I've had my Hakka MX for about two and half years and have put just shy of 11k miles on it, it is quite simply the best bike purchase I've made in my 25+ years of cycling. That said, I lean to the racy side of the spectrum. I race CX on the Hakka with 700x35c tires, race gravel with 700x42c, and attack local single track with a 650bx50 set-up. Heck, for most of 2020 I ran the Hakka as a quiver killer and logged oodles of miles with deep carbon wheels with 28c tires. The Hakka does it all.
Totally agree! There is always something about my bikes that I don’t like, but not with the Hakka. It’s the ultimate machine for tearing up the countryside. Most of the negatives reviews, like this one, are from the go slow back packing crowd but this bike is clearly not designed for them. Mine is setup with zipp 303’s, 46 chainring, 10-42 cassette and carbon Fizik R1 finishing kit and I love it to bits, a true gravel race machine.
@@johnwedlake5543 yup. This past Saturday kicked off the CX season here in NorCal and the podium in my race (45A) saw 2nd and 3rd on Hakkas and the top spot was a Stigmata (a frame which is cut from the same clothe). Of note, although not present this past Saturday, the guy that won the rainbow stripes that adorn the Hakka down tube races this category. As for this specific review, it is exactly what I would’ve expected on this channel. I didn’t find it particularly negative but rather spot on from this point of view. This is not a “party pace” frameset and that’s okay. ✌️
I love how you’re reviews are multi-dimensional. They aren’t binary - good or bad. It also really helps flesh out each bike’s description beyond geometry or drivetrain or tire size, etc.
I like your review. I am more of the road bike, go fast, mindset but I always appreciate your perspective. You have such an interesting way of reviewing things. There are no bad bikes, just different bikes suited for different situations. I think you are a wonderful and inclusive ambassador.
I, a 50 yr old party pace rider, have had a Hakka for a couple of years, running 1.9 650b's, and love it. I have changed the fork, to the Enve adventure fork, and the bars to something with a bit of flair to accommodate bar bags. I've found it comfortable on multi day/week rides, just completed the BC Trail (11 days camping) and, although not the best bike for the route, it was still a good tool for the job.
Great video Russ. I agree with lots of your points here. I'm running my Ibis Hakka MX on the Terravail Rutlands 27.5x2.1 and they help to cushion the ride a bit. Takes some of the harshness out for sure. I pay for that with a real sticky tire on pavement though. Not in the good way. The bike feels like a rocket already and I'm sure with a smoother tire it would only get better. I wouldn't hesitate to do a bikepacking trip on this bike. I agree though that'd you'd have to pack very light. A tail bag and a small front bag could get the job done though. Shelter is overrated anyways! Overall I like this bike more and more every time I ride it. There are a couple things I wish were different but nothing I can't work around.
I am all about a big-tent test for gravel. Not much on the racy side. So keep on reviewing across the big-tent. I still learn with every video and that is a big attraction to this channel and PLP.
Happy Hakka owner here. As for the fender mounts, the late 2019 models started to come with the Enve Gravel fork that have fender mounts and the flatmout brake standard. It is definitely on the stiffer side, but with some bigger tires (I'm running 43mm Gravelkings) it's comfy enough for some rougher terrain.
I bought an Ibis Hakka MX ~2 years ago, and this review seems pretty fair and accurate to me. I also agree with other Hakka fans here that this thing is a rocket. I customized my Hakka pretty heavily. I swapped the stem for a Redshift ShockStop (which I learned about on this channel!), which helps soften the stiffness on gravel and singletrack. The drivetrain is SRAM AXS mullet, with a 44t chainring and 10-50t Eagle cassette. Although all that adds weight, with a light seatpost and saddle it's still
Another happy Hakka owner! Have been riding this beast since 2018, threw on some Roval SL 50's with Rene Herse Barlow Pass 700x38c tires... Great during races (Amstel Gold), weekend getaways and even bikepacking! Yes, it is more race inspired. The setup and possibilities are simple (=better). On flats and small climbs: 44t with 11-30, bikepacking and/or longer climbs: 38t or 40t with 11-40. Missing one extra bottle cage mount, but solved it with a Bedrock Sinbad Stash pack. Lightweight, strong, responsive and the one-bike-to-do-it-all (personal preference).
I've found that pairing a super-stiff, lightweight and responsive bike with ~40mm tires like the Hakka with suspension components like the Redshift Shockstop stem and seatpost is a decent compromise between climbing efficiency and being able to bomb down rougher descents without that paint-mixer ride quality. Can't do much about that toe overlap, though.
Couldn’t agree more. I had a Hakka MX with 650b for a bit - it was a terrific go-fast all road bike. The geometry is versatile and fun. Though it was too harsh for my liking, especially on long days on dirt. Perhaps the stiffness is better suited to larger riders. Fwiw, the current version of the Hakka has fender eyelets or mounts front and rear with the updated Enve fork.
Agreed. I’m about the same body dimensions as you, however I run my Hakka (53) with 650 2.2 thunderburts and a dropper post. Buck the race life. I want the supple life.
I own this bike and I absolutely love it! I have Hunt 650b Adventure Carbon wheels with 1.9" tires and use it on trails and chunk. The standard 700c set up that the bike came with is perfect for mixed road, easy gravel. I can go almost anywhere and if I needed to there are plenty of frame bags etc to make that happen. Yes this is not set up that way from initial purchase but can be easily modified for more adventure riding if you hunt for the right add on packs.
Love the aesthetic of this bike but every review I read had the word stiff in it. Tire clearance was also on the sportier side. Ended up buying a V2 cutty and am so happy I went to the other end of the spectrum
Hey, Russ. My current bike is a 10yr old REI/Novara mountain bike, I started commuting to work at the beginning of the pandemic and I’ve transformed the bike a few times, but it’s still the heavy frame and fork. I’ve been using the Archer e-shift setup since spring and recently switched from an alt bar to drop bars. (I really like the Archer setup, but I think the drop bar controls need to be a bit more durable, I’m not overly rough with my gear but those buttons mash easy and the rubber is degrading after being used all summer). Anyway…as I’ve been experimenting with that bike I’ve also been collecting the parts to build up a Hakka MX build. SRAM eTap AXS. It looks to come in around 17lbs with 700x35. A few purple accents here and there. I picked up a Carbon Tailfin Rack and will swap to 650b and pack up my UL camping gear I’m guessing with food/water I’m still easily 5-8lbs under the forty pound weight of the old bike.
Looks like a few folks have spoken to their positive experience with the Hakka as a proper quiver killer. I run it 2x. 700x30 for fast group rides. 700x35 with fenders as a winter rando bike. 700x42 knobbies for most gravel. Sure you get beat up a bit, but I’m curious if there is a substantial difference compared to a “compliant” bike running that same 700x42 combo. Also going to run it 650bx55 for bike packing. Though this would be a hakka ‘hack’ - I plan on swapping the enve gravel fork for the enve adventure fork, gaining the 3pack mounts and some mud clearance. Plus the tailfin rear rack system, I’ll have all the luggage carrying capacity I could dream of!
looks like you tested the older version of the Hakka (fork not current). I run mine with 650 wheels and mountain bike tires 2.2 in front 2.0 in the rear. Have a dropper mounted and an XT 11-46 cassette. this bike can crush any gravel or single track trail. Doesn't have mounts for serious bike packing but that is not what it is for. can be set up light and fast with 700c's or beefy with the 650's. one of the best bike purchases I ever made.
Russ! So excited to hear your opinions on the Hakka--The "lack of utility" you mention is spot on (which is why I "have to" have another bike for that). A couple quick things: 1. I swapped over to 650b's fairly recently (and have some vids on my channel about that and some other Hakka set-up stuff). 2. I've CRACKED two frames (size 53) and I'm not really that "badass"--Ibis warrantied them very quickly and with no problems. 3. I think I've finally found the perfect set-up for Santa Cruz riding with a Garbaruk 10-46 and 38t chainring. Anyhoo. Heart!!!
Sweet bike! I know this bike isn't quite your style but thank you sharing it with us & giving it a fair shake. Any chance of you being a to put a pair of 650b wheels on it? Looking forward to more on this electronic shifting system too.
I thought about buying the Hakka, but for the price of the frameset, you could get a custom (and way more supple) Independent Fabrications or Waterford and that's more my style. You could even have purchased a Honey Allroads titanium (Seven cycles) which would also be supple and last a lifetime.
I'm a bit surprised that a brand like Ibis with its legacy of mountain biking went more road inspired geo. I would have thought they would swing more toward mountain bike inspired geo along with nice wide 650b wheels; more monster-cross style. I would think that would fit the brand better.
Have you tried a Niner RLT 9 RDO? I’ve got one and really like it. I wish I had the newest model which has more tire clearance but maybe I’ll have to try 650b.
Not the bike for me (metal bikes for me), but super interested in the archer setup. Gotta find a way to mount a bottle cage around it before I'm ready to adopt though.
I would be interested in this or similar racy models from Cervelo, 3T and Specialized if I felt the desire to go fast on hardpack. Seems like a fun N+1.
Is this a 53cm? I know every “body” is different, but if I were looking to have a bike for more technical riding and wanted a smaller frame would this fit me at 5’9” tall (assuming this is a 53cm frame).
I've had my Hakka for a few years and enjoy it on the uphill but it is too bone-jarring on descents. I keep questioning why I'm on a bike that makes my body and especially hands hurt in bumpy stuff, and why the standover height is so high and the top tube isn't slanted down towards the seat tube at all. It's fun in the winter when roads are wet and I want extra traction, but even with 50cm 650b tires it's still not as cushy and comfortable on roads as my Ti road bike with 25c tires! I am doing what I can to save up, sell the Hakka, and get a Ti gravel bike or just a hardtail with 100m travel.
I'd be curious to know how you like those brakes/levers, i think they look like a decent option for budget hydraulic disc brakes with a bar end shifter.
Any chance to have a review of the Breezer radar X ? I didn't find much about it and it looks like it's an interesting mix. Thanks for your vids, cheers from France
I'm looking forward to your dbr review for this bike!!! I'm trying to decide between this system or the Gevanvelle lever arms that can be purchased and placed on the TRP hylex. Nice video as usual!
Just a question. I converted my silverback stride into mx set up. It can sure fit 650B/27.5x2.30 without problem. My question is is it compatible with 29er rims with 700x45c tire?
So I’m looking to purchase a Hakka and I’m curious about sizing. I’m 5’7”. Would you say that the 53 would be ideal for my height. I ride a size small Eddy Merckx EEKLO 70 currently
I run Steilacooms (700x38) on a racier bike (Ritchey Swiss Cross canti) however, being steel, I think that a lot of the rough riding you had is done away with. I will admit that I ride a lot of chunkier stuff and mtb-only trails and it can really kill my legs/back/spirits lol.
I think part of your issue is you got the wrong frame size!! It's too big for you and the seat post is pretty much bottomed out which means you don't have any seat post deflection to help smoothen the ride. Most comfort comes from he seat post flex, thus the resong for the Giant D-Fuse and the Canyon VCLS seat post (which I highly recommend on any gravel bike) .
@@PathLessPedaledTV just try a smaller size next time. You have short legs, which means you need a lower top tube (to have more seat post height). Reach can easily be adjusted with a longer stem. It's much harder to make a big frame small, than a small frame bigger. If you still disagree, just check with a reputable bike fitter.
yeah 40c will beat you up, especially at 25lbs up.....but anything lower, you risk pinch flat. I ride 38c mainly because 1. I'm almost 62, 2. I ride MOSTLY smooth limestone, level and stable and avoid the Hell in the Texas forests of roots and rocks and 3. I need to keep up so the smaller tires give me more speed.
The Haka is a nice bike but I can see how it doesn't meet your standards. It is more performance oriented for just getting out and riding. Nice bike for that.
Well - overall probably a good review for your followers who also know mostly steel frames and are indeed more on the party pace and utility train. But without knowing the Haka myself I'd assume an person used to such bikes and - more importantly - ride it with a fitting frame size - would come to a complete different opinion. Why: Tire volume and seat post extension first and foremost. With that super short Eddy Merckx era seat post extension any flex and additional dampening there could be in this very important part of the bike is virtually completely eliminated. And with tires which are for me a nice choice for several different terrains but for you relatively small and rarely used... well... yeah. Now there's a conundrum with this frame being a) to big for a sound seat post extension but already b) relatively short judging by your riding position and toe overlap. So that's probably a geometry not very fitting for you? Very possible - but that also reinforces both points: a) probably a review very fitting for your followers and b) probably not just because of eyelets or whatever but simply because of it's geometry and intended purpose not a bike for you.
The frame fits me well thank you very much. It is a stiff bike. Look up any other review and everyone says the same thing. And the small sizes have toe overlap. Regardless if it fits me or not that sort of sucks if you ride a small bike.
Nice video. I'm out. No more carbon frames . Had eight all broke . Done metal only for me. Tired of walking home carrying expensive bikes. Never again. Not even if free
Reviewing the "downhill feel" of a bike while not utilizing the drops is always going to feel sketchy and harsh. I know you've commented in the past the reasons for not riding in the drops while reviewing, but on a gravel bike, you are leaving so much on the table by not utilizing the drops.
I've had my Hakka MX for about two and half years and have put just shy of 11k miles on it, it is quite simply the best bike purchase I've made in my 25+ years of cycling. That said, I lean to the racy side of the spectrum. I race CX on the Hakka with 700x35c tires, race gravel with 700x42c, and attack local single track with a 650bx50 set-up. Heck, for most of 2020 I ran the Hakka as a quiver killer and logged oodles of miles with deep carbon wheels with 28c tires. The Hakka does it all.
I have the same experience with my Hakka, and also it makes a great bike packer as well. I run a 11-46 cassette for bike packing and it is a goat.
One bike for all terrain, my kind of bike
The best part of quiver killers like the Hakka MX is that you can let yourself buy more esoteric bikes that have cool and weird features!
Totally agree! There is always something about my bikes that I don’t like, but not with the Hakka. It’s the ultimate machine for tearing up the countryside. Most of the negatives reviews, like this one, are from the go slow back packing crowd but this bike is clearly not designed for them. Mine is setup with zipp 303’s, 46 chainring, 10-42 cassette and carbon Fizik R1 finishing kit and I love it to bits, a true gravel race machine.
@@johnwedlake5543 yup. This past Saturday kicked off the CX season here in NorCal and the podium in my race (45A) saw 2nd and 3rd on Hakkas and the top spot was a Stigmata (a frame which is cut from the same clothe). Of note, although not present this past Saturday, the guy that won the rainbow stripes that adorn the Hakka down tube races this category.
As for this specific review, it is exactly what I would’ve expected on this channel. I didn’t find it particularly negative but rather spot on from this point of view. This is not a “party pace” frameset and that’s okay. ✌️
I am not sure Ibis wants the Hakka to be associated with ‘party pace’ ;-)
Late to the party pace.
I love how you’re reviews are multi-dimensional. They aren’t binary - good or bad. It also really helps flesh out each bike’s description beyond geometry or drivetrain or tire size, etc.
I love my Hakka MX. I use a Redshift suspension seat post and 42mm Pathfinder Pros. Flies over chunky gravel and doesn't give up much on the tarmac.
@@spiritual_athleticism They fit perfect. Never had an issue.
I like your review. I am more of the road bike, go fast, mindset but I always appreciate your perspective. You have such an interesting way of reviewing things. There are no bad bikes, just different bikes suited for different situations. I think you are a wonderful and inclusive ambassador.
My son got built that bike a couple of years ago with DI2 GRX and has been really enjoying it.
I, a 50 yr old party pace rider, have had a Hakka for a couple of years, running 1.9 650b's, and love it. I have changed the fork, to the Enve adventure fork, and the bars to something with a bit of flair to accommodate bar bags. I've found it comfortable on multi day/week rides, just completed the BC Trail (11 days camping) and, although not the best bike for the route, it was still a good tool for the job.
Great video Russ. I agree with lots of your points here. I'm running my Ibis Hakka MX on the Terravail Rutlands 27.5x2.1 and they help to cushion the ride a bit. Takes some of the harshness out for sure. I pay for that with a real sticky tire on pavement though. Not in the good way. The bike feels like a rocket already and I'm sure with a smoother tire it would only get better. I wouldn't hesitate to do a bikepacking trip on this bike. I agree though that'd you'd have to pack very light. A tail bag and a small front bag could get the job done though. Shelter is overrated anyways! Overall I like this bike more and more every time I ride it. There are a couple things I wish were different but nothing I can't work around.
I am all about a big-tent test for gravel. Not much on the racy side. So keep on reviewing across the big-tent. I still learn with every video and that is a big attraction to this channel and PLP.
Happy Hakka owner here. As for the fender mounts, the late 2019 models started to come with the Enve Gravel fork that have fender mounts and the flatmout brake standard. It is definitely on the stiffer side, but with some bigger tires (I'm running 43mm Gravelkings) it's comfy enough for some rougher terrain.
Love my Hakka , light, fast, screams up hill. Would buy again
I bought an Ibis Hakka MX ~2 years ago, and this review seems pretty fair and accurate to me. I also agree with other Hakka fans here that this thing is a rocket. I customized my Hakka pretty heavily. I swapped the stem for a Redshift ShockStop (which I learned about on this channel!), which helps soften the stiffness on gravel and singletrack. The drivetrain is SRAM AXS mullet, with a 44t chainring and 10-50t Eagle cassette. Although all that adds weight, with a light seatpost and saddle it's still
Another happy Hakka owner!
Have been riding this beast since 2018, threw on some Roval SL 50's with Rene Herse Barlow Pass 700x38c tires... Great during races (Amstel Gold), weekend getaways and even bikepacking!
Yes, it is more race inspired. The setup and possibilities are simple (=better). On flats and small climbs: 44t with 11-30, bikepacking and/or longer climbs: 38t or 40t with 11-40.
Missing one extra bottle cage mount, but solved it with a Bedrock Sinbad Stash pack.
Lightweight, strong, responsive and the one-bike-to-do-it-all (personal preference).
I've found that pairing a super-stiff, lightweight and responsive bike with ~40mm tires like the Hakka with suspension components like the Redshift Shockstop stem and seatpost is a decent compromise between climbing efficiency and being able to bomb down rougher descents without that paint-mixer ride quality. Can't do much about that toe overlap, though.
Couldn’t agree more. I had a Hakka MX with 650b for a bit - it was a terrific go-fast all road bike. The geometry is versatile and fun. Though it was too harsh for my liking, especially on long days on dirt. Perhaps the stiffness is better suited to larger riders. Fwiw, the current version of the Hakka has fender eyelets or mounts front and rear with the updated Enve fork.
Agreed.
I’m about the same body dimensions as you, however I run my Hakka (53) with 650 2.2 thunderburts and a dropper post.
Buck the race life. I want the supple life.
I own this bike and I absolutely love it! I have Hunt 650b Adventure Carbon wheels with 1.9" tires and use it on trails and chunk. The standard 700c set up that the bike came with is perfect for mixed road, easy gravel. I can go almost anywhere and if I needed to there are plenty of frame bags etc to make that happen. Yes this is not set up that way from initial purchase but can be easily modified for more adventure riding if you hunt for the right add on packs.
Thank for the overview! I've had my eyes set on this bike for a while now.
Love the aesthetic of this bike but every review I read had the word stiff in it. Tire clearance was also on the sportier side.
Ended up buying a V2 cutty and am so happy I went to the other end of the spectrum
I have one, it's amazing on both the road and gravel but can certainly get bumpy on a rough gravel decent.
Hey, Russ. My current bike is a 10yr old REI/Novara mountain bike, I started commuting to work at the beginning of the pandemic and I’ve transformed the bike a few times, but it’s still the heavy frame and fork. I’ve been using the Archer e-shift setup since spring and recently switched from an alt bar to drop bars. (I really like the Archer setup, but I think the drop bar controls need to be a bit more durable, I’m not overly rough with my gear but those buttons mash easy and the rubber is degrading after being used all summer).
Anyway…as I’ve been experimenting with that bike I’ve also been collecting the parts to build up a Hakka MX build. SRAM eTap AXS. It looks to come in around 17lbs with 700x35. A few purple accents here and there. I picked up a Carbon Tailfin Rack and will swap to 650b and pack up my UL camping gear I’m guessing with food/water I’m still easily 5-8lbs under the forty pound weight of the old bike.
Looks like a few folks have spoken to their positive experience with the Hakka as a proper quiver killer. I run it 2x. 700x30 for fast group rides. 700x35 with fenders as a winter rando bike. 700x42 knobbies for most gravel. Sure you get beat up a bit, but I’m curious if there is a substantial difference compared to a “compliant” bike running that same 700x42 combo. Also going to run it 650bx55 for bike packing. Though this would be a hakka ‘hack’ - I plan on swapping the enve gravel fork for the enve adventure fork, gaining the 3pack mounts and some mud clearance. Plus the tailfin rear rack system, I’ll have all the luggage carrying capacity I could dream of!
That’s pretty much the build I’m currently setting up. Swapped for the ENVE Adventure and added the Carbon Tailfin.
👍🏼 it’s quite interesting that swap with the adventure fork!
looks like you tested the older version of the Hakka (fork not current). I run mine with 650 wheels and mountain bike tires 2.2 in front 2.0 in the rear. Have a dropper mounted and an XT 11-46 cassette. this bike can crush any gravel or single track trail. Doesn't have mounts for serious bike packing but that is not what it is for. can be set up light and fast with 700c's or beefy with the 650's. one of the best bike purchases I ever made.
Russ! So excited to hear your opinions on the Hakka--The "lack of utility" you mention is spot on (which is why I "have to" have another bike for that). A couple quick things: 1. I swapped over to 650b's fairly recently (and have some vids on my channel about that and some other Hakka set-up stuff). 2. I've CRACKED two frames (size 53) and I'm not really that "badass"--Ibis warrantied them very quickly and with no problems. 3. I think I've finally found the perfect set-up for Santa Cruz riding with a Garbaruk 10-46 and 38t chainring. Anyhoo. Heart!!!
I LOVE MY HAKKA!
Sweet bike! I know this bike isn't quite your style but thank you sharing it with us & giving it a fair shake. Any chance of you being a to put a pair of 650b wheels on it? Looking forward to more on this electronic shifting system too.
I thought about buying the Hakka, but for the price of the frameset, you could get a custom (and way more supple) Independent Fabrications or Waterford and that's more my style. You could even have purchased a Honey Allroads titanium (Seven cycles) which would also be supple and last a lifetime.
I'm a bit surprised that a brand like Ibis with its legacy of mountain biking went more road inspired geo. I would have thought they would swing more toward mountain bike inspired geo along with nice wide 650b wheels; more monster-cross style. I would think that would fit the brand better.
Sounds like its kinda like the Basso Palta. Got one - love it. And, yes, I ride it on the road a lot and on gravel when I can.
Have you tried a Niner RLT 9 RDO? I’ve got one and really like it. I wish I had the newest model which has more tire clearance but maybe I’ll have to try 650b.
Yes. Reviewed that a few years ago.
Good review, thanks Russ. 40mm tyres you say? I’m running 38’s and they feel supple to me! I guess we all have a different idea of what supple is.
Russ likes to go wide! It's weird coming from a road background to think of 40mm as narrow... :)
Not the bike for me (metal bikes for me), but super interested in the archer setup. Gotta find a way to mount a bottle cage around it before I'm ready to adopt though.
I would be interested in this or similar racy models from Cervelo, 3T and Specialized if I felt the desire to go fast on hardpack. Seems like a fun N+1.
Is this a 53cm? I know every “body” is different, but if I were looking to have a bike for more technical riding and wanted a smaller frame would this fit me at 5’9” tall (assuming this is a 53cm frame).
I've had my Hakka for a few years and enjoy it on the uphill but it is too bone-jarring on descents. I keep questioning why I'm on a bike that makes my body and especially hands hurt in bumpy stuff, and why the standover height is so high and the top tube isn't slanted down towards the seat tube at all. It's fun in the winter when roads are wet and I want extra traction, but even with 50cm 650b tires it's still not as cushy and comfortable on roads as my Ti road bike with 25c tires! I am doing what I can to save up, sell the Hakka, and get a Ti gravel bike or just a hardtail with 100m travel.
It’s a stiff bike. Not quite sure what they were going for but wouldn’t want to ride it on a really long gravel ride.
I'd be curious to know how you like those brakes/levers, i think they look like a decent option for budget hydraulic disc brakes with a bar end shifter.
Review on them soon.
Is that the $4600 Shimano GRX package? I am in agreement, I prefer more utility but that is one heck of an amazing bike.
Any chance to have a review of the Breezer radar X ? I didn't find much about it and it looks like it's an interesting mix.
Thanks for your vids, cheers from France
Contact Breezer and suggest it.
I'm looking forward to your dbr review for this bike!!! I'm trying to decide between this system or the Gevanvelle lever arms that can be purchased and placed on the TRP hylex. Nice video as usual!
Looks like a polished product from the cave of bad ideas. I like it!
Just a question. I converted my silverback stride into mx set up. It can sure fit 650B/27.5x2.30 without problem. My question is is it compatible with 29er rims with 700x45c tire?
Rus, any review of best value for money gravel bike for 2021-2022 even with the covid mark up price?
Unrelated to the bike, but lovin those yellow gloves.
I have the same bike and you have to push it a bit to get the real feel of what it can do!
So I’m looking to purchase a Hakka and I’m curious about sizing. I’m 5’7”. Would you say that the 53 would be ideal for my height. I ride a size small Eddy Merckx EEKLO 70 currently
Hard to say but it would be in the ballpark for sure.
What is toe overlap in 2022?
Only having one usable water bottle cage mount is a hard no for me.
Hey Russ, I know you aren't the biggest fan of multi-wheel size bike, but any thoughts on the Hakka when it comes to that?
Def what I'm looking at for a gravel bike. I have a DV9 atm but would love to get a Hakka MX and a full squish Ibis.
Can you put the shifting through its paces in the cave of bad ideas? Like use a Shimano RD, SRAM, and variants thereof.
I run Steilacooms (700x38) on a racier bike (Ritchey Swiss Cross canti) however, being steel, I think that a lot of the rough riding you had is done away with. I will admit that I ride a lot of chunkier stuff and mtb-only trails and it can really kill my legs/back/spirits lol.
The TRP hylex was originally designed to accept a Di2 TT shifter pod, glad to see Archer making use of the space!
Why do some have dropped seat stays?
Tire clearance.
@@PathLessPedaledTV Then why don't other hakkas have dropped seat stays?
Ibis claims 40mm max tire size.
maybe size difference?
Frame looks big for ya. Not a lot of seatpost. Or is it just the geometry?
Short legs.
@@PathLessPedaledTV ha true
Any chance you can review the Priority Apollo?
So you've got a mech rear derailleur that has to have it's battery charged to work, Am I missing something here???
No. You’re very perceptive. :)
I have one. amazing bike.
What is your height mate?
Those Kenda Flintridge tyres are quite good.
What a beautiful bike
I like the colour.
I think part of your issue is you got the wrong frame size!! It's too big for you and the seat post is pretty much bottomed out which means you don't have any seat post deflection to help smoothen the ride. Most comfort comes from he seat post flex, thus the resong for the Giant D-Fuse and the Canyon VCLS seat post (which I highly recommend on any gravel bike) .
I got the right size. Rather presumptuous to think you know my fit better than I do. It's a stiff bike. Period. Read any review on it.
@@PathLessPedaledTV just try a smaller size next time. You have short legs, which means you need a lower top tube (to have more seat post height). Reach can easily be adjusted with a longer stem. It's much harder to make a big frame small, than a small frame bigger. If you still disagree, just check with a reputable bike fitter.
@@TDZed I know what works for me. Next size down would have too low of stack. This is the best fit.
@@PathLessPedaledTV have you ever gotten a bike fit?
@@TDZed yes multiple. We even have a video on it.
yeah 40c will beat you up, especially at 25lbs up.....but anything lower, you risk pinch flat. I ride 38c mainly because 1. I'm almost 62, 2. I ride MOSTLY smooth limestone, level and stable and avoid the Hell in the Texas forests of roots and rocks and 3. I need to keep up so the smaller tires give me more speed.
The Haka is a nice bike but I can see how it doesn't meet your standards. It is more performance oriented for just getting out and riding. Nice bike for that.
I want one, but it’s probably out of my reach
Sounds like what I think of a classic CX bike.
It’s pretty much a cx bike.
Yep. For anyone who may not know, MX stands for Monster-cross, which usually means Cyclo-cross but with more tire clearance.
Well - overall probably a good review for your followers who also know mostly steel frames and are indeed more on the party pace and utility train. But without knowing the Haka myself I'd assume an person used to such bikes and - more importantly - ride it with a fitting frame size - would come to a complete different opinion.
Why: Tire volume and seat post extension first and foremost. With that super short Eddy Merckx era seat post extension any flex and additional dampening there could be in this very important part of the bike is virtually completely eliminated. And with tires which are for me a nice choice for several different terrains but for you relatively small and rarely used... well... yeah.
Now there's a conundrum with this frame being a) to big for a sound seat post extension but already b) relatively short judging by your riding position and toe overlap. So that's probably a geometry not very fitting for you? Very possible - but that also reinforces both points: a) probably a review very fitting for your followers and b) probably not just because of eyelets or whatever but simply because of it's geometry and intended purpose not a bike for you.
The frame fits me well thank you very much. It is a stiff bike. Look up any other review and everyone says the same thing. And the small sizes have toe overlap. Regardless if it fits me or not that sort of sucks if you ride a small bike.
Not a fan of the sizing. They jump from 49 to 53. A 51 would fit me the best
Nice video. I'm out. No more carbon frames . Had eight all broke . Done metal only for me. Tired of walking home carrying expensive bikes. Never again. Not even if free
So dreamy.....
Ibis is doubleplus unsupple.
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I trust Ibis
Reviewing the "downhill feel" of a bike while not utilizing the drops is always going to feel sketchy and harsh. I know you've commented in the past the reasons for not riding in the drops while reviewing, but on a gravel bike, you are leaving so much on the table by not utilizing the drops.
I doubt that being in the drops would have solved the harshness of the bike.
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I've heard the word supple so much it's losing meaning.
That’s how i feel about aero 🤷🏽♂️
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