At Eurobike 2011, Haibike presented a road bike study with an electric drive, the prototype of a fast S-Pedelec. "The response to the eRace was enormous at the time," recalls Christian Malik, Senior Product Manager at Haibike. "From that point on, we wanted to bring a real production eRace bike onto the market," Malik continues.

The core of the Xduro Race road bike is a newly designed and hydroformed aluminum frame, which is designed to meet all the requirements of a road bike thanks to its frame geometry. The Bosch motor from the new Performance line, equipped with 350 watts, provides support up to a speed of 45 km/h. The motor is powered by a powerful 36 volt/400 Wh lithium-ion battery. The projectile is braked by a mechanical disc brake from Shimano.

A partially integrated lighting system approved in accordance with German legislation completes the list of Xduro Race innovations. The lighting not only complies with all regulations for e-bikes in Germany, it also integrates perfectly into the frame design. The front light shines onto the road with a power of 60 lux. Schwalbe road tires and Reynolds Assault wheels round off the sporty, muscular appearance. The price tag reads €5,999, while the weight shown in the brochure is 18.1 kilos.

At Haibike, the electrified road bike is just a logical further development: "Whether mountain bike, cross country, all mountain, downhill or race - in future, a corresponding electric model will be available for all these segments," says Susanne Puello, Managing Director of the Winora Group.

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