Diamondback Haanjo 5C EXP

25 reasons to buy

• A hallmark of this rig is its versatility; as a bikepacker, commuter & gravel bike.

• Experienced tourers made good use of the 5C EXP’s front and rear rack eyelets.

• Unloaded, this bike was fast and nimble on gravel.

• The 27-speed drivetrain offers 571% range for steep, loaded climbs and fast flats.

• At a total weight of less than 22 pounds, this rig is incredibly lightweight.

• Deore components were of high quality.

• Off-road riders found the 5C EXP very comfortable with wide, low-pressure tires.

• Several users reported excellent customer service from the manufacturer.

• Buyers described excellent, safe and secure packaging with no damage to the bike.

• The 5C EXP screamed value and was significantly cheaper than the competition.

• 5C EXPs performed well saddled with large loads, as tested with 45lbs of cargo.

• Numerous buyers found it easy to assemble, even with little bike experience.

• Low-rider mounts on the fork provide multiple touring rack options.

• Mudproofing is ensured, withh fender eyelets on the frame and fork.

• A 73mm threaded bottom-bracket shell accepts MTB bottom-brackets and cranks.

• Internal cabling like this was usually seen on more expensive options.

• Barcon bar-end shifters were durable and didn’t interfere with front packs.

• On-road, an owner likened it to a classic Reynolds 531 steel road bike.

• The 5C EXP’s performance impressed on forest roads, singletrack, gravel and roads.

• This rig proved comfortable on long rides, loaded down with kit.

• 21mm HED Tomcat tubeless rims provided ample room for 2.1” wide tires.

• Bikepackers and tourers appreciated understated natural tones in olive or brown.

• Unloaded, the EXP 5C was a thrill-ride on rugged singletrack.

• Flared, 46mm wide DB X-Durance Gravel drop bars were lauded for their comfort.

• The stock DB Eldorado saddle received no complaints, even after epic rides.