Did my first gravel race about a month ago on my mountain bike. Had a great time and decided to jump in on a gravel bike. I live in Jamestown ND a 100 miles from any type of bike shop. None I visited or called by phone had anything to demo. So I started to research a bike using internet resources, including this forum. Decided to go with the Diamondback Haanjo Comp. Had my size in stock at Amazon and a day later it's at my door.
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\nSome assembly required but I've done all my service myself for quite some time. Did I mention I'm 100 miles from a LBS. Not a problem assembling it. Kind of fun actually.
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\nPut 75 miles on the Haanjo this first weekend. So far I like it a lot. Only negatives I am seeing are the lack of full length derailleur housings and maybe the saddle. Also, who at Diamondback thought white hoods were a good idea for a gravel bike.
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\nRide is great. Control excellent. Bombing down gravel Hills at 35 mph no problem. Nice components. Wheels are decent but a bit heavy. Spyre brakes are very nice. Even bosses for 3 water bottle cages.
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\nAnyone thinking about this bike has any questions let me know. I'll be happy to try and answer.
Mine is a 53 cm. I'm 5'7" so I'm kind of between sizes. I knew what size I wanted based on other bikes of mine and the geometry numbers. I bought mine on Amazon for $1,119. Free 2 day shipping if you are a prime member. I just looked and the 53 price went up to $1400. I almost bought the Haanjo trail from Jenson USA for under $1,400. Waited too long and their price jumped up also. Most likely has to due with inventory levels.
I'm not recommending everyone buy their bikes online. If I had a local shop to work with I would prefer that route. The ones around here are too far away to be of any real service. They also tend to push either Specialized or Trek. Nothing wrong with either of those brands I just think you get more value from some of the other brands. I had narrowed my decision between a Raleigh Willard 2, a GT Grade 105 alloy and this bike.
If you look at the geometry numbers they are pretty similar. So I was focused on value over brand recognition and possibly higher resale value. I plan to put a healthy gravel generated patina on this bike.
Thanks for the reply. Same scenario where I live in Tampa, the shops sell the big three mostly. I went to Performance bike a national chain and even they couldn't get a Haanjo 59. The risky part is nailing your size ordering online. I might do it next time as well knowing what I know now.
Something to do with a dock strike out west. Who knows. I discovered the Kona brand and picked up a Rove Al and am thoroughly enjoying it. DB has same owners as Raleigh fwiw. I like Raleighs too maybe my next bike. Looks like you have plentiful dirt roads out there. It's nice to have room for the 40c on the Hannjo not all of the others can fit a wide tire. Keep us posted on how it's going down the road. AL
