Specialized reveals the Haul ST utility e-bike from its new Globe brand
by Andrew J. Hawkins from The Verge - All Posts on (#64M15)
The low-step frame and big, chunky tires are designed for comfort and approachability. | Image: Specialized Globe, the utility e-bike brand from Specialized, finally revealed its first model today, and I'm low-key obsessed with it.
Back in May, Specialized announced it was creating a new e-bike sub-brand to liberate people from the scourge of car culture. The idea was to create a lineup of practical, affordable e-bikes that can that will focus on bringing more fun to local living while reducing the number of car, truck, and SUV trips needed for everyday transportation," the company said.
The teaser image showed a bike hidden from view by bushels of cacti loaded into dual front and rear panniers. I was intrigued because it seemed like Specialized, one of the top legacy bike brands in the US, was positioning Globe to compete with the growing...