Haibike XDURO Fatsix Review
The Haibike XDURO Fatsix arrives in America Spring 2015… just after the snow melts. The good news is, this bike delivers a couple things that are really unique in the world of fat style electric bikes; a premium mid-drive motor system for power and efficiency in sand or snow as well as a light-weight air suspension fork with remote lockout. The frame on this bike had to be custom built to accommodate the wide 4″ fat tires (Schwalbe Jumbo Jims) but despite this custom fabrication it’s going to be made available in three sizes to fit a wider range of riders! In terms of rideability, I love the step-down top tube that makes standing over the bike easier on uneven terrain. The rear dropout (where the rear wheel mounts) has been customized so that the fatter wheel and a 10 speed cassette would fit. Having 10 gears to choose from makes the bike easier to ride on hills, flats or off-road conditions. The bottom bracket and spindle were also widened so the chain would align properly and these