Haibike SEET HardSeven 4.0

The SEET HardSeven 4.0 model from Haibike, launched in 2020, is a mountain bike characterised by its robust construction and high-quality components. It is available for 699 EUR and offers excellent value for money.

The frame of the SEET HardSeven 4.0 is made from 6061 aluminium and is designed for post-mount disc brakes. The bike’s maximum load capacity is 120 kg, ensuring high load-bearing capacity.

For the brakes, Haibike has opted for the Tektro M275 system, with a 180 mm disc at the front and a 160 mm disc at the rear. The brake levers are also by Tektro and made of aluminium, ensuring reliable braking performance.

The drivetrain is a Shimano Deore M592 with 27 gears, operated by the Shimano Acera M3000 Rapidfire shifter. The front derailleur is also a Shimano Acera M3000, enabling precise and rapid gear changes.

The fork on the SEET HardSeven 4.0 is an SR Suntour XCT HLO-DS with a steel spring and 100 mm of travel. It features a lockout mechanism and has a steel steerer tube with a diameter of 1 1/8 inches and a width of 8 x 100 mm.

The pedals are VP VPE-993, made of plastic and fitted with reflectors, which improve visibility in low-light conditions. The bottom bracket is a Shimano BB52 with a BSA thread, and the crankset is made of aluminium (Shimano MT210-3) with 22–40 teeth.

The cassette is a Shimano HG201 with a range of 11–34 teeth, and the drivetrain is powered by a KMC X9 chain. The handlebars are Haibike Components TheBar + Topflat with a width of 720 mm, complemented by Haibike MTB grips for optimum grip.

The stem is a Haibike Components TheStem + in an A-Head design with a handlebar diameter of 31.8 mm and an angle of 7 degrees. The headset is also of the A-Head Tapered design.

The rims are XLC X-630 D-WALL hollow-chamber aluminium rims, paired with XLC MountainX tyres in size 54-584. The hubs are from Haibike Components TheHub + and are painted black, as are the spokes. The wheelset is 27.5 inches in size.

The saddle is a Haibike Components TheSaddle, and the seatpost is a Haibike Components The Seatpost +, also made of aluminium with a diameter of 31.6 mm and featuring a patented design.

Overall, the SEET HardSeven 4.0 is a well-equipped mountain bike that is suitable for a variety of uses and impresses with its high-quality components.