HusqvarnaHard Cross
- Price
- €3,799 – €5,999
- Motor
- Shimano EP685 Nm
- Battery
- 630 WhCore S1+, integrated
- Travel F / R
- 180 / 170 mm
- Wheels
- Mullet 29" / 27.5"
- Weight
- 24.6 kg – 25.4 kg
Overview
The Hard Cross is Husqvarna's enduro e-MTB: an aluminium (6061) full-suspension frame with 170 mm of rear travel, a 180 mm fork and mixed wheels (29-inch front, 27.5-inch rear). Husqvarna describes it as slacker, shorter and more stable than its predecessor.
The five-build range splits by drive system: HC1 to HC3 use the Shimano EP6 (DU-EP600, 85 Nm) with a 630 Wh Core S1+ battery, while HC4 and HC5 get the Shimano EP8 (DU-EP801, 85 Nm) with a 720 Wh Core S2+ battery. Claimed weights range from 24.6 to 25.4 kg.
- 180 mm fork / 170 mm rear travel
- Mixed wheels 29" / 27.5"
- Shimano EP6 or EP801, 85 Nm
- 630 or 720 Wh integrated battery
Husqvarna Hard Cross builds
Hard Cross builds compared
| Hard Cross HC1 | Hard Cross HC2 | Hard Cross HC3 | Hard Cross HC4 | Hard Cross HC5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | €3,799 | €4,299 | €4,799 | €5,199 | €5,999 |
| Frame | Alloy | Alloy | Alloy | Alloy | Alloy |
| Fork | SR SUNTOUR Durolux38 Boost, Air | RockShox Domain R, DebonAir | RockShox ZEB Select, DebonAir | FOX Float 38 Performance, Grip | FOX Float 38 Factory, Grip 2 |
| Shock | SR SUNTOUR TRIAir | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ | RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ | FOX Float X Performance | FOX Float X2 Factory |
| Derailleur | Tektro RD-M350 | SRAM SX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Brakes | SRAM DB8 | SRAM DB8 | SRAM G2 R | SRAM G2 RSC | Magura MT7 |
| Wheels | Rim: Ryde Disc30 | Rim: Ryde Disc30 | — | — | — |
| Display | Shimano SC-EN600 | Shimano SC-EN600 | Shimano SC-EN600 | Shimano SC-EN600 | Shimano SC-EN600 |
| Weight | 25.4 kg | 25.1 kg | 24.6 kg | 25 kg | 24.6 kg |
Hard Cross geometry
| Size | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATop tube length | 574 mm | 604 mm | 632 mm | 661 mm |
| BSeat tube length | 410 mm | 435 mm | 460 mm | 485 mm |
| CSeat tube angle | 77.4° | 77.3° | 77.2° | 77.2° |
| DHead tube length | 100 mm | 115 mm | 130 mm | 145 mm |
| EHead angle | 64.5° | 64.5° | 64.5° | 64.5° |
| FChainstay length | 445 mm | 445 mm | 445 mm | 445 mm |
| GWheelbase | 1215 mm | 1248 mm | 1277 mm | 1309 mm |
| IBB drop | 18 mm | 18 mm | 18 mm | 18 mm |
| JStack | 647 mm | 661 mm | 674 mm | 687 mm |
| KReach | 430 mm | 455 mm | 480 mm | 505 mm |
| LStem length | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| MCrank length | 160 mm | 160 mm | 160 mm | 160 mm |
Source: Husqvarna E-Bicycles.
Husqvarna Hard Cross: FAQ
How much does the Husqvarna Hard Cross cost?
€3,799 – €5,999 depending on the build (Hard Cross HC1 €3,799, Hard Cross HC2 €4,299, Hard Cross HC3 €4,799, Hard Cross HC4 €5,199, Hard Cross HC5 €5,999); RRP Germany, VAT incl..
How many Husqvarna Hard Cross builds are there?
5: Hard Cross HC1, Hard Cross HC2, Hard Cross HC3, Hard Cross HC4, Hard Cross HC5. They share the frame platform and differ mainly in suspension, drivetrain, wheels and weight.
How much does the Husqvarna Hard Cross weigh?
Claimed weights range from 24.6 kg (Hard Cross HC3) to 25.4 kg (Hard Cross HC1).
What motor and battery does the Husqvarna Hard Cross use?
Shimano EP6 (85 Nm) with a 630 Wh battery (core s1+, integrated).
How much travel does the Husqvarna Hard Cross have?
180 mm fork and 170 mm rear travel on mullet 29" / 27.5" wheels.
