2023 Ibis Hakka MX vs 2021 Specialized Crux
The Specialized Crux size closest to your 55 is the 56.0. Compare the 56.0 instead
What changes on the Specialized Crux
Compared with the Ibis Hakka MX in 55, the Specialized Crux in 49 places the top of the head tube 40 mm lower and 13 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 14 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −40 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −13 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −14 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −1.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Ibis Hakka MX, 55Specialized Crux, 49Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Ibis Hakka MX 55 | Specialized Crux 49 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 382 | 369mm | −13 mm |
| Stack | 580 | 540mm | −40 mm |
| Head tube angle | 72 | 70.5° | −1.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5 | 75.5° | +2.0° |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 425mm | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1021 | 1007mm | −14 mm |
| BB drop | 70 | 71mm | +1 mm |
| Standover | 802 | 781.5mm | −21 mm |
| Seat tube length | 550 | 490mm | −60 mm |
| Head tube length | 155 | 115mm | −40 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 281.5mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 400mm |
Differences are the Specialized Crux minus the Ibis Hakka MX. Full charts: 2023 Ibis Hakka MX, 2021 Specialized Crux.
Where each sits in its class
Ibis Hakka MXSpecialized Crux
Each bike is ranked against the other gravel bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Ibis Hakka MX | Specialized CruxCrux |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM Apex |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM Apex 1 |
| Chain | not listed | KMC X11 Extra |
| Crankset | not listed | Praxis Alba M30 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Praxis 6806 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Specialized AXIS Elite |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized Tracer Sport |
| Brake | not listed | SRAM Rival 1 |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Power Sport |
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