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Specialized · Globe Haul ST

Globe Haul ST

A compact hub-drive cargo bike with a 772Wh battery, 28mph assist and 419-pound total capacity
Market statusCurrent short-tail Class 3 utility bikeChecked Aug 15
Reference price$2,699.99 current directCurrent Specialized U.S. offer
Product cyclecurrentRelease history under review
EvidenceWell supported7 publishers · 3 independent
Next full checkAug 22, 2026Price checks run sooner
01

Ready to buy

Confirm the exact machine and complete setup

The retained reference is $2,699.99 current direct. Cargo and passenger accessories can add hundreds of dollars. Confirm the current configuration, included parts, support path, return terms and the work that must be preserved before ordering.

Buying stageMarket familiarity
02

Current market

The facts that change the ownership choice

Each line carries its own check date because price, software, specifications, and product cycle do not age at the same speed.

QuestionCurrent answerFreshnessBasis

Current price

$2,699.99 current direct

Cargo and passenger accessories can add hundreds of dollars. Confirm the checkout price and package before paying.

Checked todayDirect source1 evidence item

Market branch

Fast compact hub-drive utility
Checked todayOur synthesis2 evidence items

Purchase boundary

The short rack and hub motor support errands and one-passenger builds, while steep loaded routes and rear-wheel service deserve a real test
Checked todayOur synthesis2 evidence items

Battery

772Wh
Checked todayDirect source2 evidence items

Maximum assist

28mph
Checked todayDirect source2 evidence items

Total capacity

419 pounds including rider
Checked todayDirect source2 evidence items

Motor

700W rear hub
Checked todayDirect source2 evidence items

Current verdict

The compact high-speed value

Haul ST is compelling for fast urban utility when one-size fit, dealer access and price matter more than a mid-drive.

Checked todayOur synthesis7 evidence items
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Other paths

The alternatives change what the Globe Haul ST is worth

These are not generic competitors. Each one represents a different way to buy into the same market.

01lower upfront

Aventon

Abound SR

$1,899 current direct
Best fit
Connected value short-tail cargo
Tradeoff
Connected security depends on service and coverage, and the short rear platform is not a substitute for a two-passenger longtail
Open the source
02premium

Tern

HSD P5i

$4,999 current direct reference
Best fit
Short one-passenger utility cargo
Tradeoff
Its smaller rear deck suits one passenger and compact storage, while two-child routines need a true longtail or front loader
Open the source
04

What changed

The product has a history

Older observations stay in the ledger when the current view changes. That lets a buyer tell the difference between an old complaint, an active issue, and a problem that was corrected.

  1. notable

    Current market position retained

    Globe Haul ST was checked against its manufacturer record, the current category collection and the nearest ownership alternatives.

Price record

The price history starts here

Each amount stays tied to its source and capture date. Conflicting prices remain visible until the seller resolves them.

  1. $2,699.99 current direct

    Current reference priceA structured timeline will begin with the next source capture

05

Owner experience

What repeats after the purchase

Owner discussion repeatedly returns to rear-wheel service, controller behavior and loaded hill performance rather than specifications alone.

These are self-reported experiences from a changing mix of owners, conditions and software versions. They identify questions to test, not a failure rate.
SignalWhat owners reportOur readEvidence

rear-wheel service, controller behavior and loaded hill performance

Owners repeatedly return to local service, passenger accessories, rain covers, brakes, kickstands, low-speed handling, battery replacement, theft, storage and the difficulty of moving a heavy bike without power.

Ride the steepest loaded route and ask the servicing shop how it handles a rear flat.

1 evidence record
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Sources

Why we believe the current view

The page separates what a source states directly from what we conclude across sources.

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Globe Haul ST product recordSpecialized · identity

Specialized identifies Globe Haul ST as a compact hub-drive cargo bike with a 772Wh battery, 28mph assist and 419-pound total capacity

Source type
manufacturer
Content hash
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store excerpt
Open Specialized
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Globe Haul ST current offerSpecialized · price

$2,699.99 current direct was retained from the current manufacturer or authorized-market record with package and availability qualifications kept visible.

Source type
manufacturer
Content hash
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store snapshot
Open Specialized
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Globe Haul ST support and specificationsSpecialized · specification

Specialized publishes setup, compatibility or service material that makes this purchase boundary explicit: The short rack and hub motor support errands and one-passenger builds, while steep loaded routes and rear-wheel service deserve a real test

Source type
support
Content hash
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store excerpt
Open Specialized
04
Current electric cargo-bike marketUpway · price

Current dealer and resale listings show wide gaps between bare-bike and family-ready prices, changing generations, regional availability and meaningful value retention for supported premium systems.

Source type
retailer
Content hash
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store snapshot
Open Upway
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Best electric cargo bikes, updated April 2026WIRED · specification

Current hands-on coverage separates longtails, front loaders and compact utility bikes through passenger fit, handling, service, storage and complete accessory needs.

Source type
editorial
Content hash
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store excerpt
Open WIRED
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Current tested cargo-bike guidanceCyclingnews · consensus

Independent riding emphasizes loaded stability, useful carrying capacity, motor behavior, rider fit and the difference between a compact frame and an easy-to-handle load.

Source type
editorial
Content hash
cb828faa7a0c8a64…
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store excerpt
Open Cyclingnews
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Current cargo-bike ownership discussionsCargo bike owners · consensus

Owners repeatedly return to local service, passenger accessories, rain covers, brakes, kickstands, low-speed handling, battery replacement, theft, storage and the difficulty of moving a heavy bike without power.

Source type
community
Content hash
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store excerpt
Open Cargo bike owners
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Abound SR alternative recordAventon · alternative

Abound SR represents the connected value short-tail cargo branch at $1,899 current direct.

Source type
manufacturer
Content hash
21aa8b656e080469…
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store excerpt
Open Aventon
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HSD P5i alternative recordTern · alternative

HSD P5i represents the short one-passenger utility cargo branch at $4,999 current direct reference.

Source type
manufacturer
Content hash
08053d7480de68d2…
Use
store excerpt
Open Tern

The manufacturer record, current market collection, support material and independent category evidence were checked on August 15, 2026. The checkout package and regional support path still need verification. Owner reports are retained as bounded experience, not a reliability rate.

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