THE Story of Haibike
1995

HAIBIKE BRAND FOUNDED
In 1995, Haibike was founded in the small German city Schweinfurt. In the beginning these sporty bikes were still offered under the name of our parent brand Winora, but soon became Haibike. Over the next 15 years, the brand developed new models and further advanced, both visually and technically.
2010

HAIBIKE PRESENTS THE ANCESTOR OF ALL eMTBs: THE HAIBIKE eQ XDURO

Haibike is first to implement Gravity Casting Technology
2011

THE FIRST iF AWARD, THE FIRST 29“ eMTB, AND eROAD BIKE STUDY
Design and technology continue to advance. The XDURO RX receives the iF Design Award, one of the most renowned international design awards. The range grows to eleven models, with new versions to come, including the eQ XDURO 29, an eBike that combines two mega trends: 29 inch wheels and eBikes. Also presented at Eurobike 2011 is the XDURO Race, a fast 28mph eRunner, electric road bike. The positive response from professional circles and favorable road tests lead Haibike to include an eRunner in the development for the next season. This is the beginning of a new category: “fast road.”
2012

Sabine Spitz rides Haibike
Haibike gains a prominent ambassador: the well-known and talented German mountain biker, Sabine Spitz, will ride Haibikes. Sabine successfully competes in the world elite with the new Haibike ProTeam for the next four years. The Sabine Spitz Haibike ProTeam is one of the UCI-Top 3 Teams for a long time.

THE FIRST ALLMOUNTAIN eBIKE AND HAIBIKE S-PEDELEC
2013

The XDURO² succeeds the legendary XDURO

Haibike introduces the SkidPlate
2014
HAIBIKE SDURO DEBUTS
The XDURO gets a brother: the Haibike SDURO. The new line features a new YAMAHA drive unit, which is exclusively introduced through Haibike. The SDURO becomes an instant success thanks to its handling characteristics, reliability and the price-performance ratio. The SDURO HardNine SL is voted the most popular eBike in the German bicycle market in its first year. The YAMAHA PW drive unit is voted second most important by retailers.
THE FIRST eMTB WITH ELECTRONIC SUSPENSION CONTROL
Haibike is the first manufacturer to utilize the electronics to control suspension and introduces two SDURO models with electronic suspension control. With this new innovation Haibike opens the door to a new world of electronic assist systems.
FIRST GERMAN eMTB CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE ON A SDURO
One day after its reveal in Schweinfurt, the SDURO wins the title in the inaugural German eMTB championship in Bad Säckingen. The 17 year-old Max Brandle wins the championship with a one minute lead ahead of the runner-up.
FIRST CARBON eFULLY
At Eurobike 2014 Haibike introduces many new highlights: most notably the first Carbon-eFully with center drive. Three models mark the beginning of the carbon era in the eBike market and once again confirm Haibike is the pioneer. The eFatbike “FatSix” is also introduced.
HAIBIKE RECEIVES FIVE iF AWARDS AT A TIME
A first in history: Haibike is presented one of the most renowned international design awards, the iF Award, five times. This includes three ePerformance and two Performance bikes. This is the first time a single manufacturer wins so many awards at one time.
THE XDURO FS VOTED “eBIKE OF THE YEAR” IN THE USA
Haibike makes history in the motherland of all mountain bikes. The new “eBike of the Year“ award goes to Haibike at Interbike. The award is presented by none other than Gary Fisher, the king of mountain biking. In his speech he calls eBikes the “Next Big Thing.“
READERS VOTE THE NDURO PRO INTRO 2ND PLACE FOR “MOUNTAIN BIKE OF THE YEAR“
In the annual poll for “Mountain Bike of the Year,“ by MountainBike magazine, the Haibike XDURO Nduro Pro is voted second place by readers. As the only eMTB in the running, the readers send a strong signal for ePerformance and surprise the entire industry.
HAIBIKE INTEGRATES MOTOR AND BATTERY
Haibike integrates the Bosch system components into the frame decreasing the optical size of the motor by 38%. The battery is formally and technically integrated as well. Haibike strives for a concept of “visible integration”: all character defining components are optically integrated, but stay visible as shaping features.
2015

GUIDO TSCHUGG SWITCHES TO HAIBIKE AND AN eBIKE

THE FIRST eDOWNHILL: THE XDURO DWNHLL PRO
2016

Gary and Rachel Corbett set new distance records
An Australian couple quits their jobs, sells their house, and leaves for Europe to set a new long distance world record on eBikes. German national Max Semsch set the previous record on his “Around-Oz“ tour on a Haibike. The two Australians discover their passion for eBiking and keep on riding. Haibike follows their journey and declares them Haibike heroes. Because they are!
2017

Haibike introduces the Modular Rail System and InTube Battery Concept
The Modular Rail System (MRS) makes it possible to mount different components easily and quickly on the bike. The upper side of the down tube features an integrated mounting rail on which you can freely decide where to mount for example bottles or bags. Our new InTube Battery Concept (IBC) offers a new level of integration, aesthetic beauty and functionality. It is offered for a wider range of our products.