Earlier this year, bike maker Specialized revealed the first ebike aimed at filling "the gap between a commuter ebike and a car." The Globe Haul ST is now joined by a second model with a longer rear end for carrying more cargo per trip, or seating up to three kids for the school run.
The Globe Haul LT is built around a one-size aluminum frame with low-step access that sports a 31-inch-long (78.7-cm), MIK-ready rear rack, which is ready and waiting for panniers, seating, rear-wheel covers, running boards and more to be mounted.
The cargo ebike can also be configured with a "School Bus Kit" that's designed for rolling the kids and their gear to lessons and includes three padded seats, rails and boards, baskets and panniers, or as a "Big Rig" rocking six panniers and a basket for the weekly groceries. All in, the long-tail hauler is rated to carry up to 441 lb (200 kg), including the rider.
![The Globe cargo ebikes: the Haul LT (top) and Haul ST (bottom)](https://assets.newatlas.com/dims4/default/540974c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2880x1620+0+0/resize/1440x810!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnewatlas-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F2d%2F0d%2F9a3a722b42008ecfc9b4025d9663%2F4-act-1100-globelt-lc.jpg)
Helping the rider get around town with all that weight is a 700-W rear-hub motor for pedal-assist up to 28 mph (45 km/h) plus the option of a throttle. There's a torque sensor in the bottom bracket that responds to power at the pedal rather than speed for more response, and a 9-speed gearset for more flexible ride options. The onboard 772-Wh, UL2271-certified battery is reckoned good for up to 60 miles (96.5 km) of per-charge range.
Elsewhere, the Haul LT rolls on 20-inch double-wall rims wearing 3.5-inch-wide tires with reflective tan sidewalls. Stopping power shapes up as Tektro four-piston "ebike-rated" hydraulic brakes with 203-mm rotors. There's a 1,500-lumen headlight plus a 50-lumen tail-light to help with visibility day or night. Full fenders are included to keep splashes or debris at bay, and a double-leg kickstand makes for parked stability.
The Globe Haul LT is available now for US$3,500, which doesn't include the wide range of accessories like seating and panniers.
Product page: Specialized Globe Haul LT