Test 2015 road bikes with disc brakes: Haibike Challenge XR Pro - Haibike Challenge XR Pro on test

The frameset does not disappoint in any discipline, and in view of the fair price, the equipment is also impressive. The high-quality wheels and very good tyres in particular contribute a lot to the good riding impression; the rather simple seat post and the thin, round aluminium handlebars still have some potential. The configuration of the braking system with the elaborately manufactured 160 millimetre Shimano Freeza discs is superior, and the mountain cassette with long rear derailleur offers reserves on the climbs. According to our classification, the riding position on the bike scratches the comfortable range, but with the appropriate settings, a sporty pace is definitely possible.

CONCLUSION All-rounder without technical weaknesses, fairly equipped for the price; few, somewhat coarsely stepped frame heights

Price 2,799 Euro
Weight 8.3 kilos
Info www.haibike.de
available in specialised shops
Weight frame/fork/steering bearing** 1,263/436/80 grammes
Frame sizes*** 46, 49, 52, 55, 58 cm
Seat/top tube/head tube 555/565/181 mm plus 16 mm headset cap
Stack/Reach/STR**** 578/383 mm/1.51

EQUIPMENT

Drive/Circuit Shimano Ultegra (50/34 t., press-fit)
Brakes Shimano BR-RS 785 (160/140 mm)
Wheels/tyres DT Swiss R23 db Spline/Schwalbe One 25C

*The frame set accounts for 40 per cent and the equipment for 60 per cent of the overall grade. The grades are calculated with all decimal places up to the final grade; however, for the sake of clarity, all grades are given with rounded decimal places.
**Weighed weights.
***Manufacturer's specification, test size bold.
****Stack/Reach: projected vertical/horizontal measurement from the centre of the bottom bracket to the top of the head tube; STR (Stack to Reach): 1.36 means a very stretched, 1.60 an upright riding position.

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