Haibike sDuro HardLife SL 2016

Seller Description:

Used Haibike is known as a top brand for quality and durability. The bike is built in Germany and is well-reviewed by enthusiasts. Description: Haibike sDuro Hardlife SL Ladies/unisex. This model is a ladies or unisex type, the cross-bar being lower making it easier to step-through when getting on or off. This model has a 35cm frame and 27.5” wheels. I’m 5ft 1” tall but there’s plenty of saddle stem extension to allow for taller riders (the bike has a 29.5 cm seat post with 18 cm of adjustment available). Price of this bike when new in 2016 was £1,894. It’s all aluminium, so as e-bikes go, it’s light-weight. Critical components have been upgraded. It’s low mileage: 2,400 miles (3,869 Km) on odometer. Condition: Pre-used in good condition with no dents or mechanical damage. The wheels run true. The paintwork is consistent with enthusiastic use ie not pristine. The battery is good. The charger works fine. Riding the bike: The bike provides consistent, high-performance riding across the most demanding trails. The powerful hydraulic brakes get you safely down even scary off-road slopes. The optimised geometry frame and short wheel base provide responsive handling on or off road. I’ve found the hardtail variant of the Haibike to be beneficial while the front suspension provides good comfort even on challenging tracks. The tough, reliable and quiet motor, together with a wide range of gear ratios will get you up just about any off-road hill. The drive is zero-cadence, meaning you get all of its motor-support right from the off. As with all e-bikes of this type, the motor doesn’t run until you pedal: the faster you pedal, the more power assist you get! Details: The handlebar display/computer lets you view total distance, trip length, current and average speed, battery state, cadence and current support level. The display is also removable – which is an excellent security feature. Handlebar control lets you set ECO, Standard and High motorised support. You also have a further handy mode for motor assistance, should you need to walk with the bike. Battery & range: Yamaha Lithium Ion 400Wh with a very effective battery management system (BMS). The battery is removable which makes for convenient charging and safe storage out of hot or cold environments. This bike's battery is original still accepts and holds full charge. It should have plenty of charge cycles left. The manufacturer states 40 to 80 miles range. Take that as optimistic. From new, I’ve got around 25 miles on high mode, off-road. On road, in eco mode, you should get significantly more, even with a battery that's not new of course. When the time comes, replacement batteries can now be had at affordable prices. Thus battery life expectancy is no longer a reason to splurge out on a new or nearly new bike. Motor & drive: Yamaha crank drive (36V, 250W), provides 50 to 280% assist with 80Nm torque –all you need for an exciting ride. The motor was inspected in the bike’s last season. It runs smoothly and quietly. The drive uses a 10-speed Shimano Deore derailleur with newly-replaced cassette and chain. Suspension: Front XCR Air SR Suntour. The shocks have handlebar-controlled lockout, should you need a rigid setup sometimes. The rear is hardtail, meaning no suspension, less weight, less to go wrong. Wheels: Rear rim has been upgraded to Hopetech Enduro 275 with Hope Pro 4 hub: a tough and desirable conversion that cost around £135. Front wheelset is standard Rode FW DISC rims and XLC hub, quick release. Tyres are Schwalbe Marathon (tubed) which have never punctured in my use. Plenty of tread left. They are treated with military-grade fibre sealant – no need to go for tubeless! Brakes: Tektro Auriga hydraulic, alloy dual piston caliper with 180mm discs. Pads have a large area to absorb the heavier braking pressure needed by e-bikes. Pad wear: minimal. Servicing: The bike has been in storage for two years: hence last service was in 2022. Prior to that, the bike was serviced at the end of each season. Upgrades: Rear rims and hubs uprated. Accessory mount added to handlebars for easy attachment of lights or water bottle. A good deal: So, all in all, you have an exciting, high-performance, well-maintained bike at very little cost. It’s not as shiny and unmarked as, say a 2 year-old bike might be but if you use it to the full, it will soon be covered in mud :) And being all aluminium, you don’t have to worry about corrosion. Reason for sale: I'm 82 and my balance isn’t as it was. So I’ve given up biking (and horse riding) in favour of trail walking. Need a bigger bike? If you are looking for a smaller unisex Haibike, we have a 50cm frame one with the same specification that will be listed soon on this site.

Upgrades:

Rear hub and rims upgrade to Hope, saddle

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