Spending so much time in the bike showroom and learning about all different type of bikes, I've been intrigued watching the evolution of e-bikes. I've spent some time riding e-bikes recreationally but couldn't justify the cost.
When Specialized released the Globe Haul ST last year, I was intrigued. With all of its accessories and adjustability, it made me think about a bike as a mode of transportation instead of primarily recreation. The more time I spent with it on the floor, the more I wanted one. I finally purchased one a few weeks ago and it is fantastic! It's fun to ride. The lights are bright enough that I am comfortable riding in the dark. It's a smooth ride on pavement and decent on gravel.
The Globe Haul ST's low center of gravity and wide tires make it very stable, even for someone generally uncomfortable on a bike and adjustable enough that you can get the fit just right with just a few bolts. While not strictly recommended, the kickstand is also stable enough to support the full weight of the loaded rear rack and many riders will be able to sit on the bike stationary.
My Globe Haul ST has worked great riding around Burlington (Vermont). Transporting it can be awkward as many racks are not built for the weight, but I was able to fit it in the back of my car. So, once you have the bike where you are going to be riding, it's great. It was awesome biking, being able to keep up with traffic and locking it at the bike rack rather than having to find a parking space with a car.
The seat and handlebar adjustments are super easy to use. Specialized states that the Globe Haul fits people 4'5 to 6'4; and while I haven't tested the entire range, my mom is 5'6, I'm 5'11, my brother is 6'2 and it truly fits us all.
My family has been enjoying it in the hills of Woodstock where my mom, who hasn't ridden a bike in years because the seats are uncomfortable and it is too hard on the hills" loves it. She even rode up a steep two-mile hill with ease.
I am looking forward to biking around more with my Globe Haul ST and seeing what else it can do!
The Globe Haul ST & LT are available in-store at Skirack.
Stop by and test ride them today!