Imaking20 goes all road: Ibis Hakka MX

[Imaking20]

This should be fun:

[AZR3]

Dumped the Boone already?

[Imaking20]

Yeah, now in the possession of the wife.

[Imaking20]

Waiting for a hoard of parts to arrive on Thursday - but I couldn't help but at least throw a few on last night.

[AZR3]

[LouisN]

Where does that closed door lead to ? Curious...
LOuis

[AnkitS]

Decided to keep the 4.5ARs? Heard you were having some issues with the freehub.

[Imaking20]

Resolved, as mentioned in the thread I posted

[Imaking20]

So. Many. Parts. Showing up.

Here are some of the more interesting arrivals...

Another attempt at the Easton crank - since now I have a frame that it WILL fit on!


3T Bailout cassette. Clever design. Looks like it will be noisy. Hopefully it shifts ok!


Stans Grail CB7 Team wheelset (-8g once the XD driver is installed)



Compass / Rene Herse Snoqualmie Pass Extralite 44mm tires. I had a lot of back and forth about tire size, and really don't think I need so much tire - but the bike will fit them, they're arguably the fastest rolling "road plus" tire available, and have a light claimed weight. These pair are quite a bit lighter than I expected - actually slightly concerned that they're too light and may be fragile.

[AZR3]

I had a Bailout cassette before I went AXS, no issues shifting but after a while, even with frequent lubing of the chain and cleaning from the beginning, it got noisy

[Clean39T]

I had a Bailout cassette before I went AXS, no issues shifting but after a while, even with frequent lubing of the chain and cleaning from the beginning, it got noisy

With the constant crunch of gravel, maybe not such a big deal...?

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[Clean39T]

Build looks great. Love that color. And the stance of the frame in that size.

I have the same wheels coming on my next adventure in purchasing a gravel bike.......hoping they ride nicely and aren't too flexy (not an issue for you, maybe a bit for me)..

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[Imaking20]

I put out more wattz though, broh!

The wheels are reviewed to be a pretty soft riding rim - but that's my design. Generally pretty good feedback on lateral stiffness. That said, honestly, I haven't ridden a disc wheel yet where I had any concern about lateral stiffness. It's amazing what not hearing pad rub can do for you!

[Clean39T]

I put out more wattz though, broh!

The wheels are reviewed to be a pretty soft riding rim - but that's my design. Generally pretty good feedback on lateral stiffness. That said, honestly, I haven't ridden a disc wheel yet where I had any concern about lateral stiffness. It's amazing what not hearing pad rub can do for you!

You've got plenty of clearance too - 2mm tire deflection either side is NBD. They sound like perfect gravel wheels.

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[jemima]

Those tyres are crazy light for that size. Looking forward to pics mounted, and your thoughts about the raised ride height on that frame.