Ibis Hakka MX opinions
02-20-19, 05:56 PM
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Sick bike man, congrats. I have one in red. If I saw this thread sooner I would've chimed in and recommended it. I've used this bike for relaxed road rides w/ the gf as well as plenty of legit gravel events. I'll be using it this year at Barry Roubaix, Rebeccas Private, unPAved, d2r2 and a few others. Also used it for cx, but it's not really the best for racing cross. It does fine for what it is in that category though.
Anyway, I'm sure you'll be very happy w/ the bike. It really is an amazing ride.
Anyway, I'm sure you'll be very happy w/ the bike. It really is an amazing ride.
02-26-19, 09:42 AM
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Update: Finally got a chance to put it through its paces. The bike climbs REALLY well due to the light weight. The Schwalbe Thunder Burts are also fantastic... they roll pretty darn quick on pavement and are a pleasure to ride on the dirt. Coming from a road bike, it's amazing that you don't have to pick a line through the gravel. Just point it where you want to go and plow over everything. I now see how bikes like these become quiver killers... I'm glad I put helicopter tape on the bottom of the downtube.... the tires kick up a lot of small stones. Anyway, very impressed with the Hakka so far...
06-15-19, 10:27 PM
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Helicopter tape
BTW, which color did you get?
06-24-19, 01:46 PM
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07-14-19, 10:56 PM
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I took delivery of my Hakka two weeks ago. It exactly like Caliwild's, except that they were out of the alloy crank arms and substituted the carbon ones at no charge. Saves me 7 ounces. I absolutely love the bike. Handles chip sealed rods like smooth tarmac. It is my first bike with Sram components and as a life long Shimanno user I'm not sure that I like it.
I recommend this bike without any reservations!
I recommend this bike without any reservations!
07-15-19, 10:21 AM
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I took delivery of my Hakka two weeks ago. It exactly like Caliwild's, except that they were out of the alloy crank arms and substituted the carbon ones at no charge. Saves me 7 ounces. I absolutely love the bike. Handles chip sealed rods like smooth tarmac. It is my first bike with Sram components and as a life long Shimanno user I'm not sure that I like it.
I recommend this bike without any reservations!
I recommend this bike without any reservations!
08-30-19, 11:18 AM
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new bars
Threw on some new handlebars (Enve gravel bars) and couldn't be happier... the bars that came with the bike were basically road bars and weren't too confidence-inspiring on the descents... The Enve's have a nice flare and position the levers in a nice spot... Also upgraded the bar tape to Fizik's Terra tape and it feels really grippy and comfy. Super happy with the upgrade...
09-21-19, 07:07 PM
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Thanks for the tips... Will do some riding before deciding on the dropper...
Went with 27.5 wheels and I'm glad to report that there is NO toe overlap with a 9.5 shoe...
Also, bike (size 55) weighs exactly 19.2 lbs with the XT pedals and the carbon bottle cage...
I am very impressed with the fit and finish of the frame and components.
Went with 27.5 wheels and I'm glad to report that there is NO toe overlap with a 9.5 shoe...
Also, bike (size 55) weighs exactly 19.2 lbs with the XT pedals and the carbon bottle cage...
I am very impressed with the fit and finish of the frame and components.
09-22-19, 09:12 AM
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09-30-19, 07:23 PM
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I own a bike shop and carry 18 models of gravel bikes. I ride an Open myself. Absolutely the best ride, better than any of the mass produced bikes like the ubiquitous ones from Trek, Giant, Specialized or C'dale. And you can build it exactly like you want it...
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12-27-19, 10:08 AM
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Quick update... The true sign that the Hakka is a great bike is that I seem to grab it no matter what kind of ride I am doing (road or gravel). I pick it over several dedicated super light road bikes. It just rides so nicely over crappy streets and is comfortable yet responsive. I've owned lost of bikes over the past 30 years, but this might be the best one I've ridden.... High praise but it's very deserved...
12-29-19, 09:35 PM
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Quick update... The true sign that the Hakka is a great bike is that I seem to grab it no matter what kind of ride I am doing (road or gravel). I pick it over several dedicated super light road bikes. It just rides so nicely over crappy streets and is comfortable yet responsive. I've owned lost of bikes over the past 30 years, but this might be the best one I've ridden.... High praise but it's very deserved...
I couldn't agree more!! I think I've only been on my road bike twice since I got it. I am really looking forward to riding around Diamond Valley Reservoir in February/
I couldn't agree more!! I think I've only been on my road bike twice since I got it. I am really looking forward to riding around Diamond Valley Reservoir in February/
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