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    2019 Flyon Closer Look

    They probably determined that with that much power when going up steep hills, it's going to take a chainstay that long to keep the front tire on the ground. With my present Haibike I find my front end coming up occasionally. I have to remember to move my body forward. We're not use to the...
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    I am already tired of......

    Funny, guys have always cheated. They would pay an extra $5000+ to shave off 2 lbs with an all carbon fiber MTB so they could beat their buddies up a hill. Only the wealthy could cheat to the max. We're all cheaters, it just became cheaper to cheat and the purists are jealous, sometimes...
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    Eyeing a 2019 Turbo Levo what else should I look at before committing?

    I really like my 2018 Haibike All Mountain 8.0 for $4500 USD out the door. That's about $800 off MSRP which many shops will match. My friend has the Turbo Levo, $7200. It looks awesome and works well for him, but it doesn't have a display, and only 3 power assist levels. You can't even see your...
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    Yamaha 2018 PWX Walk Mode Disabled in US

    If the disabling of walk mode is really related to the number of power modes, it would be wise for Haibike to have only 4 pedal assist modes and enable the walk mode, not because walk mode is used much, but because there's a physical button for it and it makes them look really lame, as if it's...
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    Yamaha 2018 PWX Walk Mode Disabled in US

    What's even more weird is the same Haibike with a Bosch motor has walk mode enabled. Keep in mind it's a completely different display and electronics. Why do you think Bosch enables it and Haibike disables it? This doesn't seem to be a regulatory issue (like they claim) as much as a feature...
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    E -bike snobbery

    My friend has a turbo Levo, the lowest cost carbon fiber version, $7000USD. He likes it. I ride a Haibike Xduro All Mtn 6.0, $4000USD. Mine is aluminum, about 3lbs heavier. We both have lots of fun going places we normally wouldn't with our old specialized stump jumpers, because now we "HAVE...
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    Yamaha 2018 PWX Walk Mode Disabled in US

    I'd like to have walk mode enabled on my Xduro AllMtn 6.0 Haibike. I'm wondering if stock European bikes with Yamaha PWX motor enable "walk mode"? If yes, maybe US dealers have the ability to enable walk mode. It's odd the walk mode button on the Yamaha 2018 PWX motor is disabled on bikes...
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    What to tell the non eMtb riders.

    I will often say to those that haven't ridden an EMTB, yeah I paid $10K for my carbon fiber Specialized Stumpjumper to help make my off-road riding easier so I can have more fun. Technology changes, it's really fun now, and it costs less for twice the fun, not to mention opening up more routes I...
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    I am already tired of......

    For years mountain bikers have shelled out $10k+ for the lightest carbon fiber MTB to save a few pounds. Why? So it's easier to pedal. Did anyone say that's cheating? Those with the most money get the easiest MTB to ride? I paid less than $4K for my EMTB (Haibike, Xduro AllMtn 6.0) to make it...
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    Where are all the HaiBike riders?

    My AllMtn 6.0 is incredible, but if you can afford the Flyon, I'd wait for it. Looks really awesome.
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    E MTB as only bike

    Yeah, have not ridden my Stumpjumper since I bought my Haibike Xduro All Min 6.0. I need to sell the Stumpjumper before everyone realizes that ebikes are the best thing since sliced bread, reducing the demand for analog bikes to zero.
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    End of season reductions! Best time to buy a bike?

    I think 150mm travel is the sweet spot for handling geometry for general single track riding. However if you do a lot of downhill racing or jumping, more travel would be a better setup. It just depends on what you intend to do. I love my 2018 Haibike All Mtn 6.0 with 150mm travel and the new...
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    Article Range Check - How far can you go?

    I went 12.8mi on my Haibike Xduro All Mtn 6.0 with 1934' elevation gain, had 65% left. Lots of step hills on this ride, boosted it full assist on most hills. Fun ride, first time on that route, and it was at night.
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    Adventures of a (e)bike noob.

    Night riding is about 90% of what I do, and love it. My riding buddy and I ride twice a week for the exercise, solitude and adventure. Only recently have we bought Haibikes to open up new trail territory, more extreme hilly areas previously not a consideration to ride AND "have fun". The...
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    Where are all the HaiBike riders?

    Yes, that glut of 2017 bikes offered some great prices at over $1000 off MSRP. However most of the size LARGE bikes went fast. I found this one website that stated they had inventory of a LARGE 2017 Xduro All Mtn 6.0. I called them and they said no, they sold out of them already, and their...
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