is aggressive and the cranks and pedals are stiff. There’s a version of this bike in Europe that has drop style handlebars but unfortunately not in the US at this time (and they would be very hard to add). Still, there’s really nothing I would change about this bike and with five frame sizes to choose from, it will fit right and feel amazing at high speed on the tarmac. Because it’s a speed-pedalec design, the bike can hit 28 miles per hour assisted which is perfect for this application. For a more in depth look at the LCD display panel from Bosch called the Intuvia, you can watch this short video overview I created along with the official manual.
An entry-point all-mountain model from Haibike, features full suspension with 160mm of travel in the front, 150mm in the rear, available in four frame sizes for improved fit and utilizing Maxxis Minion DHR II plus sized tires that are known for durability. Utilizing the top of the line Yamaha PW-X motor, this is a mid-drive with 80nm…...
A top of the line 27.5” electric mountain bike that is Bosch powered with front and rear suspension, a frame integrated PowerTube battery, and great tires that can tackle almost any terrain. The SRAM Eagle drive train has a massive range (11-50) and offers a 500% gear…...
An enduro mountain bike that is Bosch powered with front and rear suspension, a frame integrated PowerTube 500 battery, and great tires and rims that can tackle almost any terrain. The SRAM NX 11 speed system has 11-42 teeth and is a complimented setup with…...
A fully loaded and feature rich trekking bike with rack, fenders, suspension fork, integrated lights, powered by a 28mph speed pedelec Bosch mid-drive and optional dual battery setup. Available in 6 sizes with upright seating and grips, 80mm suspension fork with plenty of…...
An all mountain bike that is Bosch powered with front and rear suspension, a frame integrated PowerTube battery, and great tires and rims that can tackle almost any terrain. The SRAM Eagle drive train has a massive range (11-50) and offers a 500% gear…...
A full suspension all-mountain electric bike with 150 mm Fox air suspension, sturdy thru-axles, powerful Magura MT5 hydraulic disc brakes, and tubeless-ready plus sized tires from Schwalbe. Available in four frame sizes, iconic angular hydroformed tubing and sporty paint job, three trim…...
One of the most affordable Haibike models... but it offers quality fenders, rear rack, integrated LED lights, hydraulic disc brakes, and a 10-speed Shimano drivetrain with one-way clutch. The headlight has side windows to improve your visibility and I love the reflective stripes…...
A sporty, sturdily built, urban electric bike that's capable of 28 mph top speeds (Class 3) to cut down on commute times, thru-axles, large hydraulic disc brakes, stiff frame. Available in three sizes to improve fit and comfort as well as two color schemes,…...
A compact semi-portable electric bike with unique folding options on the stem and pedals, the frame itself stays rigid and provides a sturdier ride as a result, reinforced rims also provide strength. The Yamaha PWseries mid-motor provides excellent torque for starting and climbing, up to 70 Nm,…...
The highest specced all mountain electric model from Haibike, longer 150 mm travel on front and rear air suspension by Magura and Fox paired with a steeper fork angle and plus sized tires let you handle most terrain. Premium Magura hydraulic disc brakes 203/180 size with adjustable lightweight carbon levers and quad piston…...
A high performance, purpose built electric mountain bike for kids or petite adults... but mostly kids! Limited top speed of 15 mph for safety, full 9-speed Shimano drivetrain. Capable 160 mm hydraulic disc brakes with adjustable-reach levers for smaller hands, only available in…...
One of the most affordable Haibikes in the line, available in four frame sizes, relatively lightweight, large 29er tires provide float and momentum at speed for cross country riding. Very capable mid-drive system (the same motor and battery as some higher-priced Haibike models), zero…...
A sporty, 28 mph, commuter-ready, electric bicycle made in six frame sizes across two styles, a stiffer high-step and easy approach step-thru. Reinforced fenders stay quiet, oversized rack with spring latch and Racktime connector, integrated LED lights…...
A high-performance electric mountain bike available in four frame sizes, stiff carbon frame for improved power transfer and handling, carbon accents include seat post, saddle, handlebar, wheelset and more. Eleven speed Shimano Deore XTR drivetrain with Di2 electronic shifting for faster, more precise gear…...
A trail worthy, full suspension electric mountain bike with stiff lightweight frame construction, optimized suspension and a tightly integrated mid-drive motor from Yamaha. Upgraded 500 watt hour battery pack delivers 60+ miles on medium assist, powerful hydraulic disc…...
A beautiful and capable all mountain style ebike with premium components from Schwalbe, Shimano, Magura and RockShox, the frame, fork and saddle are paint matched. The drive system is surprisingly powerful, delivering 80 Newton meters of peak torque output, it…...
A high speed road bike with electric assist up to 28 mph (45 km/h), available in five frame sizes for improved fit and a vibration dampening seat post and shock stem for improved comfort. Efficient low-resistance tires with deep-dish aero rims and bladed spokes, keep the tire pressure up…...
One of the only full suspension fat electric bikes I've seen, quality hardware including 20 speed Shimano Deore XT drivetrain, solid 2 year motor and battery warranty with 5 years on the frame. Powered by the Yamaha mid-drive ebike system with 500 watt motor, Zero Cadence pedal assist,…...
A full suspension 29er with mid-drive motor, slim battery and removable display by Yamaha, offers 80 Nm of torque and zero-cadence pedal assist response. The RX trim level is top of the line with light weight hardware from Shimano,…...
An all mountain trail + downhill mid drive powered electric bike with 150 mm air suspension, rigid thru axles (15 mm front 142 x 12 mm rear). Impressive 20 speed drivetrain with quality Shimano Deore XT groupset, capable Shimano M615 hydraulic disc…...
One of the only true downhill ready electric bikes being made in series production, delivers a worldcup ready chassis and pro level components. Shimano Saint drivetrain and brakes (top of the line downhill groupset), with two piece Ice-Tech…...
Custom geometry with shorter reach to accommodate women (who tend to have shorter arms and torso but longer legs), shorter saddle with wider back, adjustable position brake levers for smaller hands. plush 120 mm front and rear Fox air suspension with 15 mm thru-axle front and…...
The most affordable Haibike in the 2016 line, features the Yamaha drive system with a basic fixed LED display console, basic saddle, heavier oil suspension fork and cheaper Kenda tires without liners. Solid nine-speed SRAM X-4 drivetrain, no shift sensing or motor inhibitors, large 180 mm hydraulic…...
The most affordable women's specific electric bike from Haibike, leverages the Yamaha mid-drive, features an upgraded LCD screen with USB charging port. Excellent weight distribution, battery and motor are mounted low and center, the top tube is…...
A high performance full suspension electric mountain bike with quality components from Shimano, RockShox, and Fox. Responsive, durable and intuitive drive systems powered by Bosch, solid two year comprehensive warranty, five…...
A high performance all-mountain electric bike with premium suspension from Fox and hydraulic disc brakes from Shimano. Thru axles on front and rear wheel for improved stiffness and durability, seat post dropper…...
Premium downhill capable electric bike with 180 mm travel on front and rear Fox air suspension, available in four frame sizes for improved fit. Excellent weight distribution, Bosch-made Centerdrive motor and battery kept low and center on the frame,…...
A long-range capable touring our commuting style electric bike that climbs well, has a balanced weight distribution and offers 27 speeds for a steady cadence at most speeds. Excellent accessories including LED lights, full-length fenders and sturdy rear-rack with spring latch...
The entry-level performance downhill electric bike from Haibike with 26" wheels , long travel 180 mm air suspension by Fox with CTD adjust and hydraulic Shimano SLX disc brakes. Excellent frame balance with motor and battery mounted low and center, quick release wheels with…...
An efficient, light weight road style electric bike with a perfectly balanced all-aluminum frame and electric drive system. Convenient quick release wheels, integrated LED lights, quality hydraulic disc brakes and a removable battery…...
The only Bosch powered electric fat bike I've seen with a suspension fork, RockShox air with remote lockout. Burly 15 mm front and 12 mm rear thru axles, extended bottom bracket and spindle…...
An extremely well balanced, light weight, high speed electric road bike - one of the only ebikes with drop bars that I've seen. Efficient centerdrive from Bosch can reach speeds of 28 mph and distance in excess of…...
High performance, well balanced, full suspension electric mountain bike with motor and battery kept low and center. Available in four frame sizes for good fit, larger 27.5" wheels improve traction, momentum and…...
Capable and sturdy eMountain bike with great frame balance, motor and battery (mounted low and center). Available in four frame sizes for good fit, large 29" wheels provide improved traction, momentum…...
Ultra efficient centerdrive motor leverages nine speed cassette and three speed SRAM hub for climbing and distance. Top of the line commuting accessories including dynamo powered LED lights, rear rack with pump,…...
Top of the line all mountain style electric bike with full suspension and middrive motor. Light weight, high end frame and components keep bike under 50 pounds...
joepah
11 years agoNot trying to be cranky or anything, but aren’t the prices of these bikes getting out of hand? Not sure exactly what you’re getting for $8000 that you can’t get for 4000?
ReplyCourt Rye
11 years agoI hear you, this is definitely an expensive system but the price is on par with the Specialized Turbo, Stromer ST2 and other super high-end electric bikes. The components and Bosch drive system must add a lot because they aren’t produced directly by Haibike – only the frame is. Also, sometimes products are priced at a level people will pay, not necessarily what they cost to make and it does look amazing… In the case of the Superrace I’d imagine they are making fewer of them which means they have to sell for more vs. if it was mass produced which would bring prices down. It also comes in five sizes which is more expensive to do. I really like the E3 Dash if you’re looking for a more affordable ebike, but it doesn’t have centerdrive and won’t go as far.
ReplyFay
10 years agoCourt, is your comment above a typo:
Reply“No pedal assist mode, this bike only uses pedal assist (like all Bosch powered systems)”
I saw one other – giong for going – but I dont mean to nit-pick
Court Rye
10 years agoThanks for the help Fay! I’ve fixed the “giong” typo and changed the “no pedal assist” to say “no throttle mode”
ReplySkip Reese
10 years agoWhat an awesome review but it was kind of like a long story about a complex operation but at the end, the patient died. Only a fool would purchase a product like this because it has no throttle. What are they thinking? Please save use the time in the future by telling us that up front. Unless, is there a way to add one aftermarket? I can’t find a single ebike with a Bosch system that has a throttle.
ReplyCourt Rye
10 years agoHi Skip, you’re correct about the Bosch electric bike systems not having a throttle. Almost all European electric bikes lack this type of functionality based on their laws. A couple of great brands that do offer assist and throttle are Easy Motion and IZIP sorry this point wasn’t mentioned until later in the writeup. I also call it out in the video review. If you have specific questions about which bikes fit your needs feel free to post in the forums about it and I’ll chime in to help you out :)
ReplyAlex
10 years agowhile this bicycle is a great leap forward in electric bike technology, I will chime in myself as a “performance” cyclist (the market where I think this product is aimed at) to tell you that, at this price point, most cyclists interested in speed and performance (myself included) will seriously look at a cervelo p5 dura ace, which will essentially cost the same. the difference is that the cervelo won’t be speed limited to 28 (easy to reach if you are in decent shape) and doesn’t require batteries while weighing a fraction of the superrace. if the super race wasn’t speed limited and if it included an aerobar i might look at it a bit more closely. as it stands though, if i am going to buy an electric bicycle it is for commuting only and therefore i feel that the manufacturers need to realize this aspect and create something at a $2000 price point with an all-weather, bullet-proof, 4 season design. while it is great in theory, i just don’t get that sort of vibe from this bike
ReplyCourt Rye
10 years agoGreat feedback Alex. The performance space seems tough for ebikes to address because theres an emphasis on athleticism vs. transportation utility. I could see the Superrace being popular with an injured road cyclist who wants extra support. Even for fully conditioned cyclists it’s fun to ride but as you’ve said, quite heavy compared with the Cervelo P5. Future iterations of the Haibike Superrace may have drop bars. We’ll see… thanks again for your input!
ReplyItIsn'tSpeedLimited
5 years agoThe bike isn’t limited to 28mph, however the e-assist motor will no longer apply any voltage->watts->torque to the crank->wheels. You can most definitely go over 28mph on this bike, even on their mountain bikes which I have done myself many times.
ReplyBaiju
10 years agoHi Court Rye… I was looking to buy this great bike, do you have any idea where can I buy this bike?
ReplyCourt Rye
10 years agoHi Baiju! I guess it depends on where you live. I’d recommend finding a local Haibike dealer because you’ll get an officially assembly job and ongoing warranty support. Habike is sold by Currie Technologies in the USA and they have a dealer locator tool here. Let me know what you end up with. There are some dealers who will ship nationally and I could try to connect you with one I know and trust if you need further assistance :)
ReplyBaiju
10 years agoHi Rye, Thanks for your prompt reply.. :) Well, I live in United Arab Emirates and I buying this bike for my Boss, he need 5 units of this bike…here in UAE they don’t have a dealer and I was looking to buy online but it didn’t work out, it seems they don’t have stock..as you said can you introduce any of the dealer over there who can ship internationally?? The exact requirment is like this: 2 x xDuro Race 28 (with curved road bar) , 56 cms and 3 x xDuro Superrace (with straight bar), 53 cms Thanks.
ReplyCourt Rye
10 years agoHello Baiju, I was going to recommend speaking with Long Island Electric Bikes because they are in New York USA and that seems the closest to United Arab Emirates. The thing I realized is that no shops in the US have curved road bars (I have heard that is only available in Europe right now). You may be able to get some of the straight bar versions but inventory here can be low because the bikes are very new and in limited supply. I hope this helps you get a start! Maybe you could contact Haibike directly through their website here.
Reply