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Hook ADV
A steel frame gravel bike with upper mid-range components and sram rival hydraulic disc brakes.
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| Weight | 29.3 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Steel |
| Suspension | Hardtail, 40mm |
| Fork | MRP Baxter |
| Wheels | 650b Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | Rival |
| Brakes | SRAM Rival Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
5'2" – 5'7"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'9" – 6'2"
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Summary
The Bombtrack Hook is a versatile and capable gravel bike that excels in both adventure and performance. It offers engaging handling, a compliant frame, and numerous mounting options for bikepacking. While it shines in off-road capability and comfort, some reviews note its higher price and gearing limitations for hilly terrains.
Engaging handling and fun ride quality
Compliant frame with excellent tyre clearance
Numerous mounting options for bikepacking
Solid and reliable components
Versatile for both adventure and performance
Higher price point
Gearing may not suit hilly bikepacking routes
Limited comfort on very rough terrain
The Hook EXT is the consummate, modern all-rounder.BIKEPACKING.com
Solid, no-nonsense and with a consistent focus on adventure. The concept works perfectly!
Gran Fondo MagazineIt’s a huge bundle of fun and just encourages you to explore and get away from it all.
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Oct 2020 · Benjamin Topf
Hardly any other German brand has made such a name for itself in the international bikepacking scene as Bombtrack. The Hook 2 combines features from numerous disciplines, including a big portion of bikepacking DNA. Is that enough to hold its own against the competition?
Value for money
Composure
Riding position
Bombproof!
Cable routing
140 mm rear brake rotor is too small
40 t chainring is too big
No XD freewheel
Aug 2019 · Cass Gilbert
Cass Gilbert heads out Bergisches Land to try Bombtrack's bikepacking-friendly Hook EXT, EXT-C, and the (slightly oddball) EXT ADV...
Jun 2018
Bombtrack is a young brand that has quietly been making waves recently with really interesting looking road and adventure bikes, and this all-new carbon fibre 650b Hook EXT-C is a highly capable, comfortable and great handling adventure bike if you really want to delve deep into the woods and escape the congested roads and plan an ambitious adventure into the unknown wilderness. The best gravel and adventure bikes you can buy for under £1000 When should you replace your bicycle chain? Buyer's guide to gravel & adventure bikes Thankfully the ride is more exciting than the looks.
May 2017
If you aren't fussed about 11kg+, this is a great bike with all-round potential and the lifelong assurance of a steel frame
Mar 2017 · Cyclocross Magazine
The category-busting Bombtrack Hook EXT bike serves up cyclocross geometry, fat 27.5" mountain bike rubber and Columbus steel. Is this a recipe for fun?
Jan 2016 · Matthew Loveridge
A pleasant all-rounder that’s priced on the high side, and isn’t as versatile as it could be. Buy if you want an elegant steel all-roader and you’re not counting grams
Looks, smooth ride quality, top notch wheels
Weighty, over-geared, expensive, and not quite the swiss army knife it claims
| Frame | 4130 double butted, heat treated crmo frame, replaceable hanger, rack / fender mounts, 86.5 mm T47 shell BB Standard: T47, 86mm, Threaded Tire Clearance: 45c |
|---|---|
| Fork | MRP BAXTER 40mm suspension fork, 1.1/2" - 1.1/8" tapered steerer Travel: 40mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | FSA 386EVO T47 BB for T47 x 86 mm |
| Headset | FSA NO.21/12/44 sealed external aheadset, 1.1/2" - 1.1/8" |
| Stem | RITCHEY WCS TRAIL forged alloy stem, 0° |
| Handlebar | RITCHEY WCS VENTUREMAX travel bar, 31.8 mm, 6° backsweep, 24° flare |
| Saddle | BROOKS CAMBIUM C15 saddle |
| Seatpost | KS E30i dropper seatpost, 27.2 mm, S / M: 65 / 390 mm, L: 100 / 400 mm Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | - |
| Grips | RITCHEY WCS PAVE bar tape |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM RIVAL 1 rear derailleur, long cage |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | - |
| Crank | FSA GOSSAMER PRO 386EVO alloy crank, FSA GOSSAMER alloy, narrow-wide, 38T, 1/2" x 11/128" |
| Shifters | SRAM RIVAL 1 double tap 1 x 11 |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1130 11-speed cassette, 11-42T |
| Chain | KMC X11 chain, 1/2" x 11/128", 114L |
| Brakes | SRAM RIVAL hydraulic disc brakes with 180 mm F / 160 mm R rotors Type: SRAM Rival Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Front: WTB ST i25 light double wall, TCS, 32h, Rear: WTB ST i23 light double wall, TCS, 32h |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | Front: BOMBTRACK ORIGIN sealed disc hub, 12 x 100 mm thru-axle, Rear: BOMBTRACK ORIGIN sealed disc hub, 11-speed, 12 x 142 mm thru-axle |
| Rear Hub | Front: BOMBTRACK ORIGIN sealed disc hub, 12 x 100 mm thru-axle, Rear: BOMBTRACK ORIGIN sealed disc hub, 11-speed, 12 x 142 mm thru-axle |
| Tires | Front: WTB RANGER TCS LIGHT folding tire 27.5" x 2.25", Rear: WTB RANGER TCS LIGHT folding tire 27.5" x 2.0" |
| Lights | - |
|---|---|
| Fenders | - |
| Racks | - |
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Last updated March 17
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