2026 Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR vs 2025 Ibis Hakka MX
The Ibis Hakka MX size closest to your M is the 53. Compare the 53 instead
What changes on the Ibis Hakka MX
Compared with the Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR in M, the Ibis Hakka MX in 49 places the top of the head tube 38 mm lower and 3 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 18 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −38 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −3 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −18 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR, MIbis Hakka MX, 49Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR M | Ibis Hakka MX 49 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 373 | 370 | −3 mm |
| Stack | 570 | 532 | −38 mm |
| Head tube angle | 70 | 70.5 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.7 | 74.5 | +0.8° |
| Effective top tube | 540 | 517 | −23 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 430 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1026 | 1008 | −18 mm |
| BB drop | 71 | 70 | −1 mm |
| Standover | 802 | 729 | −73 mm |
| Seat tube length | 490 | 455 | −35 mm |
| Head tube length | 146 | 110 | −36 mm |
Differences are the Ibis Hakka MX minus the Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR. Full charts: 2026 Basso Palta III SRAM XPLR, 2025 Ibis Hakka MX.
Where each sits in its class
Basso Palta III SRAM XPLRIbis 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 | Basso Palta III SRAM XPLRSRAM Force XPLR AXS | Ibis Hakka MXApex |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Basso Palta III | Ibis Hakka MX |
| Shifter | SRAM Force XPLR AXS | SRAM Apex AXS |
| Derailleur | SRAM Force XPLR AXS | SRAM Apex AXS |
| Cassette | SRAM Force XPLR | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Chain | SRAM Force XPLR | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Crankset | SRAM Force XPLR | SRAM Apex 1 AXS |
| Chainring | SRAM Force XPLR | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | not listed |
| Wheelset | Microtech MX25 | Stan's NoTubes Crest Alloy |
| Tire | Pirelli Cinturato Gravel | Maxxis Rambler |
| Hub | Microtech U-RD.20 | not listed |
| Rim | Microtech MX25 | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Force | SRAM Apex AXS |
| Rotor | SRAM Red | SRAM CenterLine |
| Handlebar | Basso Carbon Gravel | Ibis Alloy Flared Bar |
| Stem | Basso Strato | Ibis 31.8mm Road |
| Bar tape | fizik Terra | not listed |
| Headset | Microtech Integrated Cables | Cane Creek 40 |
| Seatpost | Heart Carbon | not listed |
| Saddle | fizik Vento Argo | WTB Silverado Fusion |
| Bottle cage | Basso Piuma | not listed |
| Fork | not listed | Ibis Gravel Disc |
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