
02 Aug Haibike XDURO NDURO 3.0 Review
I recently got a chance to review the Haibike Xduro Nduro 3.0, Haibike’s downhill enduro bike with a Bosch Performance Line CX motor and and PowerTube 500 battery setup. Now, in years past, Haibike used number levels to delineate component levels with the higher number being the best. All of that has been thrown out the window this year, and this 3.0 is no low level bike. That being said, the components are just as top tier as the electrics, so let’s jump right in. The Nduro 3.0 comes in 4 different frame sizes and 1 frame style, this approachable high-step. The frames are beautifully hydro formed and there is just 1 color choice. The bike overall weighs just 56.3lbs (rated for about 265lbs) and retails for $5,299. The tires here are high end Maxxis Minon’s that measure at 27.5” x 2.6”, so the starting point for a plus size tire. These come tubeless ready and even have puncture protection right out of the box, which helps make them very capable. You also get strong boost hub spacing with 110mm in the front and 148mm in the rear, each combined with sturdy through axles. The front suspension is a RockShox Yari air fork with 180mm of travel, 35mm anodized stanchions, and it also features lockout, compression, and rebound adjust. The rear suspension is also RockShox, a Super Deluxe air suspension with a rebound adjust dial as well as compression adjust. This is also rated for 180mm of travel and gives the bike a great feel for difficult downhill trails. As you can imagine, it has quite an angled head tube and a longer wheel base, but this is common to make that downhill riding more sturdy. Looking around the bike, you see a lot of Haibike branded components like “TheStem” and “TheHandlebar”… these are all ++ rated parts, so you can tell they went all out on this bike. Another feature is this modular rail system, for example, you can attach this $59 magnetic water bottle or other accessories like locks and such… Speaking of locks, the bike comes with an ABUS locking core, so you can get all locks on the bike ‘keyed-to-like’ so you are only carrying one key for all the locks. There is also a dropper seat post here, an XLC post with 100mm of travel. Before I move on, I really need to call out this massive rubberized slap guard, this is so encompassing, it is almost like part of the frame! Very cool! Other features include flat rubber locking grips and internally routed cables to give the bike a clean look.

Driving this electric bicycle is a trail optimized mid-motor from Bosch called the Performance Line CX. It’s rated up to

Powering the bike is a Bosch Powertube 500

Activating the drive systems on this

The Nduro 3.0 is a really a fun bike that excels at downhill action. But it may not be for everyone if you weigh the tradeoffs. For example, there are no bottle cage bosses anywhere which is somewhat common on full suspension ebikes, but there is that modular rail system to add stuff in. Also, the Performance Line CX motor has some drag to it, especially if you are riding the bike unpowered. Probably the most significant tradeoff is possible consumer desires. A lot of people want an aggressive mountain bike and many have made them work as commuters. With a bike such as this, it has an intended purpose, and may not be as fun for you if you take it out of its element. All things considered however, it is still an amazing bike if it falls under your consideration. Haibike has been around for years and sells through a network of dealers as well as offering warranties and support. Haibike’s reputation for excitement and quality is alive and well and I want to thank them for letting me check out the Xduro Nduro 3.0

Pros:
- An enduro mountain bike with full suspension, it uses one of the best motor and battery systems available, Bosch CX with the PowerTube 500, and is available in 4 sizes for improved fit and ride comfort
- The motor is very responsive and right there for you immediately, I was impressed how it handled the terrain I got to take it on in the video, very much a capable machine
- The tires are the starting point of plus size, which works nicely, a set Minion DHF 27.5” x 2.6”, these come tubeless ready and even have puncture protection right out of the box
- Quality drivetrain with a nice range, a roller clutch feature to keep the chain out of the way, a little sprocket equalizing pully as well as an steel chainring protector and sturdy alloy guide with narrow-wide sprocket so you should never struggle with drops, chain slip, or chain suck (which can sometimes happen in muddy conditions on the proprietary smaller Bosch chainrings)
- Both suspensions feature 180mm of travel, and a lot of configurations options like rebound adjust and compression adjust, the front suspension has 35mm stanchions with black anodized coating
- Both the motor and battery pack are positioned low and center on the frame, this improves handling, reduces weight compared to hub motors, and I feel that Haibike has done an excellent job blending both items into the tubing design of the frame so they look good
- The cockpit is very clean and sturdy, you get the compact Bosch Purion display panel, and there’s plenty of room for the triggers
- Both wheels offer boost hub spacing, with 110mm in the front and 148mm in the rear, each combined with sturdy through axles
- I love the attention to detail here with features like the XLC dropper seat post, extra long and thick rubberized slap guard, seamless battery, and pully wheel to keep the chain in line
- This Bosch charger is one lightest and fastest models around, offering 4amp output and weighing just 1.7 lbs, it doesn’t require any dongles to connect and charge the battery off or on the bike
- The Bosch CX motor offers a lot of zip and torque, up to 75 Nm with nearly 570 watt max, it’s one of the most reliable mid-drive systems around and now features an eMTB mode with variable power output based on pedal torque… so you can leave the assist setting alone and focus on shifting gears and steering, this is particularly useful on soft terrain
- It’s nice that Haibike designed this frame with a sloped top tube to lower stand over height because sometimes if you jump off into sand or snow, your feet could sink and you might rack yourself on a higher tube
- The Nduro 3.0 has quite an angled head tube and a longer wheel base, this is common to make downhill riding more sturdy and capable and it really works well in this application
- The battery lock core is made by ABUS and comes with a code card so you can purchase locks “keyed-alike” and have fewer keys floating around causing confusion
- Features a modular rail system, you can attach a magnetic water bottle or other accessories like locks and such
- Bosch designs all sorts of sensors and mechanical hardware for the automotive, home appliance, and tools categories and is one of the few companies to offer shift detection on their ebike motor systems, this is designed to protect the chain, cassette, and derailleur as you ride and shift gears and is especially relevant and useful with the high torque Performance Line motors like this
Cons:
- The Performance Line CX is an extremely impressive motor, but it does weigh more, creates more noise, and adds some drag if you are taking it to the max or are riding with the electric system off
- While the Bosch Purion display panel is less vulnerable, because it’s small, the screen isn’t as easy to read as the lar
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