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2018

Road Bike Buyer's Guide

2018 Road Bike Buyer's Guide Category: All Road

Ibis Hakka MX

A fast, forgiving, and perfectly balanced steed that lives for adventure.
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2018 Road Bike Buyer's Guide Category: All Road

Ibis Hakka MX

A fast, forgiving, and perfectly balanced steed that lives for adventure.
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Ibis Hakka MX

The past few years have seen a growing cadre of riders testing the very definition of road riding. And with previously outlandish actions becoming the norm, equipment must adapt to keep pace in this brave new world.

That's precisely the thinking that led to the development of the Hakka MX, which is every bit as radical as it is refined.

Tracing its lineage to the disparate worlds of cyclocross racing and mountain biking, the Hakka MX is informed by the growing interest in exploring far flung dirt roads, such as those found in abundance in Ibis's hometown of Santa Cruz, California. This eclectic blend of influences is a key part of its status as one of this year's most coveted mixed-surface offerings.

2018

Road Bike Buyer's Guide

When boldly venturing far from the beaten path, one expects that said path will require a degree of added ruggedness to succeed on the journey. In this case, that approach starts from the ground up with generous clearance for 40mm tires,

or 2.1 inch mountain tires should you opt for 650b wheels. Whichever wheel and tire package you prefer, there's ample room for mud and debris, along with the extra tire volume necessary to smooth out the most neglected of roads.

or 2.1 inch mountain tires should you opt for 650b wheels. Whichever wheel and tire package you prefer, there's ample room for mud and debris, along with the extra tire volume necessary to smooth out the most neglected of roads.

Although the Hakka needed to be stable, its handling had to be lively as well, which meant ensuring that the chainstay length didn't grow unnecessarily long. To ensure that the handling wasn't compromised by the need for tire clearance, Ibis opted for a conspicuously dropped driveside chainstay. The upshot to this choice is that in addition to offering a supple ride courtesy of the sizable tires, the MX carves turns with authority on both gravel and pavement.

The Hakka MX may be tailor made for mixed surface riding, but don't think for a second that the "road" portion of its "all road" designation has been abandoned.

The ~1000g frame weight strikes a fantastic balance of lightweight and ruggedness, ensuring that it will put away paved miles with ease.

And the nimble, responsive geometry ensures that the MX will maneuver easily within a pack on spirited group rides.

Especially when dressed in appropriate tires, this steed will pull road duty convincingly, without sacrificing the mixed surface aptitude that makes this standout so immensely compelling.

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2018

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Ibis Hakka MX

Tracing its lineage to the disparate worlds of cyclocross racing and mountain biking, and informed by the abundant dirt roads surrounding Ibis's hometown of Santa Cruz, California, the Hakka MX has become one of this year's most coveted mixed-surface offerings.

Boasting clearance for 40mm tires, or 2.1 inch mountain tires should you opt for 650b wheels,

this low, stable machine has become emblematic of the all road category's new school.

The dropped driveside chainstay makes room for such ample clearance without necessitating a sprawling chainstay length and allows the MX to carve turns with authority on both gravel and pavement.

And the bevy of thoughtful details, like removable fender mounts and mechanical or electronic groupset compatibility, ensure that this genre-defining machine can be precisely tailored to your locale as well as your tastes.

This combination has made the Hakka MX one of its category’s most noteworthy machines for those who regularly reimagine the very definition of "road."

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