Hi there,
I'm new to this forum. But I'd like to try to get some feedback on a decision I have to make.
So, since price is relevant for what I need feedback on, I'd like to start by pointing out that I live in Norway, and that the prices I convert to the U.S dollar may not be what the bikes would cost in the U.S. So I don't need comments saying "this is way overpriced". But rather, I'm interested in which bike you think is the best deal relative to each other.
How I'm going to use the bike is also relevant, so I'll explain that as well.
I'm going to use it to and from school. This is a 2.6 kilometer ride (one way) with a total increase in elevation of 80 meters (with the sharpest incline being 6.1% for 1 kilometer).
I might sometimes also use it to and from the city, which is a 4.8 kilometer ride (one way) with a total increase in elevation of 117 meters (with the sharpest incline being 7.4% for 700 meters)
An important factor is that these trips should both be able to be done during winter. This is a city with lots of snow and really cold weather during the winter. I will be using spiked winter tires during this time.
Now, these are the two bikes I'm considering:
1. Xeed City E Men (new)
Cost: 2 000 USD
Xeed is a Norwegian brand, tailored for the Norwegian environment. They do commercials where they use it on snow, with the appropriate tires).
Here are the specifications:
Motor: Bafang M400 (80nm torque - I don't know if that's a dishonest measure or not, due to the bike not being well-known)
Motor placement: Crank (middle)
Chain: KMC Z72RB
Battery capacity: 418 Wh
Charge time: 6 hours
Number of gears: 8
Brakes: Hydraulic Shimano M315
Gear type: Shimano Altus
Build material: Aluminum
Steering and seat: Soxxos
Fork: Soxxos Stiff
Wheel construction: Soxxos (double bottom)
Tires: CST 42-622
Weight 19.5 kilograms
2. Haibike Sduro Trekking 4.0 DA 2019 (used for three short rides)
(I don't know what "DA" means. Please enlighten me.)
Cost: 2 800 USD (sold new for 3 360 USD last year)
Here are the specifications:
Motor: Yamaha PW-SE (70nm torque - I believe this to be an honest measure)
I'm not able to find the full specifications for this bike, neither on Haibike's official website (since this is the 2019 model) or on any of the shops I know of. This is partly why I need help as well, since maybe some of you have this bike, and could share their thoughts on which bike is the most bang for the buck.
My budget allows for both bikes, so I'm just posting here to get some insight from experienced folks like you guys.
I kind of know already that Haibike is more reliable and is probably better on things like comfort and such (correct me if I'm wrong).
But since Haibike's motor is supposedly 10nm weaker than Xeed's bike, I have to ask whether or not you think 70nm is enough for the slopes I mentioned, during winter.
Thanks in advance.
I'm new to this forum. But I'd like to try to get some feedback on a decision I have to make.
So, since price is relevant for what I need feedback on, I'd like to start by pointing out that I live in Norway, and that the prices I convert to the U.S dollar may not be what the bikes would cost in the U.S. So I don't need comments saying "this is way overpriced". But rather, I'm interested in which bike you think is the best deal relative to each other.
How I'm going to use the bike is also relevant, so I'll explain that as well.
I'm going to use it to and from school. This is a 2.6 kilometer ride (one way) with a total increase in elevation of 80 meters (with the sharpest incline being 6.1% for 1 kilometer).
I might sometimes also use it to and from the city, which is a 4.8 kilometer ride (one way) with a total increase in elevation of 117 meters (with the sharpest incline being 7.4% for 700 meters)
An important factor is that these trips should both be able to be done during winter. This is a city with lots of snow and really cold weather during the winter. I will be using spiked winter tires during this time.
Now, these are the two bikes I'm considering:
1. Xeed City E Men (new)
Cost: 2 000 USD
Xeed is a Norwegian brand, tailored for the Norwegian environment. They do commercials where they use it on snow, with the appropriate tires).
Here are the specifications:
Motor: Bafang M400 (80nm torque - I don't know if that's a dishonest measure or not, due to the bike not being well-known)
Motor placement: Crank (middle)
Chain: KMC Z72RB
Battery capacity: 418 Wh
Charge time: 6 hours
Number of gears: 8
Brakes: Hydraulic Shimano M315
Gear type: Shimano Altus
Build material: Aluminum
Steering and seat: Soxxos
Fork: Soxxos Stiff
Wheel construction: Soxxos (double bottom)
Tires: CST 42-622
Weight 19.5 kilograms
2. Haibike Sduro Trekking 4.0 DA 2019 (used for three short rides)
(I don't know what "DA" means. Please enlighten me.)
Cost: 2 800 USD (sold new for 3 360 USD last year)
Here are the specifications:
Motor: Yamaha PW-SE (70nm torque - I believe this to be an honest measure)
I'm not able to find the full specifications for this bike, neither on Haibike's official website (since this is the 2019 model) or on any of the shops I know of. This is partly why I need help as well, since maybe some of you have this bike, and could share their thoughts on which bike is the most bang for the buck.
My budget allows for both bikes, so I'm just posting here to get some insight from experienced folks like you guys.
I kind of know already that Haibike is more reliable and is probably better on things like comfort and such (correct me if I'm wrong).
But since Haibike's motor is supposedly 10nm weaker than Xeed's bike, I have to ask whether or not you think 70nm is enough for the slopes I mentioned, during winter.
Thanks in advance.
