Ibis Hakka MX
83/100
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Number of Gears
Gearing Type
Weight
18.20, 18.60, 17.00, 18.30, 18 lb
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Summary of Reviews
We have read all expert and user reviews on the Ibis Hakka MX. In summary, this is what cyclists think. Published Dec 19, 2019 by Owen Jesse.
19 reasons to buy
- Ride quality on gravel, road and even singletrack was seen as ‘phenomenal’.
- Gear range was generous, with a deep low-end and no jumps between steps.
- Handling was responsive, stable. The Hakka leaned into corners on singletrack.
- Owners said it felt fast, even when fully loaded up for bikepacking.
- Most owners found assembly to be a breeze.
- The Hakka’s carbon frame was praised for its compliance and stiffness.
- Design of the Hakka’s frame was deemed ‘gorgeous’ by owners.
- The ‘fireball’ red colorway was lauded.
- Thunder Burt tires were grippy, Schwalbe G-Ones excelled on-road and off.
- The Hakka earnt a reputation for its climbing abilities on steep singletrack.
- For such a stiff rig, the Hakka delivered comfort on long-distance rides.
- Packaging was, reportedly, stellar.
- At 18.2lbs for a standard build – and 17lbs with custom parts, it was light.
- Clearance allows for 700x40c or 650b x 2.1” tires, with room for mud.
- A sheath over the downtube protects the carbon frame from rock strikes.
- Finish was superb. Hakka use Ibis’s iconic ‘handjob’ as a mudguard mount.
- Fully internal cabling keeps things protected and clean.
- Power transfer was seen as very efficient
- The T47 bottom-bracket is threaded, for easy replacement and maintenance.
10 reasons not to buy
- A couple of owners found gaps in their Hakka’s paintwork.
- It was reported that Thunder Burt tires didn’t roll well at low pressures.
- One reviewer was bothered by chainslap, even with a GRX Derailleur
- A tester would’ve appreciated more flare than was offered by the OEM flatbar.
- A tester said the ride was ‘jarring’, transmitting every bump on singletrack.
- Penultimate models had no mudguard mount on the front fork.
- One owner had to regrease the bottom bracket on a new Hakka.
- A ‘shelf’ on the frame behind the bottom bracket tended to collect mud.
- The last Hakka model’s fork was post-mount while the frame was flat-mount.
- Some riders felt the Hakka delivered a harsh ride, due to the bike’s uncompromising efficiency.
Bottom line
Most owners, testers and reviewers said the Hakka is loads of fun. With such aggressive geometry, it can also serve as a road bike, given skinnier rubber. It’s been tested and approved as a bikepacking rig, especially as it’s easily set up for 2x or 1x. Ports are provided for Di2 wiring, brake cables and hoses, or for an easy dropper-post install. There are some worrying reports of spares paintwork. Last year’s fork had no fender mount and used post-mount discs, while the frame was flat mount, making brake upgrades inconvenient. The new model has no such problem. This is an expensive but exciting high-end machine.Expert Reviews
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