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Hook EXT
A steel frame gravel bike with upper mid-range components and sram rival hydraulic disc brakes.
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| Weight | 24.3 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Steel |
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 650b Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | Rival |
| Brakes | SRAM Rival Hydraulic Disc |
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
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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
Dec 2019 · Cass Gilbert
After Bombtracks’ Groundwork event, Cass borrows a Bombtrack Hook EXT and takes it bikepacking in Germany, Belgium, England, and Wales for this review...
Engaging handling that’s fun unladen or with a light load
All the needs of a bikepacker catered for
Surpringly capable off road
Compliant frame and fork with tyre clearance that’s fit for purpose
Good looking finish with real attention to detail
Solid, reliable parts including powerful hydraulic brakes
A little on the pricey side
Gearing is too high for hilly bikepacking routes
Lowish front end may irk tall and leggy cyclists who like to be more upright
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 | COLUMBUS CROMOR double butted tubing, TA dropout, replaceable hanger, rack / fender mounts, 86 mm T47 shell BB Standard: T47, 86mm, Threaded Tire Clearance: 45c |
|---|---|
| Fork | BOMBTRACK EXT full carbon disc fork, TA, 1.1/2" - 1.1/8" tapered steerer, with fender / triple cage mounts |
| Bottom Bracket | FSA T47 BB for T47 x 86,5 mm |
| Headset | FSA NO.21/12/44 sealed external aheadset, 1.1/2" - 1.1/8" |
| Stem | BOMBTRACK ROAM forged alloy stem, -7° |
| Handlebar | BOMBTRACK CX-10 drop bar, 31.8 mm, 10° flare |
| Saddle | BOMBTRACK COMP saddle |
| Seatpost | BOMBTRACK PINE alloy seatpost, 27.2 mm x 300 mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | - |
| Grips | BOMBTRACK ESCAPE 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, 40T, 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 flat mount hydraulic disc brakes with 160 mm rotors Type: SRAM Rival Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Front: WTB ST i21 double wall, TCS 2.0, 32h, Rear: WTB ST i21 double wall, TCS 2.0, 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 NANO RACE folding tire, 27.5" x 2.1", Rear: WTB NANO RACE folding tire, 27.5" x 2.1" |
| Lights | - |
|---|---|
| Fenders | - |
| Racks | - |
First added March 17
Last updated March 17
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