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Hook EXT-C
A carbon frame gravel bike with upper mid-range components and sram rival hydraulic disc brakes.
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| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 650b Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | Rival |
| Brakes | SRAM Rival Hydraulic Disc |
156cm – 166cm
163cm – 174cm
171cm – 182cm
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Summary
The Bombtrack Hook series is celebrated for its versatility, durability, and adventure-ready design, making it a standout in the gravel bike category. Reviews highlight its exceptional frameset, comfortable geometry, and robust construction, though some note the high price and limited comfort on rough terrain as drawbacks. The bike's ability to handle a variety of terrains and its numerous mounting options for bikepacking are frequently praised.
Versatile geometry suited for racing, riding, and bikepacking
Durable frameset with top-notch craftsmanship
Numerous mounting options for luggage and accessories
Comfortable and stable handling on various terrains
Good acceleration and efficiency on compacted gravel and asphalt
High price point, especially for titanium models
Limited comfort on very rough terrain
Some components may not suit all riders' preferences
Conservative aesthetics and occasional design quirks
By taking their super capable and versatile all-road frameset and offering it in what many would argue is the ultimate frame material, Bombtrack have created an irrefutably dreamy bikepacking platform with the new Hook EXT TI.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 · Cory Benson
Bombtrack's Hook gravel family grows again, now with a new on & off-road versatile, adventure & bikepacking-ready Hook EXT Ti in titanium...
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?
| Frame | TORAY T700/T800 Hi-Mod carbon, TA dropout, replaceable hanger, rack / fender mounts, 68 mm T47 shell BB Standard: T47, Threaded Tire Clearance: 45c |
|---|---|
| Fork | full carbon disc fork, TA, 1.1/2" - 1.1/8" tapered steerer, with fender / triple cage mounts |
| Bottom Bracket | T47 sealed BB for 30 mm spindle |
| Headset | FSA NO.42/ACB sealed integrated aheadset, 1.1/2" - 1.1/8" |
| Stem | BOMBTRACK ROAM forged aluminum stem, -7° |
| Handlebar | BOMBTRACK CX-10 drop bar, 31.8 mm, 10° flare |
| Saddle | BOMBTRACK PRO saddle |
| Seatpost | BOMBTRACK PINE aluminum seatpost, 27.2 mm x 300 mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | - |
| Grips | BOMBTRACK ESCAPE bar tape |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM RIVAL 1 rear derailleur, clutch, long cage |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | - |
| Crank | BOMBTRACK LYER forged aluminum crank, direct mount interface, 30 mm spindle, CNC machined aluminum, 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 F / 140 mm R rotors Type: SRAM Rival Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Front: HUNT ADVENTURE SPORT double wall asymmetric rim, TLC, i25, 28h , Rear: HUNT ADVENTURE SPORT double wall asymmetric rim, TLC, i25, 28h |
|---|---|
| Front Hub | Front: HUNT ADVENTURE SPORT sealed hub, 6-bolt disc, 12 x 100 mm thru-axle, Rear: HUNT ADVENTURE SPORT sealed hub, 11-speed, 6-bolt disc, 12 x 142 mm thru-axle |
| Rear Hub | Front: HUNT ADVENTURE SPORT sealed hub, 6-bolt disc, 12 x 100 mm thru-axle, Rear: HUNT ADVENTURE SPORT sealed hub, 11-speed, 6-bolt disc, 12 x 142 mm thru-axle |
| Tires | Front: WTB VENTURE TCS LIGHT folding tire 27.5" x 2.0", Rear: WTB VENTURE TCS LIGHT folding tire 27.5" x 2.0" |
| Lights | - |
|---|---|
| Fenders | - |
| Racks | - |
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Last updated March 9
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