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Ibis Hakkalügi

  • Few test bikes have elicited as many comments from admiring onlookers as the Ibis Hakkalugi.

    Few test bikes have elicited as many comments from admiring onlookers as the Ibis Hakkalugi.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • A stout two-bolt house-brand aluminum post secures the San Marco Zoncolan saddle whose smooth corners work well for 'cross remounts but ultra-narrow nose is a bit uncomfortable when you're on the rivet.

    A stout two-bolt house-brand aluminum post secures the San Marco Zoncolan saddle whose smooth corners work well for 'cross remounts but ultra-narrow nose is a bit uncomfortable when you're on the rivet.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • Laser-etched logos on the house-brand bar, stem (and seatpost) make for a complete visual package.

    Laser-etched logos on the house-brand bar, stem (and seatpost) make for a complete visual package.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • The Ibis house-brand bars feature anatomic-type drops.

    The Ibis house-brand bars feature anatomic-type drops.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • Complete bikes and framesets include Alpha Q's superb CX20 carbon 'cross fork.

    Complete bikes and framesets include Alpha Q's superb CX20 carbon 'cross fork.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • Ibis's play on words carries through to this parody of the Flemish lion - if you need a hint, the frame color is called 'Phlegmish Yellow'.

    Ibis's play on words carries through to this parody of the Flemish lion - if you need a hint, the frame color is called 'Phlegmish Yellow'.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • Ibis takes the gram-shaving seriously: titanium bottle bolts are included as stock equipment.

    Ibis takes the gram-shaving seriously: titanium bottle bolts are included as stock equipment.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • Handy barrel adjusters are incorporated into housing stops though it'd be nice if the derailleur cables laid a bit closer to the down tube when picking the bike up for run-ups.

    Handy barrel adjusters are incorporated into housing stops though it'd be nice if the derailleur cables laid a bit closer to the down tube when picking the bike up for run-ups.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • The Hakkalugi uses compression molded carbon fiber dropouts similar to those on the road-going Silk SL.

    The Hakkalugi uses compression molded carbon fiber dropouts similar to those on the road-going Silk SL.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • Mud clearance on the sides of the tire is a bit tight but there's ample room behind the bottom bracket shell for muck to pass through.

    Mud clearance on the sides of the tire is a bit tight but there's ample room behind the bottom bracket shell for muck to pass through.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • Yes, the Handjob is back! It flexes a tad when the brakes are clamped really hard but those situations are typically pretty rare.

    Yes, the Handjob is back! It flexes a tad when the brakes are clamped really hard but those situations are typically pretty rare.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • TRP's wide-profile EuroX cantilevers and widely set seat stays provide heaps of room up top.

    TRP's wide-profile EuroX cantilevers and widely set seat stays provide heaps of room up top.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • The standard threaded bottom bracket shell is moderately reinforced.

    The standard threaded bottom bracket shell is moderately reinforced.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • The top tube is dead-straight and isn't flattened underneath but is of a large enough diameter that it's still reasonably comfortable on your shoulder.

    The top tube is dead-straight and isn't flattened underneath but is of a large enough diameter that it's still reasonably comfortable on your shoulder.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • The Hakkalugi uses medium-sized stays that are neither ultra-stiff nor marshmallow-comfy.

    The Hakkalugi uses medium-sized stays that are neither ultra-stiff nor marshmallow-comfy.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com

  • The shapely head tube houses a conventional 1 1/8" steerer.

    The shapely head tube houses a conventional 1 1/8" steerer.

    Photo credit © Emily Wren/www.emilywren.com