RoadWrinkle
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View attachment 16571 View attachment 16572 Love the wider Alexrims MD35 rims with the Schwalbe Super Moto X, 62-584 (27.5 x 2.4") tires on the 2017 XDURO Trekking 4.0, but want the Bosch speed performance line 350w motor on the Trekking 5.0 S. The 5.0 S has the Alexrims MD21 with Schwalbe Energizer Pro (28" x 1.5") tires and was wondering if anyone knows about any clearance issues with swapping out the 28" MD21's for the 27.5" MD35's. Has anyone put a little wider rim/tire on their Haibike Trekking?
Sounds interesting... If I had to buy again, I'd definitely get a dual battery. I can see several advantages:
- Both batteries are securely fastened and locked down. No need to carry around a second battery in your pannier or in a bag.
- The batteries are discharged alternatively in small percentage increments. This means that the discharge rate is slower for both batteries, which increases their lifespan.
- Both batteries are recharged at the same time. No need to have 2 chargers.
- Doubling the capacity means you'll have sufficient range for unexpected trips during the day.
- More battery capacity would make the bike easier to ride in spring time when it's windy (more use of Turbo mode).
- An S-Pedelec really needs more battery capacity if you live in a hilly and windy area.
I was extremely tempted to buy the dual battery R&M Charger GX but decided against it because it was too heavy (I need to carry the bike up a flight of stairs). If Haibike puts the dual battery system on the Trekking series, I'd probably sell my current e-bike and switch. I'm surprised it has taken e-bike manufacturers so much time to follow R&M's lead.
I know the 2017 5.o has 15x100 thru axle at the fork but was not aware the rear hub was QC, I just assumed the rear XLC EVO hub was 12x148 thru axle as well. Thanks for the great information. I like to have assist up to 28 mph but its not crucial ( and of course there are several methods to defeat the speed limiter), but I am more interested in having a 350w motor vs. 250w CX, even though it has more torque and a higher top assist %.you have to use a new hub because the Speed version uses QC whereas the Trekking 4.0 Bosch CX version uses thru-axle
Mahalo for your time and the info.I made some measurements