Haibike SEET HardNine 3.0

The “SEET HardNine 3.0” model from Haibike, released in 2020, is a mountain bike that stands out for its solid spec and attractive value for money. The price for this model is 599 EUR. The frame is made from 6061 aluminium and is designed for post-mount disc brakes. The bike’s maximum load capacity is 120 kg.

The braking system on the SEET HardNine 3.0 consists of Shimano MT200 disc brakes with a diameter of 160 mm, combined with Shimano EF505 aluminium brake levers. The gear system is a Shimano Acera M360 with 24 gears, operated via Shimano EF505 shift levers, which combine shifting and braking functions. The front derailleur is a Shimano Altus M313.

Suspension is provided by an SR Suntour XCT HLO-DS fork with a steel spring and 100 mm of travel. The fork features a lockout and has a steel steerer tube with a diameter of 1 1/8 inches and a 8 x 100 mm thread-in width. The pedals are VP VPE-993 plastic pedals fitted with reflectors.

The bottom bracket is a Shimano UN100 with a BSA thread, whilst the crankset is a Shimano TY301 made of aluminium with a tooth configuration of 24–42 teeth. The cassette is a Shimano HG200 with a 12–32-tooth range, and the drivetrain is powered by a KMC Z72 chain.

The handlebars are Haibike Components TheBar + Topflat, 720 mm wide, complemented by Haibike MTB grips. The stem is also from Haibike Components, the TheStem+ model, in an A-Head version with a handlebar clamp diameter of 31.8 mm and an angle of 7 degrees. The headset is an A-Head Tapered.

The rims are XLC X-630 D-WALL hollow-chamber aluminium rims, fitted with XLC MountainX tyres in size 54-622. Both the front and rear hubs are Haibike Components TheHub +, and the spokes are black. The wheelset is 29 inches in size.

The saddle is a Haibike Components TheSaddle, mounted on a patented aluminium seatpost with a diameter of 31.6 mm. Overall, the SEET HardNine 3.0 offers robust and reliable components that are particularly well-suited to beginners in the world of mountain biking.