Bombtrack Hook
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Facts
Summary of Reviews
We have read all expert and user reviews on the Bombtrack Hook. In summary, this is what cyclists think.
7 reasons to buy
- Versatility is one of the biggest draws of this bike. Pointed at offroad riding at high speeds, the Hook 1.0 pleased reviewers equally in urban and commuting settings.
- Numerous bosses (allowing for three bottle cages) and mounts for racks on the front and rear, provide for the possibility of carrying large loads (and the prospect of long-distance riding).
- The steel frame was seen to be comfortable, durable, stiff and strong
- With a polished finish, the Hook’s appearance was described as appealing and stylish.
- This bike can accommodate wide and / or tubeless tires. Alternatively, narrow road tires would lower the weight and allow for a better urban ride. This adaptability is a big plus to riders.
- The 2x10 groupset is a low-cost option that allows for riding with more weight.
- Some people described the mechanical disc brakes as effective
5 reasons not to buy
- Cables are partially exposed on the rear of the bike, worrying some riders who saw trouble coming in muddy or filthy conditions.
- The Hook was frequently described as being a bit pricey. Some riders and experts thought that better value could be found elsewhere, while others saw this bike as a higher quality option for gravel riding.
- The tires provided with the bike struck some reviewers as being slippery when wet. Many riders mentioned replacing them with 700 x 45c tires.
- It isn’t the lightest gravel / cyclocross option, coming in over 11kg. To some, this meant potential for strength under weight. For others, it’s a drawback.
- While the mechanical disc-brakes were seen as ample by a few riders, more people mentioned how the bike would have performed better with hydraulics.
Bottom line
The overwhelming impression, from rider and expert reviews, is that the Bombtrack Hook is fun and exciting to ride. It’s an example of a fairly recent style of bike, seeking to be an all-rounder that performs equally well in the city and in the rough. This versatility is the main benefit of the bike; wide or narrow tires, panniers or not, up to three water bottles… On the downside, it isn’t the lightest example of its kind and the braking wasn’t seen as the best. Given these weaknesses, some customers and experts suggested it could have done with a slightly lower price tag.
Expert Reviews
69/100 based on 4 rated expert reviewsBombtrack Hook EXT 2017
Bombtrack Hook EXT-C review
Bombtrack Hook – in brief review
Test for Bombtrack Hook 1 (2017 Model)
Bombtrack Hook EXT C – Chunky Tyre Adventure Bike Goes on a Carbon Diet
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Hooked
TESTED: Bombtrack Hook EXT
Operation “Gravel” on the Roc!
Test: Bombtrack Hook 2 – Stahlcrosser mit breitem Horizont
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