The Bottleholders are a bit...unspectecular and don't look particularly secure either. How about some magnetic Fidlock holders? You'll never lose a bottle and they are delightfully cool and gimicky as well!
Should’ve put an XX1 Eagle AXS Eagle Derailleur and cassette. Atm the a 10/33 cassette it’s got neither good climbing or fast flat gears and without a clutch the chain is wobbling around and bound to fall off.
@Matthew Loveridge it's been a year or so... How's it holding up? Are you still riding? I'm still debating because the 31.6mm seatpost and the amount exposed... Do you think I could put a shim by cane creek to have 27.2mm seatpost? Strange they have such a thick post.
I think you should have gone with a 40 or 42 tooth chainring instead of the 34 and an eagle 10-50 cassette and derailleur so you could have the same easy gear as you do now and a much heavier sprinting gear so that it could keep up a little bit better on the road since it seems like more of an all-road bike, with those gravel king sk tires, and not a pure gravel bike
Beauty. My changes? 2x Shimano Di2. Larger gear range, and fewer batteries. (Running 46/30 [Absoluteblack] x 11-34) I have the same wheel/tire combo and they rock.
Same. Many great American retailers have come and gone - SuperGo, PricePoint, Nashbar (pre-Performance merger), etc - but Jenson has always been there.
01:39 Just so everyone knows since no one has seemed to mention it. Ibis calls it the "handjob". It used to be the cable hanger for cantis on their cross bikes.
Love the sense of humour at Ibis back in the day! I remember when Ritchey had their Logic steel tubeset and Columbus had Genius, so Ibis goes and names theirs Moron (as in "more on the ends" of a butted tubeset). Awesome.
Nice total wt. and build aesthetic. For gravel, I am starting a build with sub 1500 grams wheels from Hunt, likely the 2x GRX group, cable, not DI2. Hoping to go below 19lbs., and keep the rear cluster smallish and close together with the front 48/31t. 43mm seems and nice tire width and Panaracer is sure popular...if only it came with all black sidewalls! Very good description.
Love the cranks (I have the Stages version of these on my Moots Routt RSL). HATE the wheels (Hookless rims? no-thanks!) I'd have gone Shimano for the shifters and drive train, but that's personal preference
At first I was confused why Jenson would do a UK media sponsorship, because the bike market (even outside the Shimano world) favors insane mark-up in the North American market vs the rival EU market, then I realized BikeRadar probably has a massive North American audience that gets stuck with no real retailer alternatives.
I would have gone with a AXS Eagle rear derailleur and a larger cassette. That would have allowed you to use a larger front oval ring to improve climbing and top end speed.
I would just change the gearing and tires! I would put on an eagle xx1 axs derailleur with an xx1 cassette, and a 36 tooth chainring. For tires, probably just something with a bit more tread.
Really nice bike. The frame is a good shape because it allows for good size frame bags under the top tube. I would have gone with titanium bottle cages to match the crankset. My own dream bike would also be wireless but have no holes for derailleur cables.
@@ianiscaratti4924 yea but how's the cadence? It's not about whether you could hit the speed or not. 34x11, I'll be pedalling like crazy with a gravel bike to keep up with my road bike friends.
I'm pretty sure you will. My oneby gravelbike has a 42 tooth chainring and a 10-42 cassette. And it spins out at about 40 kph. That's with a proper tailwind, so not very often. With a 34 I'm sure it happens a lot more often.
René Wondergem Spin out at 40 ?! What sort of cadence do you ride at? I run a 34t chainring and a 10-50 cassette on my mountain bike and I’m perfectly comfortable cruising behind roadies at 42 kph. I spin. out at about 50.
René Wondergem Above 100 is spinning out ?! You need a big chainring. You grind mate. Most pros average about 105 over a race and some even do 110 +. I spin out at 140.
@@dannybeeh6332 that's simply not true. Under 80 is grinding. 80-100 is scientifically accepted as normal cadence. My optimal cadence is 92-96. Heart rate stays lowest at peak power. Track riders sprint at 120+ I start bouncing up and down my saddle above 105.
The Hakka looks and rides super nice. Best investment ever. Just wonder why you got the old version with the postmount fork instead of the new flatmount gravel forks.
Those cranks! Very nice build, the frame doesn’t stir the soul quite, however, and it looks oversized (not only seat/seatpost settings). Could be very different if seen in person, of course.
I would have done the same - simply choose the most expensive bits. Then sell everything on ebay and buy a good steel bike for a fraction of the price 😉
Fantastic frameset and bike build Mathew,it must cost a packet or be worth a packet.I thought the Orbea Terra was the best,this is even more appealing.Cheers.
What an amazing opportunity and beauty bike! Interesting you didn't go for lightest of everything, but the reason for doing so made total sense: going light for others so you can go classy on others :)
Matthew IBIS claims there is enough clearance in the frame for a 700x40 tire. You are running a 43. What was the clearance like? Did you measure the tire on the rim?
What I would change? Gearing which leads to entire groupo switch. For real gravel grinding you need 40t or 42t chainring in order to push on the flats and long descents (40km/h) and you still need the 1:1 ratio to climb which means 40 or 42 cassette which is not possible with Sram Red... Best option: Brand new Shimano GRX DI2 with long cage clutch rear derailleur plus 1x 42T chainring and 11-42 cassette.
Would have gone with Soma Cazadero tires in a 42 size all-around unless 50 fits in the front. I also would have gone Sram XX1 cause I rather not deal with wireless and charging, otherwise that looks like a tasty build.
Any chain drop with the 3rd party chainring? I was seriously considering upgrading to Force AXS on my Open U.P. but Wolftooth seems to be the only company currently manufacturing chainrings "compatible" with the 12sp flattop chain and this is the first video I've seen try it. I run the Easton EC90 SL crank with cinch power meter would prefer not to part with it for the heavier Force AXS crankset.
Have been running a Wolftooth chainring for a year now on very rugged terrain in Scotland, not once has it dropped the chain, very recommended by me, hope that is helpful. Ps, I went to my current Shimano/Wolftooth set up after running and breaking 2 Easton EC90sl's
@@gingerpinny Thanks for the reply. I'm not worried about Wolftooth, they make great products. I'm worried about AXS Flattop chain compatibility. The alternative is to go with DI2 which is known to worth perfectly fine with my crank using both Easton and Wolftooth cinch chainrings.
@@cliph6068 Ok mate, I misread your message a touch, haven't used the chain you mention, I just zoomed in on the Wolftooth which are great, as you say. Cheers !
150g weight savings could have been made by going with DT Swiss 240 straightpull hubs, 6 bolt rotors and direct mount chainring, so really there is even more room for improvement, dont even start me on Berd Spokes
Everything is supreme, congrats on the build! The only thing that I imagine you'll wanta change in the future are normal bars(40cm) and more aero bits (wheels/bars/etc).
17 lb final weight??? hell no too light for me. I'd spin the rear tire all over the place. I've got a Specialized AWOL with 2.2 tires on it and chro-moly and roughly 25 lbs and is perfect. great build bike looks sic
A bit late to the game, but I’d go with a 10-50 mountain cassette and a 42 oval absolute black chainring and salsa carbon wood chipper bars. Finish it of with crank brothers candy 11 peddles
What do you think to Matthew's build? Is there anything you'd change? Let us know in the comments!
The Bottleholders are a bit...unspectecular and don't look particularly secure either. How about some magnetic Fidlock holders? You'll never lose a bottle and they are delightfully cool and gimicky as well!
I'd change the recipient to me.
Another color if possible. And a front derailleur. And Shimano Dura Ace di. I like the crank.
I'd probably just go with a Mongoose hotshot or Fuji Traverse and spend the rest of the money on a hooker? Who's with me.....? "Crickets"
Should’ve put an XX1 Eagle AXS Eagle Derailleur and cassette. Atm the a 10/33 cassette it’s got neither good climbing or fast flat gears and without a clutch the chain is wobbling around and bound to fall off.
What’s the weight of the full build? Just curious. Thanks!
@Matthew Allen wow that's awesome! thanks for the follow up
@Matthew Loveridge it's been a year or so... How's it holding up? Are you still riding? I'm still debating because the 31.6mm seatpost and the amount exposed... Do you think I could put a shim by cane creek to have 27.2mm seatpost? Strange they have such a thick post.
How much does that setup weigh?
I think you should have gone with a 40 or 42 tooth chainring instead of the 34 and an eagle 10-50 cassette and derailleur so you could have the same easy gear as you do now and a much heavier sprinting gear so that it could keep up a little bit better on the road since it seems like more of an all-road bike, with those gravel king sk tires, and not a pure gravel bike
Yessss, this wireless eagle stuff opens a lot of opportunities.
that is on my dream bike which is still in my head only.
Yessss
Nothing is better than buying a frame and then finding out someone who really knows what they are doing made the same choice in a 'dream build'!
Imagine if you'd paid that much and then it's that much too big.
Beauty. My changes? 2x Shimano Di2. Larger gear range, and fewer batteries. (Running 46/30 [Absoluteblack] x 11-34) I have the same wheel/tire combo and they rock.
Beautiful bike, I wish Jensonusa would give me a free shopping spree! Been buying from them for close to 20yrs! :P
Same. Many great American retailers have come and gone - SuperGo, PricePoint, Nashbar (pre-Performance merger), etc - but Jenson has always been there.
He gets to keep this? ..Sheesh, Jenson USA sending free bikes to UK ...they don't give me a free water bottle!
@@cup_and_cone I remember supergo.. I went to the supergo in santa Monica ,then it changed to performance bikes..
I recently bought my dream 'everything' bike, an Enigma Escape with Hunt, DA and Ultegra. Bloody lovely.
That frame seems about 4-6cm too big, but otherwise it’s a great build.
It is lovely. My only change would be to go 2X, but that is more due to the riding in my area. Nice choices!
What was the cost of this built Mathew ???
50k
The damn crank arm alone are a cool $1k. The. Crank. Arms...
Around 10K if you just add it all up
$$$well spent💀
Awesome bike. I think 650 wheels would have looked nicer but that's a personal preference. The cranks are the standout for me. Thanks for sharing...
certified DENTIST bike
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@@WalfredoCirne DENTIST
Walfredo Cirne DENTIST
Virgin dental technician
The gold ibis head tube logo....is proper gold filling material :)
No weight, no cost.How did you lads not put in the 1 thing everyone wanted to know the entire time.
That's a good shout! We'll get Matthew the weigh it and let you know.
01:39 Just so everyone knows since no one has seemed to mention it. Ibis calls it the "handjob". It used to be the cable hanger for cantis on their cross bikes.
Glad someone mentioned it! Lack of brand knowledge by the presenter!
Love the sense of humour at Ibis back in the day! I remember when Ritchey had their Logic steel tubeset and Columbus had Genius, so Ibis goes and names theirs Moron (as in "more on the ends" of a butted tubeset). Awesome.
beautiful!!! its all i wanted, nothing to change.
OMG My dream crank... Love it !!!!
an option to consider www.lightningbikes.com/cranks/index.html
Not sure I can get on board with that bar tape / end plugs. they look a bit phallic!
Nice total wt. and build aesthetic. For gravel, I am starting a build with sub 1500 grams wheels from Hunt, likely the 2x GRX group, cable, not DI2. Hoping to go below 19lbs., and keep the rear cluster smallish and close together with the front 48/31t. 43mm seems and nice tire width and Panaracer is sure popular...if only it came with all black sidewalls! Very good description.
I just change the delivery address to my house.What a sweet build .
is that fork a post mount fork with a flat mount adapter being used? (@ 4:25) if so, who makes the adapter?
Yes looks like that. Would like to know who makes it
It's a www.assolutions.ca/
Beautiful bike! Concerned to see the whole thing assembled with a multi-tool though...
That is a super sweet bike , would have maybe opted for Shimano brakes and drivetrain but that's just me.
Love the cranks (I have the Stages version of these on my Moots Routt RSL). HATE the wheels (Hookless rims? no-thanks!) I'd have gone Shimano for the shifters and drive train, but that's personal preference
Great build. The only thing I'd changed is the gearing. This is too heavy for me! I'd go with an eagle 10-50 cassete and a 38 chainring.
At first I was confused why Jenson would do a UK media sponsorship, because the bike market (even outside the Shimano world) favors insane mark-up in the North American market vs the rival EU market, then I realized BikeRadar probably has a massive North American audience that gets stuck with no real retailer alternatives.
I would have gone with a AXS Eagle rear derailleur and a larger cassette. That would have allowed you to use a larger front oval ring to improve climbing and top end speed.
I would just change the gearing and tires! I would put on an eagle xx1 axs derailleur with an xx1 cassette, and a 36 tooth chainring. For tires, probably just something with a bit more tread.
Very nice build, the only thing missing is SRAM eTap AXS Mullet build (10-50 casette) Tried it on BMC Urs. It's epic!
Wooow, love those Cane Creek Cranks!!
Uhhh who makes that post mount to flat mount caliper adapter? Asking for a friend.
The DarKris I second that
A guy on another comment had the name
www.assolutions.ca
Really nice bike. The frame is a good shape because it allows for good size frame bags under the top tube. I would have gone with titanium bottle cages to match the crankset. My own dream bike would also be wireless but have no holes for derailleur cables.
34x10 is just way-way too small of an end gear...
agree, i think 2x is best on a gravel bike
wrong
i can go up to 46km/h with my 34x11 and 25c road tires
@@ianiscaratti4924 yea but how's the cadence? It's not about whether you could hit the speed or not. 34x11, I'll be pedalling like crazy with a gravel bike to keep up with my road bike friends.
Ianis Caratti no way you can go 46 while still pedaling on 34x11.
brennansquad why not?
Great bike for climbing and offroad but you'll quickly spin out on the tarmac, no?
I'm pretty sure you will. My oneby gravelbike has a 42 tooth chainring and a 10-42 cassette. And it spins out at about 40 kph. That's with a proper tailwind, so not very often. With a 34 I'm sure it happens a lot more often.
René Wondergem
Spin out at 40 ?! What sort of cadence do you ride at?
I run a 34t chainring and a 10-50 cassette on my mountain bike and I’m perfectly comfortable cruising behind roadies at 42 kph. I spin. out at about 50.
@@dannybeeh6332 above 100 id say I'm spinning out. My bike computer said 42 but I guess it was faster then? In a group ride I rarely look down 😅
René Wondergem
Above 100 is spinning out ?! You need a big chainring. You grind mate. Most pros average about 105 over a race and some even do 110 +. I spin out at 140.
@@dannybeeh6332 that's simply not true. Under 80 is grinding. 80-100 is scientifically accepted as normal cadence. My optimal cadence is 92-96. Heart rate stays lowest at peak power. Track riders sprint at 120+ I start bouncing up and down my saddle above 105.
Might have missed it but what did the bike weigh in at?
Thanks
The Hakka looks and rides super nice. Best investment ever. Just wonder why you got the old version with the postmount fork instead of the new flatmount gravel forks.
Ahhh Mathew Allen Again....love when hes in the video
Those cranks! Very nice build, the frame doesn’t stir the soul quite, however, and it looks oversized (not only seat/seatpost settings).
Could be very different if seen in person, of course.
Absolutely amazing choices
What is that clear kickstand you used?
I would have done the same - simply choose the most expensive bits. Then sell everything on ebay and buy a good steel bike for a fraction of the price 😉
No, carbon fibre any day.
What's the hand for again?
Did this set off anyone else’s Siri at 0:40? I didn’t think that would even be possible...
Fantastic frameset and bike build Mathew,it must cost a packet or be worth a packet.I thought the Orbea Terra was the best,this is even more appealing.Cheers.
Hey Matthew, you speak of changing it to 2x, if you wanted, is there space for the larger tire and an electric sram 2x?
What an amazing opportunity and beauty bike! Interesting you didn't go for lightest of everything, but the reason for doing so made total sense: going light for others so you can go classy on others :)
Matthew IBIS claims there is enough clearance in the frame for a 700x40 tire. You are running a 43. What was the clearance like? Did you measure the tire on the rim?
I thought the same thing. We ll never know though 😒
Please who knows where I can order this [or any other super gravel bike] internationally to West Africa
It's incredible and gorgeous but that groupset makes it more of a Cyclocross bike don't you think?
Speaking of what would I do if I were in your shoes, what bike shoe did you opt for?
What I would change? Gearing which leads to entire groupo switch. For real gravel grinding you need 40t or 42t chainring in order to push on the flats and long descents (40km/h) and you still need the 1:1 ratio to climb which means 40 or 42 cassette which is not possible with Sram Red... Best option: Brand new Shimano GRX DI2 with long cage clutch rear derailleur plus 1x 42T chainring and 11-42 cassette.
That “hand” thing looks like it’s just waiting to get torn off the seatstay by a rock or stick or something-just riveted on there.
I did hit the thumb up button, but honestly, I'm pissed jealous
My next build is the Ibis Hakka MX. What I would have done differently is put on the new Shimano GRX Group.
Where is your torque tool?
I love the bike. Can we get a long term bike review, please?
I like the bar tape... Who makes it?
Howard Dedrick Arundel. I don’t know why he couldn’t pronounce it
Can you buy this bike on the Cycle to work scheme?.
Yes but youll be paying it back for the next 15 years
Fantastic build I wouldn't change a thing !
Ibis' cheeky sense of humour, with that brake bridge replacement.
The ole handjob - they've been putting that on their bikes for a while.
Where are you riding in the video?
Would have gone with Soma Cazadero tires in a 42 size all-around unless 50 fits in the front. I also would have gone Sram XX1 cause I rather not deal with wireless and charging, otherwise that looks like a tasty build.
Any chain drop with the 3rd party chainring? I was seriously considering upgrading to Force AXS on my Open U.P. but Wolftooth seems to be the only company currently manufacturing chainrings "compatible" with the 12sp flattop chain and this is the first video I've seen try it. I run the Easton EC90 SL crank with cinch power meter would prefer not to part with it for the heavier Force AXS crankset.
Have been running a Wolftooth chainring for a year now on very rugged terrain in Scotland, not once has it dropped the chain, very recommended by me, hope that is helpful. Ps, I went to my current Shimano/Wolftooth set up after running and breaking 2 Easton EC90sl's
@@gingerpinny Thanks for the reply. I'm not worried about Wolftooth, they make great products. I'm worried about AXS Flattop chain compatibility. The alternative is to go with DI2 which is known to worth perfectly fine with my crank using both Easton and Wolftooth cinch chainrings.
@@cliph6068 Ok mate, I misread your message a touch, haven't used the chain you mention, I just zoomed in on the Wolftooth which are great, as you say. Cheers !
What bar tape is this?
I'd have had a shorter stem on the bike....but that's personal preference off-road
Congratulations on your new bike. Great job. 😃
He stole my dream build, for reals. The only thing I would change is the pedals, Crank Brother's candy.
Just put some on some flat bars, a 100mm front fork and a larger cassette and it would be my dream bike
Nice bike. And the 1x12 derailleur
Thumbs up for the T47 bottom bracket
150g weight savings could have been made by going with DT Swiss 240 straightpull hubs, 6 bolt rotors and direct mount chainring, so really there is even more room for improvement, dont even start me on Berd Spokes
How much for the entire setup
Awesome bike...very aesthetic 👍👍
Great looking bike, very nice 👍😀
That's a dream build alright. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Everything is supreme, congrats on the build! The only thing that I imagine you'll wanta change in the future are normal bars(40cm) and more aero bits (wheels/bars/etc).
Frame size appears to me to be too large for Matthew. Eh?
I would have put the Campagnolo gravel group on it.....since you asked.
Nice Seiko, too!
Beautiful, great bike great build!
Beautiful bike! Nice spec!. I do get the feeling it's a size too large?
Bars’ too wide, stems’ too long
@@joachimmacdonald2702 I guess. But I also think the seatpost is way too far into the frame. Ah well. Still would like a bike like this 😄😅
17 lb final weight??? hell no too light for me. I'd spin the rear tire all over the place. I've got a Specialized AWOL with 2.2 tires on it and chro-moly and roughly 25 lbs and is perfect.
great build bike looks sic
A bit late to the game, but I’d go with a 10-50 mountain cassette and a 42 oval absolute black chainring and salsa carbon wood chipper bars. Finish it of with crank brothers candy 11 peddles
I'd have gone with Di2 shifters with a XTR rear mech so I can have a massive range cassette. 11-46 and a 40t chainring sounds perfect to me.
Why not use eagle?
Where is a flared drop bar and a dropper post?
thats beautiful
The hand thing cleans excess mud from the tire maybe !
I would have bought instead a open u.p.p.e.r. frame with 1x11 setup. 42 chainring and 9-46 e13 cassette
Looks kinda big for ya!
So 43mm wide tires, the spec for the bike says 40mm clearance. Hmmm
Very nice but that bar tape is nasty looking! Like a leather sofa in a brothel.
Mechanical & use the extra shifter as a trigger for a dropper
Etap uses both shifters so that wouldn't work.
RockShox reverb now has a etap axs dropper post. Programmable.
I reckon your stainless bottle holders probably pretty much doubled the weight of that build!
I'll take the wheels and crank, you can keep the rest.
How much did it cost? Total price? =) DREAM 😎
Sana All
The hand job returns.
The "little hand" is called the Hand Job. God! I must be getting old to know that.