2025 Specialized

Haul LT

Trouble-free over 12 months with basic maintenance

Hub motor delivers power intuitively with limited ghost pedaling

Powerful brakes

Versatile with MIK-compatible racks and optional accessories

Replaces car trips effectively

Good value compared to higher-end cargo bikes

Motor lacks torque multiplication on steep grades (over ~12% requires hard work)

Shifting is not great (blamed on long housing)

Paint chips easily

Front light housing cracked

Running board cracked from light impact

Wide q-factor takes getting used to

Low bottom bracket causes crank strikes

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.