2024 Specialized

Haul LT

Trouble-free in 12 months with basic maintenance only

Powerful hub motor delivers good efficiency

Drivetrain in great shape after thousands of kilometers

Intuitive power delivery with very limited ghost pedaling

Powerful brakes

Carries up to one adult and two kids easily

MIK standard front and rear racks for easy accessory attachment

Cavernous rear cargo bags

Much less expensive than comparable cargo bikes

Shifting isn't great

High q-factor takes getting used to

Steep hills over ~12% require hard work

Motor feels unassisted on 18%+ grades

Frame paint chips easily

Front light housing cracked around mount

Low bottom bracket can be a concern

Running board cracked

The Globe Haul LT is simply one of the best-performing e-bikes we’ve reviewed, with above-average results in all areas of our testing.

The bike can carry up to 176 lbs on the rack and up to two passengers! It can be loaded down with up to 6 hard-shell panniers, and it has an MIK-compatible cargo rack.

The bike’s feel is highly adaptable. Its sensitive torque sensor and powerful motor can make it feel reserved and natural, punchy and power-hungry, or anything in between.

It fits one of the widest ranges of riders we’ve ever seen, from 4’5” to 6’4”, because of its telescoping stem and seatpost.

It handles predictably and precisely due to its 700mm-wide riser bars and its 20×3.5” Carless Whisper tires.

As a Specialized bike, the Haul LT feels thoughtfully designed and well-built. It’s reliable but backed by a Globe-al (sorry, pun intended) network of trained mechanics.

We found the bike comfortable to ride and pedal with a gel saddle, standard rubber grips, and a crank-forward design

We liked the Globe app’s presentation and ease of use, but we wish it was not required to see the battery charge percentage, turn off lights, etc.

Considering the LT’s price, we hoped to see safety features like brake lights and turn signals.