Specialized’s Globe Haul LT is a long-tail cargo bike with big schlep appeal
by Andrew J. Hawkins from The Verge - All Posts on (#6E97E)
Image: Specialized Specialized announced the second e-bike from its resurrected Globe brand, the Haul LT, a long-tailed (the LT" in the name) cargo bike with fat tires, a sturdy aluminum frame, and a $3,500 price tag.
A quick recap: in 2022, Specialized announced it was bringing back its defunct Globe logo for a lineup of heavy-duty e-bikes that could carry a ton of stuff but wouldn't break the bank. The first, the Haul ST, went on sale earlier this year and instantly won accolades for its utility, ride quality, and whimsical design.
A Class 3 e-bike with a 700-watt rear-hub motor and 772-watt-hour battery, the Haul LT looks every bit the Haul ST's successor. Design-wise, the two bikes are nearly indistinguishable, aside from the extended rear rack....