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2020 Ibis

Hakka MX Rival

A carbon frame gravel bike with upper mid-range components and sram rival hydraulic disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

$3,399
Weight2.2 lbs (frame)  
FrameCarbon
SuspensionRigid
ForkENVE
Wheels700c / 650b Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetRival
BrakesSRAM Rival Hydraulic Disc
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Terrain
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Hakka MX Rival
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

30 mph

Hakka MX Rival

36 mph

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Reviews

Summary

The Ibis Hakka MX is celebrated for its lightweight, versatile design, excelling in both speed and handling across various terrains. Its carbon frame offers stiffness and efficiency, making it a top choice for gravel racing and adventurous rides. While it shines in performance, some note its comfort could be improved over rough surfaces, and its premium price may deter some buyers.

Pros
  • Lightweight and stiff carbon fiber frame

  • Versatile geometry suitable for a wide range of terrains

  • Excellent climbing efficiency and razor-sharp handling

  • Smart design with full internal cable routing and T47 bottom bracket

  • 7-year warranty on the frame

Cons
  • Can feel harsh over rough surfaces due to limited frame compliance

  • Premium pricing makes it less accessible to some riders

  • Lack of certain mounts (e.g., third bottle cage, mudguard mounts on fork)

  • Non-flared handlebar may not suit all technical trail preferences

Key Quotes
Ibis calls the reengineered Hakka MX their Swiss Army knife, and I think that’s a fitting description of how it fits into not only their lineup, but into any stable of bikes.
BIKEPACKING.com
The Ibis Hakka MX provides a smooth and fast ride with great handling and space for wide tyres.
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The Hakka MX is a very lightweight and stiff carbon gravel bike that sacrifices a little comfort for pure efficiency.
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Ibis Hakka MX Rival

Nov 2019 · Jeremy Benson

The Ibis Hakka MX is a one of the top gravel bikes we've ridden and earned our Top Pick for Racing for its uncompromising efficiency. This carbon...

Highs
  • Very lightweight

  • Fast

  • Nice build

Lows
  • Can feel harsh over the rough stuff

  • Narrow non-flared handlebar

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off.road.cc
Ibis Hakka MX review

Mar 2019

The Ibis Hakka MX provides a smooth and fast ride with great handling and space for wide tyres and versatility by way of mudguard mounts, and it’s light on the scales, but it is a pricey prospect in a competitive marketplace.

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BIKEPACKING.com
Ibis Hakka MX Review: Ramble Approved

Dec 2018 · Lucas Winzenburg

While spending a month visiting the Rocky Mountains, Lucas had the chance to put an Ibis Hakka MX to the test. Find out how it fared...

Highs
  • Incredibly light frame weighs just 1 kg

  • Versatile geometry means it’s well suited to nearly anything

  • Smart updates make the new Hakka a bikepacking contender

Lows
  • Missing third bottle mount on the downtube

  • Lack of mounts on the fork blades

  • Expensive enough to be out of reach for many

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CX Magazine
Review: Ibis Hakka MX Versatile Cyclocross/Gravel Bike

Sep 2018 · Tom Pham

Ibis' Hakka MX cyclocross/gravel bike takes a versatile approach. Can it pull double duty for both 'cross and gravel? Find out in our review.

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Bikerumor
Ibis Hakka MX gravel monstercross bike - First rides & actual weights!

Nov 2017 · Tyler Benedict

Need a gravel bike? Cyclocross? Road? Bikepacking? Monstercross? The new Ibis Hakka MX might be just what you seek. First impressions & actual weight here!

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Carbon fiber monocoque

BB StandardT47, Threaded

ColorsBone White / Teal; Coal; Fireball

Fork

ENVE G Series Carbon Fiber Gravel Fork: Flat Mount, Fender Eyelets, Internal Routing, Through Axle

Bottom Bracket

T47 Threaded Bottom Bracket

Headset

Cane Creek 40 Headset, IS41/28.6 IS52/40

Handlebar

Ibis Flat Top 7075-T6 (42cm on 49cm and 53cm frames, 44cm on 55cm, 58cm and 61cm frames)

Saddle

WTB Silverado, 142mm

Seatpost

Ibis 31.6 Aluminum, 350mm

TypeRigid

Grips

Black EVA Bar Tape

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM Rival

Crank

Praxis Zayante Alloy, 30mm spindle, 40t Alloy Ring (170mm on 49cm, 172.5mm on 53, 55 and 58cm, 175mm on 61cm)

Shifters

SRAM Rival

Cassette

SRAM PG 1130 11-42

Chain

SRAM PC 1110 114 link with PowerLock

Brakes

SRAM Rival, Front: Flat-mount front disc, 160mm rotor (some images show post mount), Rear: Flat-mount rear disc, 160mm rotor

TypeSRAM Rival Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Ibis 733 Aluminum (27.5"/650b) or Stan’s Grail (700c), Ibis Hubs

Tires

Schwalbe Thunder Burt 27.5" x 2.1" or Maxxis Rambler 700c x 40mm, EXO

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