The "Allmtn CF 11 TRN/IQ" is a proper bike. The Pinion drive with 800 Wh battery and the robust equipment ensure a fighting weight of almost 25 kilos. The front and rear have 160 millimeters of suspension travel, more than is usual for an all-mountain bike. However, the name refers less to the bike category and more to the intended use. A bike for everything or any terrain. And that can be signed.

The bike in action

Thanks to the slightly upright riding position, the bike lets you pedal with plenty of power. The powerful motor gets you up to speed quickly. At least until you reach the familiar change from eighth to ninth gear with the Pinion MGU. That's when the gearbox briefly "falls through". Ride has already reported on this in issue no. 95. Otherwise, the Pinion drive unit would be a thing of the future, because the riding dynamics of the motor and the chainless drive are very appealing.

The more demanding the uphill, the more fun the Haibike is, because the rear offers good traction. However, it is advisable to lower the saddle on steep terrain to keep the body's center of gravity low. This means you can scramble up almost anywhere. You don't even notice that the power is transmitted via a V-belt and not a chain. Except when maintaining the drive, lubrication is history. Another advantage of the belt drive: it makes absolutely no noise downhill.

Unfortunately, the high weight has an impact on the steering behavior on flat terrain. There is a certain amount of inertia. Downhill, you can counteract this with an active driving style. This is also necessary so that the front wheel does not "buckle" in the bends, a well-chosen lean angle brings the desired cornering flow.

The steering angle limitation is not entirely unproblematic. In tight bends on technical terrain, a few degrees more steering angle would be desirable. Especially when riding at walking pace. The E-Fully can be steered precisely, but with a certain tank feeling. The mullet construction helps here to provide a little more turning pleasure in corners.

The very forgiving rear end gives little feedback from the ground. The faster the ride, the more active the damping. True to the motto: apply the brakes and let it rip. If you leave the ideal line unintentionally, simply grip the handlebars firmly and steer back onto the trail, the suspension will do the rest and make even large holes in the ground "disappear". Thanks to the high front end, steep sections can be mastered without the feeling of rolling over, and the high counter-pressure of the Zeb fork also does a good job here.

Conclusion

Haibike delivers a heavy bike with the "Allmtn CF 11 TRN/IQ", but with a little physical effort it rides quite well. The combination of mass and good suspension offers good momentum, allowing you to whizz over some obstacles unnoticed. The Pinion motor-gearbox unit is a matter of taste and works best when you're going uphill at a leisurely pace or on technical terrain. Summit sprints are less fun.