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Haibike XDURO Nduro10.0 E-MTB on test: High-tech E-MTB with a powerful motor

July 10, 2020 by Michael Faiss

Haibike XDURO Nduro 10.0

Test: Anything but ordinary: The Xduro Nduro from Haibike breaks new ground with its 120Nm strong TQ mid-motor and consistent system integration. Despite the carbon frame, the relatively high weight of almost 28kg is unusual. In addition to the rather heavy drive, the selected components are also responsible for this. In keeping with the 180mm of spring travel, Haibike chose stable parts that should also be able to withstand tough trail use: This applies to the wheels from DT Swiss as well as the brake system from Magura. In addition, the integrated lighting system lives up to its name and bathes even the darkest paths in daylight. 

Haibike XDURO Nduro 10.0: The facts

Suspension travel: 180 mm / 180 mm
wheel size: 27,5 inch
Drive: Flyon HPR120S
Display / control unit: Flyon The Display
Battery capacity (test bike): 630Wh
Frame material: Carbon

Weight complete bike (size L without pedals): 27,91kg
Maximum weight allowed: 120kg
Price: 8999 Euro



Frame XDURO NDURO
Fork Fox36Factory
Drive Flyon HPR120S
Battery Flyon The Battery 630Wh
Suspension shocks Fox Float X2 Factory
Wheels DT Swiss FR1950
Tire VR Schwalbe Magic Mary Addix Soft Apex 2,6"
Tire HR Schwalbe Magic Mary Addix Soft Apex 2,6"
Derailleur Ram EX1
Shifter Ram EX1
Crank Flyon The Crank
Front derailleur Without
Brake Magura MT7
Brake discs Magura Storm HC 203/203mm
Seatpost Kind Shock LEV Integra
Saddle Prologo Proxim TiroX
Stem Haibike TheSteam
Handlebar Hibike TheBar+++ 780mm
The TQ mid-engine disappears almost completely behind the beautifully designed chainring. It is powered by a 630Wh battery in the down tube, which enables decent ranges with adjusted support.


With 180mm of travel, the rear end is also equipped for difficult terrain.
The main frame of the Haibike XDURO Nduro 10.0 is made of carbon. Nevertheless, the weight is an impressive 27,9kg.
The large display, which is easy to read in all lighting conditions, is beautifully integrated into the cockpit and is not stingy with information content and integrated smart features. It is operated via an ergonomically successful and intuitive remote on the handlebars.


The ongoing e-bike boom is leading to an ever-increasing variety of different bikes. An E-MTB like the Haibike XDURO Nduro 10.0 would have been unthinkable just a few years ago and is probably the technical spearhead of the industry in many respects. The fact that we don't think it's an e-bike for the general public shouldn't be taken as criticism - it rather underscores its special status on the market. The top model from the Flyon series combines properties, components and features that don't really fit together on paper: a lot of spring travel, a carbon frame, high weight, a motor with 120Nm torque, an elegantly integrated lighting system and countless smart features all together huge color display. To get straight to the point: In practice, this bold approach works really well!

The headlight brings a strong 5000 lumens to the ground and its wide light field also illuminates curves perfectly. Like the rear lights, it is nicely integrated into the wheel and meets the StVZO regulations.

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Powerful engine and matching circuit

One after the other: The middle motor from TQ is primarily responsible for the very high weight of 28kg, but with a maximum torque of 120Nm it is also significantly stronger than the competition. It also ensures that you don't feel the heavy weight either on the flat or uphill: Regardless of the cadence, it pushes you extremely hard and harmonises very well with the 8-speed Sram EX1 gearshift. It easily compensates for the large gear jumps of the widely graduated cassette. Due to the few gears, the shifting is also more robust and runs a little quieter and cleaner overall than 11- or 12-speed drives. At full power, the engine is quite loud, but due to the rather deep tone, it is not as unpleasant as the high-pitched hum of some other engines.



Geometry Haibike XDURO nduro 10.0

SMLXL
seat tube (in mm)420440460480
Top tube horizontal (in mm)570600630660
head tube (in mm)110110130130
chainstay (in mm)470470470470
Wheelbase (in mm)1226125612901320
Steering angle (in °)64646464
Seat angle (in °)75.175.175.175.1
Reach (mm)412442467497
Stacks (in mm)594594612612

On the trail, the Haibike XDURO Nduro is clearly trimmed for smooth running, which suits the character of the bike. The noble suspension from Fox does a good job and has no trouble with rougher impacts even at high speeds. The robust wheels from DT Swiss, grippy Schwalbe Magic Mary tires and the powerful Magura MT7 stoppers invite you to let it rip. This always works well if it doesn't get too tight, then the weight and the somewhat bulky handling become a challenge. However, less experienced bikers in particular should benefit enormously from the plush chassis, the good-natured handling and the very smooth running. Only the large standover height takes some getting used to and can become painful if you dismount uncontrolled.



High suitability for everyday use

Thanks to the excellent lighting with headlights including high beam function and the rear lights integrated into the seat stays, you can keep track of things even in complete darkness. In addition, the suitability for everyday use benefits, which is also underlined by the integrated mount for a side stand. Also to be emphasized is the really excellent, large color display next to which some of the current displays from the competition appear as if they came from the Stone Age. It is operated via an ergonomically successful remote, with which you can navigate very comfortably through the many features of the on-board computer after you get used to it.

The big Velomotion E-MTB test 2020: test fields, individual tests and background information

We set ourselves the daunting task of conscientiously and objectively testing 57 eMTBs. With our two large test fields "Highend" and "Bestseller" we had a huge range of different bikes.



Our test conclusion
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Our test candidates in the High-End category: BH AtomX Carbon Lynx 6 Pro-S | Bull's Sonic EVO EN 2 | Cannondale Moterra Neo 1 | Focus Jam² 9.9 Drifter | Giant Reign E+ 0 Pro | Greyp G6.2 | Haibike XDURO Nduro 10.0 | Husqvarna Mountain Cross 8 | KTM Macina Prowler Prestige | M1 Spitzing Evo Bobby Root | Norco Range VLT C2 | Nox Hybrid Enduro 7.1 | Orange Surge RS | Orbea Wild FS M10 | Santa Cruz Heckler CC X01 RSV | Scott Genius eRide 700 Tuned | Simplon Rapcon Pmax | Specialized Turbo Levo Expert Carbon | Storck e:drenalin GTS 500 | TrekRail 9.9 | YT Decoy Pro Race | YT Decoy Pro 29



You can also find this at the kiosk Velomotion E-MTB test yearbook 2020. There you will find all 57 individual tests of the bikes, exciting stories and advice on everything to do with e-mountain bikes on over 160 pages.
Here you can also order the E-MTB yearbook 2020 directly from us.

Back to: List of the best high-end E-MTBs 2020

Conclusion: Haibike XDURO Nduro 10.0

Pro

  • Strong engine
  • Nice system integration
  • High quality equipment
  • Great display

Contrary to

  • Heavy and a little sluggish
  • Low payload

Facts

frame materialCarbon
Impeller size27,5 inch
drive typeTQ 120s
Travel180 / 180mm
Weight27,9kg
PriceEUR 8.999
Website www.haibike.com
Downhilluphill
 
smooth runningAgile
 

Overall rating

75%

Value for Money

75%
The Haibike XDURO Nduro 10.0 is not an E-MTB for everyone, but it will still find many fans - and rightly so. On its plus side, the bike can boast the extremely powerful TQ motor, which can shine with enormous power, especially at low cadences. The system integration, including the great lighting system, large color display and clever smart features, is also impressive. Due to its high weight, it is quite cumbersome on the trail, but scores with great running smoothness, which it also owes to the good 180mm chassis.
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More than Michael Faiss

Michael Faiß studied English and history in Munich. After spending a year in England, he worked as a translator for the magazine Procycling and the Degen Mediahouse, among others. He has also been a passionate cyclist and mechanic since childhood and feels at home off the beaten track in particular.

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