The Ibis Hakka MX is designed for cyclocross, gravel and bikepackingIbis Cycles
The Hakka MX can be run with 700c or 650b wheels and tiresIbis Cycles
The iconic Ibis “handjob” acts as a fender mount on the Hakka MXIbis Cycles
The Hakka MX has asymmetrical chainstays to keep the rear end short and improve chainring clearanceIbis Cycles
Hakka MX sizingIbis Cycles
The Hakka MX will be available as a frameset and as a complete bikeIbis Cycles
Ibis has remade its cyclocross bike, the Hakkalugi, as a gravel / bikepacking rig, increasing the tire clearance and modernizing the chassis with a host of features.
The Hakka MX can be run with 700c or 650b wheels and tiresIbis Cycles
According to Ibis, the Hakka MX is intended to be the Swiss Army Knife of bicycles. It can run 700c tires ranging in width from 23 to 40mm, or 650b wheels with tires up to 2.1-inch wide.
This new Jack-of-all-trades machine has internal cable routing that can be configured for a variety of drivetrain combinations and can also accommodate an internally-routed dropper seatpost.
The iconic IbisIbis Cycles
It appears Ibis took some inspiration from Open’s U.P. gravel bike and lowered the driveside chainstay in order to maximize tire and chainring clearance without resorting to lengthy chainstays. Norco followed a similar tactic a few months ago when the company introduced the Search XR.
The Hakka MX has asymmetrical chainstays to keep the rear end short and improve chainring clearanceIbis Cycles
In addition to tweaking the frame for these growing genres, Ibis was also able to shave a claimed 150g from the previous version.
Last but certainly not least on the list of revisions is the adoption of the T47 bottom bracket standard. This oversized threaded system garnered a lot of attention when it was unveiled in November of 2015.
Since then, it’s been used by some custom frame builders but has yet to gain widespread acceptance, though that might be changing.
For those not familiar with this bottom bracket system, T47 is essentially an oversized version of a traditional BSA-threaded bottom bracket. The increased diameter allows for compatibility with 24 or 30mm crank spindles. The oversized bottom bracket shell is claimed to bolster stiffness, too.
The Hakka MX will be available as a frameset and as a complete bikeIbis Cycles
Ibis will offer the Hakka MX as a frame with matching Enve fork, and complete builds with SRAM Rival and Shimano Ultegra Di2, both builds feature 1x drivetrains.
Since Shimano is moving at a snail’s pace to develop clutch-equipped road derailleurs, the Ultegra kit uses an XT Di2 rear derailleur.
Buyers can also choose from 700c or 650b wheels with the ability to upgrade to Ibis’ own carbon wheels.
Frameset: $1,999 / £2,099 / AU$2,990
SRAM Rival: $3,299 / £3,349 / AU$4,790
Ultegra Di2: $6,499 / £6,099 / AU$9,390
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The Hakka MX will be available the last week of November. Visit ibiscycles.com for more information.
Josh Patterson is a BikeRadar contributor and former technical editor. He has spent most of his career working in the cycling industry as an athlete, mechanic and journalist. He holds a master's degree in journalism and has more than 20 years of experience as a cyclist and 12 years of experience riding and writing for BikeRadar, Cyclingnews, Cycling Weekly, Dirt Rag, RoadBikeReview and Outside Magazine. A native of the Flint Hills of Kansas, Josh was a pioneer in the gravel cycling movement, having raced the first Unbound 200 and many other gravel events around the globe. He considers himself a cycling generalist and enjoys road, gravel and mountain biking in equal measure. When not traveling for work, he can be found exploring the singletrack and lonely gravel roads that surround his home in Fort Collins, Colorado. In addition to his love of cycling, Josh is an enthusiastic supporter of brunch, voting rights and the right to repair movement.
