2021 Specialized Crux vs 2023 Ibis Hakka MX
The Ibis Hakka MX size closest to your 54 is the 53. Compare the 53 instead
What changes on the Ibis Hakka MX
Compared with the Specialized Crux in 54, the Ibis Hakka MX in 49 places the top of the head tube 34 mm lower and 12 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 12 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −34 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −12 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −12 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Crux, 54Ibis Hakka MX, 49Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Crux 54 | Ibis Hakka MX 49 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 382mm | 370 | −12 mm |
| Stack | 566mm | 532 | −34 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71.5° | 70.5 | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.5° | 74.5 | +1.0° |
| Chainstay length | 425mm | 430 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1020mm | 1008 | −12 mm |
| BB drop | 69mm | 70 | +1 mm |
| BB height | 283.5mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 808.5mm | 729 | −80 mm |
| Seat tube length | 530mm | 455 | −75 mm |
| Fork length | 400mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 140mm | 110 | −30 mm |
Differences are the Ibis Hakka MX minus the Specialized Crux. Full charts: 2021 Specialized Crux, 2023 Ibis Hakka MX.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized CruxIbis Hakka MX
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 | Specialized CruxCrux | Ibis Hakka MX |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | SRAM Apex | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM Apex 1 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X11 Extra | not listed |
| Crankset | Praxis Alba M30 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Praxis 6806 | not listed |
| Wheelset | Specialized AXIS Elite | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Tracer Sport | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Rival 1 | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Sport | not listed |
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