Almost two years ago, Pinion amazed large sections of the audience at Eurobike in Frankfurt with its MGU. Never before had an ebike motor and transmission been combined in such an advanced way in a single unit. Even back then, manufacturers such as Bulls, Simplon and Flyer demonstrated that such a drive system can work excellently even on an e-mountain bike. Haibike obviously considers this to be the case as well. The Bavarian company is now expanding its Allmtn model series with two new bikes featuring this unit.
1. Inspired by its own creation
2. Haibike Allmtn CF TRN/IQ with a different rear triangle and more carbon
3. New geometry promises plenty of riding fun
4. Low maintenance and smooth shifting thanks to Pinion MGU
5. Removable battery on the Haibike Allmtn CF TRN/IQ
6. New Haibike Allmtn CF TRN/IQ in two versions
1. Inspired by its own creation
Under the somewhat unwieldy name Haibike Allmtn CF TRN/IQ, Haibike is launching the Haibike Allmtn CF 11 TRN/IQ and the Haibike Allmtn CF 10 TRN/IQ for the 2025 season. Both e-MTBs are a first for the manufacturer. For the first time ever, Haibike is equipping one of its ebikes with a Pinion MGU.
However, this does not represent a completely new start. The Haibike Allmtn CF TRN/IQ joins a model series that is one of the cornerstones of Haibike’s range and has always been very heterogeneous. The manufacturer sees the Allmtn as a kind of full-suspension all-rounder for the trails, borrowing characteristics from different types of mountain bikes and ultimately impressing with its versatility.
2. Haibike Allmtn CF TRN/IQ with a different rear triangle and more carbon
The Haibike Allmtn CF TRN/IQ also follows this concept in key areas. For example, the suspension system on the fork and shock each provide the familiar 160 millimetres of travel. The mullet setup with a 29-inch front wheel combined with a 27.5-inch rear wheel also remains unchanged. On the new models, however, the shock is now attached to the top tube. This design creates more space in the inner frame triangle. There is enough room to attach a folding lock or a small water bottle, for example.
Haibike has switched from aluminium to carbon for the rear triangle. This indirectly compensates for some of the extra weight that the Pinion MGU adds to the e-mountain bike compared to a conventional mid-drive motor. As the gear components can also be dispensed with, the bottom line is more or less a zero-sum game. What is certain is that the Haibike Allmtn CF TRN/IQ weighs in at around 24 kilograms. In our opinion, this is an absolutely respectable figure for a full-suspension e-MTB with this amount of travel, correspondingly stable and somewhat heavier components, and the Pinion MGU.
3. New geometry promises plenty of riding fun
In addition to the now complete carbon construction and the modified integration of the shock, there are other details that have been revised on the frame. Compared to the other models in the Allmtn series, the head tube angle has been reduced by half a degree from 64.5 degrees to 64 degrees. This should primarily pay off on downhill sections, as it gives the bike a little more stability on very steep passages. As already mentioned, this e-MTB is not a dedicated downhill or enduro model. Haibike is focusing more on riding fun, striking a balance between uphill and downhill performance.
Its slightly different riding characteristics are also determined by the now shorter chainstays. Reduced from around 455 millimetres to 440 millimetres, they provide the necessary agility and liveliness on the trails. In combination with the smaller rear wheel, this results in extremely lively cornering, for example. This is further enhanced by the fact that the centre of gravity is shifted more towards the bottom bracket than on other ebikes. Finally, the rear wheel does not need a derailleur or cassette. Instead, the mass is concentrated exactly where you can control it best. And thanks to the relatively short 160-millimetre cranks, it rolls over roots, stones and other obstacles with plenty of ground clearance.
A small side note: Unlike the rest of the Allmtn series, the new models achieve a maximum system weight of 135 kilograms. That means a whopping 15 kilogrammes more. Since the new frame is made entirely of carbon, Haibike has either used better material, refined its testing methods, or both, or fine-tuned something else entirely. In any case, this should please people with a higher body weight.
4. Low maintenance and smooth shifting thanks to Pinion MGU
Much has already been said and written about the Pinion MGU. The fact that it combines the motor and transmission in a single unit offers far more than just weight advantages. Since the drive is completely enclosed in a housing, it requires almost no maintenance. Apart from routine checks, an oil change is only necessary after 10,000 kilometres. A second one after 20,000 kilometres. A third after 30,000 kilometres. And so on. This is because the system is capable of such high mileage. Since the carbon belt combined with the MGU from Gates also only needs to be rinsed with clean waste water at most, maintenance is completely covered.
With its range of 600 percent, the MGU even outperforms hub gears such as the 3X3 with its 554 percent. Other motor-gear units such as the Valeo Cyclee or the Intradrive GD8 lag well behind with 450 percent and 480 percent respectively. Haibike uses the twelve-speed version of the Pinion MGU in both versions of the Allmtn CF TRN/IQ. When shifting, you can choose between manual shifting and the semi-automatic and automatic functions that Pinion summarises under the term Smartshift. A total of four options are available:
- Start.Select = manual shifting, only the gear for starting from a standstill is set
- Pre.Select = start gear also preset, plus semi-automatic selection of the gear that matches the specified desired cadence
- Auto.Shift = MGU shifts automatically, riders control the desired cadence via the shift lever
- Auto.Shift Pro = for sporty riding such as e-MTBs, MGU shifts gears automatically, riders can override commands using the shift lever and select the desired gear themselves, after a gear change, MGU checks the new cadence and adopts it as the new target value
You can select which of these Smartshift options you want to use in the app or on the display directly on the ebike. Apart from that, you control the drive via its four support levels: Eco, Flow, Flex and Fly. As expected, Eco is the mode in which you ride as energy-efficiently as possible and use the battery as little as possible. Fly is the exact opposite. Here, you get the maximum power from the drive, regardless of how much capacity this costs the battery. Support levels two and three are adaptive and adjust the level of assistance to the current riding situation and terrain.
5. Removable battery on the Haibike Allmtn CF TRN/IQ
The ebike system also includes a removable 800 watt-hour battery. Integrated into the down tube, it can be removed and charged separately from the ebike at another location. You can access the electric drive via the minimalist Fit Remote Pure on the handlebars and the Fit Master Node display embedded in the top tube. The small control unit has a ring control. Similar to the Fazua Ride 60 Ring Control, you move the nose up or down on the ring to change the riding modes. An additional function button gives you access to other functions such as the lights, high beam, horn or the menu on the display. You can determine exactly what the button should do in the accompanying app.
The Fit Remote Pure is complemented by the Fit Master Node. The display has three function buttons and a 1.52-inch screen. The following information is permanently displayed on the screen:
- current speed
- battery charge level
- current assistance level (only at standstill)
- current time (only at standstill)
You can also operate the lights using the on/off button. Switch between assistance levels using the two arrow buttons below the screen.
6. New Haibike Allmtn CF TRN/IQ in two versions
There are only minor differences between the Haibike Allmtn CF 11 TRN/IQ and the Haibike Allmtn CF 10 TRN/IQ. With the first model, which comes with top-of-the-range features for 10,000 euros, you will find higher-quality components in the Rockshox suspension system and even more powerful brakes in the form of the Magura MT5. However, the alternative solutions on the CF10 for 8,500 euros also meet high standards. In the end, the deciding factor may well be whether you prefer the CF 11’s colour, which is almost reminiscent of rosé, or the dark blue of the CF 10.
Haibike Allmtn CF TRN/IQ 2025 at a glance
- Variants: Haibike Allmtn CF 11 TRN/IQ, Haibike Allmtn CF 10 TRN/IQ
- Frame: carbon
- Frame sizes: S, M, L and XL
- Suspension fork: RockShox ZEB Ultimate Charger 3.1 RC2, RockShox Psylo Gold RC
- Motor: Pinion MGU, 12-speed
- Battery: FIT InTube 800Wh
- Control unit: FIT Remote Pure
- Display: FIT Master Node
- Brakes: Magura MT5, TRP Slate EVO HD-M807
- Maximum permitted total weight: 135 kg
- Colours: Moab Rock/Black Ink, Nebular Midnight Blue/Pebble Grey
- Prices: from 8,500 Euro
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