The striking frame makes the Q Race RX stand out from the crowd. The down tube widens upwards towards the head tube, the seat stays are slightly bent, the workmanship and paintwork are impeccable. Thanks to the lightweight fork, the frameset remains just under two kilos and the riding stability is still in the green zone. Haibike relies entirely on Shimano for the equipment. The triple Ultegra groupset offers gear reserves for long, steep climbs. The simple WH-RS10 wheels are a tribute to the low price. Although their orange-coloured design matches the frame well visually, the high weight and simple bearings lower the final score. In the practical test, the bike impressed with its agile, pleasantly cushioned handling.
Price 1599 Euro
Weight 8.5 kilos
Available in specialised shops
Reference/Info www.haibike.de
Weight frame/fork/steering bearing* 1.512/393/64 g
Frame sizes** 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62 cm
Seat/steering angle 73,5°/74°
Seat/top tube/head tube 580/580/181 mm plus 11 mm headset cap
Wheelbase/caster 995/50 mm
Stack/Reach/STR*** 588/404 mm/1.45
Equipment
Fork Haibike
Steering bearing XLC, 1-1/8 inch
Brakes/gears/bottom bracket Shimano Ultegra (50/39/30 t./BSA)
Wheels/tyres Shimano WH-RS10/Hutchinson Equinox (folding tyre)
Handlebar/stem XLC Pro
Saddle/post Selle San Marco Skin/XLC Pro (27.2 mm)
*Weighed weights. **Manufacturer's specification, test size greased. ***Stack/reach: projected vertical/horizontal measurement from the centre of the bottom bracket to the top of the headset cap; STR (stack to reach): Values from 1.45 to 1.55 indicate a sporty riding position, values below that are race-like, above that comfortable.
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