2022 vs 2021 Betta Halfmoon Gravel Bike | Comparison and Honest Review

An upgraded Betta Halfmoon gravel bike has arrived at the Philippine market last July 2021. This is the 2022 version, now with a better aerodynamic frame design and 35C stock tires.
I got the chance to check and took it on a short ride and here are my impressions of this affordable but quality gravel bike. Watch the video for the specs and honest review. Check it now!
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[@efrenrodridavez_absuelo5013]

Thank you so much. This Gravel bike is the best budget bike ever for me. Im planning to buy this nextweek. Thank you and God bless♥️

[@TheCyclelogist]

Good choice! Thank you 😍 Ingat lagi.

[@drixconstantino]

Thankyou so much sa pag shoutout sa group sir. Hahaha nadami na din kasi users. Solid review po ❤️

[@Padyakkotoh]

Salamat po sa review Sir Carlo..sakto looking po ako for buying a Gravel bike..

[@micmoc9760]

Angas 🔥 Salamat Sir. Dream ko dn yan.

[@ajaseremo5854]

Salamat sa magandang review! 😘

[@jrsadumiano7943]

Sobrang detailed.. thank you!!

[@TheCyclelogist]

Thank you for watching.

[@JuanandKharlMtb]

Salamat po sa napalinaw at honest review. Share ko po s gc namin. 🚲❤

[@TheCyclelogist]

Thank you.

[@tintoystinks5067]

Nice review Sir very informative.

[@TheCyclelogist]

Glad you liked it

[@cyclingchefglenn]

I did watch you 2021 model review last year po, and I agree kasi mahirap din talaga ung size nila lalo na mas malaki un TT and it follows lalayo ang reach kahit na iniksian ung stem, kung hindi ka matangkad mahihirapan po. At salamat naishare nyo ito kasi kawawa din ung mga kapadyak na maimpulse buy kasi totoong maganda na din sya for its price. Honest review po at 1st hand info. Ride safe, eat healthy and God Bless po

[@L.ACyclingVlogs]

Thank you po, i didn't know na isa lang po pala ang size na meron sa market.

[@jepoydalit3576]

Sana mag labas din ng mas maliit na size ng frame. Nice review po Sir ridesafe po palagi 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

[@gamingfarm8533]

Dko skip ang adds, ty sir sa review

[@TheCyclelogist]

Thank you and God bless😀

[@remiejoypalaylay]

Ganda 🔥😍

[@jah_real93]

aun ohh apakagandang review kay kinsenas katapusan☺️🤩😍

[@KarlMKPOV]

Wow sakto itong video nyo sir, naiisipan ko palang mag gravel bike, medyo nabibigatan na ako sa mtb ko haha. You just earned another subscriber! Kudos to you sir

[@TheCyclelogist]

Thank you and welcome to the channel. 😍

[@Goefrei0516]

As always ganda ng video Sir. Yown, shawarawt sa mga ka isda sa FB.

[@TheCyclelogist]

Thank you 😍 Ingat lagi.

[@linggodz7213]

New subscriber! Dahil sa bike nayan magoopen nako ng bank acc kahit 13 years old nako hahahhaha iba talaga pag dream bike!

[@bernardst11able]

I have betta feathertail keeper... same din issue sa brake at shifting... Kahit rim brake na matigas at mahina braking power. Bali palit brake cable housing lubricate at palit pads ayun ok na. Malambot na pigain. Yung sa shifting need adjustment lang sa rd. Kitang kita sa video malayo yung puley sa cogs kaya di smooth ang shifting. Nilubricate kuna rin mga cables.

[@Joeytv12]

pag dating sa price sulit na sya.siguro ang ma aupgrade mo nalang yung sa drivetrain.sa design at porma gusto ko sya minimalist lang ang design at ang kulay solid.Salamat lodi sa info more bikecheck vlog to come.Ridesafe po palagi!

[@TheCyclelogist]

Korek. Upgrade na lang. 👍

[@SergioGGiray]

Dami ko natutunan dito. Dagdag kaalaman bago bumili ng bike. Thank you sir Carlo #TheCyclelogist 🚴😊🙏

[@TheCyclelogist]

You’re welcome 😍

[@jepatawaran]

This. This is how a comparison review should be done. Ganda ng video at pagkakagawa, sir. Tanong ko lang po kung pwede siyang palitan ng Brake Caliper instead of Disc brake?

[@TheCyclelogist]

Thanks. Much appreciated 😍 Disc brake ready na yung frame nya. I’m not sure kung puede pa maconvert to rim brake kahit magpalit ng fork kasi designed ang frame to be fitted with disc brakes talaga.

[@intmode21]

thanks for this sir, planning to buy this gravel bike. P.S. New Subscriber here

[@TheCyclelogist]

Welcome to the channel.

[@bikexercisenilakay6809]

Watching here

[@bikexercisenilakay6809]

Nice sir

[@kenryuwiley6306]

1st idol... ride safe and God bless....malakas po b ang mechanical brakes nyang 2022 model??

[@TheCyclelogist]

Hindi po masyado. Nasa video sinabi ko po Sir Raul.

[@syoksaltyoutdoor2238]

Thanks

[@josephbenipayo9488]

Soon makakabili rin Sir.

[@TheCyclelogist]

Damihan pa natin uploads para makabili hehehe.

[@arismendoza6498]

Sir ano po BCD ng stock chain rings natin? 110 or 130? Planning to change the stock crank set up from 52-42T to 52-36T. Salamat.

[@leoalnas9041]

Idol,pashout po,ride safe po

[@williamnovero1273]

Just got the 2022 model and got so lucky it was the last stock

[@TheCyclelogist]

Ayos 😃

[@valari6101]

Sir ano po kaya ang pwedeng crankset na ipalit na ideal for beginners? para mas mapadali po paahon balak ko po kasi bumili ty po

[@vonmatthewportillo8989]

Idol salamat sa Mag tips may balak kase ako bumili ng Betta half-moon...

[@TheCyclelogist]

Ok. Sana nakatulong.

[@jejomarcalura1989]

Anu po Mas OK na model Para sa 5'6 height? Salamat, po

[@bikexercisenilakay6809]

Ganda Ng kulay

[@marczevnoellelentijas214]

Sir saan mas magandang bilhin 2021 model or 2022 sa height na 5'6?

[@johnguevarra7770]

New subscriber here I have 1 question sir why you’re so handsome 😍

[@Pjcorporal]

Dream bike!

[@mobilegameph6202]

Boss ano.mas sulit.bilhin spanker lester o halfmoon same gravel bike

[@mikediazong]

sir baka pwedeng malaman ang frame hub spacing nya?

[@jomantomarong5887]

Sana po magrelease ng mas smaller frame. Para sa mga 5'5" below, mahihirapan kasi ang posture naming maliliit...haha... Anyway, thanks Sir Carlo for the review, very informative po... More power and keep safe...

[@TheCyclelogist]

I agree. Ipapaabot natin sa Betta yan para malaman nila.

[@jomantomarong5887]

@@TheCyclelogist thank you po.

[@jimmoriarty997]

sir suggest naman ng magandang ipalit na rigid fork yung stealth black sana salamat po!

[@TheCyclelogist]

Toseek T800 rigid carbon fork kung makakahanap ka.

[@introvertbiker2966]

Sir. Recommend nmn po kayo ng murang Hydraulic brakes upgrade for Betta Halfmoon 2022... TY!

[@TheCyclelogist]

+introvert biker Walang mura eh.

[@joevanncrispableo1357]

Boss balak ko sana bumili ng Betta half moon 2022 ano pong bagay na size sa height ko na 5,4 to 5,6? Sana po ma notice

[@pressaltf4495]

may nag try na po ba na gawing flat bar ang handle bar?

[@naimas8120]

I'm from the Betta Halfmoon users group in Facebook.

[@TheCyclelogist]

Welcome to the channel

[@jedviolet]

Kung 5'4" ang height ko, mas advisable ba to get the 2021 version?

[@rodzzen3285]

Ba't po ganon, parang medyo struggle ang peddling, ok lang poba sa ahon and longrides ? If hindi po ano pong masusuggest nyong bike na goods for long rides and paahon na roads

[@biru5495]

Sir, wala pong available na size for 5'3 po?

[@jonaskahnwald4806]

Anu brand ng short mo doc?

[@gravelmankey3065]

New subs idol sir

[@TheCyclelogist]

Welcome!!

[@irrocabello3154]

Hi! Im planning to buy betta vs sunpeed kepler. What do u recommend po?

[@scheatygaming6459]

I know very late na po, at sure ako nakabili ka na po, pero Sunpeed Kepler po if you have the budget, solid tlga yung mga parts

[@kuys-chan9155]

Sayang sa skylark sana ako bibili kaso sarado nung sunday haha sa fb na lang kame naghanap -Matte silver yung aken 😁

[@Arcomedsvlog]

Panalo tong budget gravel bike....

[@TheCyclelogist]

Puede na yan sa bitin ang budget 😀

[@rameldelacruz3346]

Godbless po🙏🙏🙏

[@denzpenaflor7245]

sir carlo, planning a gift to myself ngaung dec😆 may stock pa ba kayo nyang betta halfmoon.. yung feather tail po ba anu max size ng gulong?

[@TheCyclelogist]

Hello. Wala ng available ngayon na Betta Halfmoon.

[@bryansundaypov]

Iba talaga sa pinas daming options.

[@TheCyclelogist]

Oo nga. Kumusta ka na bro? 😄

[@bryansundaypov]

@@TheCyclelogist Ayos naman Sir, back to normal na buhay dito, pero mahal padin mga piyesa. 😄

[@princejan1171]

ano po max tire na pwede jan

[@centdacles5746]

betta dumbotail user ako planning to buy betta halfmoon for a change

[@pdavici2605]

anu pong size nung rim?

[@unique6161]

Ang lungkot talaga pag maliit kang tao haha, gusto ko tong halfmoon kaso yung size ang problema. 5'3 lang kasi ako

[@min3chan835]

Ask po kung pwede i convert ung betta halfmoon gravel bike sa rb pero ung gulong lng i palitan ty Cyclelogist💪❤️

[@punkybooster4155]

Pwede nman ..gawin mo lang 700x28 or 700x25c..

[@ridewithbryann6568]

sir . follow up question.. pwede bang gumamit ng mas manipis na innertube ?? from 35c to 28c?

[@TheCyclelogist]

Anong size ng tires mo? Dapat magkapareho ang size ng tires at inner tube mo

[@ceejaylomibao1433]

Hello po, para po ba mashift ng FD ang chain from high gear to low gear ay dalawang beses (2x) po ba na ipipindot ang left shifter? Newbie lang po kasi sa gravel bike lalo na po na STI gamit ko 😅 originally, mtb user po ako.

[@TheCyclelogist]

+Cee Jay Lomibao Shimano ba drivetrain mo?

[@mariorecana8447]

Ride#safe po idol...

[@mohammadrakim3630]

5"9 ako bali sakto siya thank you sir

[@pnkman1453]

Thank you sa solid review sir! Tanong ko na rin po, Ano kaya magandang ipalit para hindi na makunat sa mga ahon yang betta halfmoon. Thank you!

[@TheCyclelogist]

Palitan mo ang crankset to a compact chainring 50-34T saka ang casette palitan ng mas malaki up yo 32-34T para mas gumaan iahon.

[@pnkman1453]

@@TheCyclelogist okay po kaya na yung shimano sora r3000 na grpset ang ipalit ko? Though pag iipunan ko pa hahaha

[@TheCyclelogist]

@@pnkman1453 Yes, puede yun :)

[@pnkman1453]

@@TheCyclelogist maraming salamat sa info Sir. 😁

[@bonifaciojrdavid1771]

good advice sir carlo. nag palit nko cogs shimano cs-hg201-9..11-36 plano ko next update ko alivio rd at 50-34 chain ring.. im old na kc..

[@pujnyawhehe4919]

Ano maganda sir eto or sunpeed kepler?

[@TheCyclelogist]

Kung pyesa mas maganda ang Kepler

[@naimas8120]

Sir, what is better to recommend under 13k, Betta Half Moon or Spanker Andersson R2?

[@TheCyclelogist]

Road bike yung Spanker. Gravel bike ang Betta.

[@naimas8120]

@@TheCyclelogist Pero sabi po kasi nila pwede daw po lagyan ng gravel tires si spanker?

[@TheCyclelogist]

@@naimas8120 depende kung kakasya sa clearance nya pero ang geometry nya pang road bike pa din.

[@Echo_Recon_01]

Isang size lang po ba yung sizes na ni release nila? or kung may option na frameset lng yung kukunin?

[@TheCyclelogist]

One size lang po. No frame option at the moment.

[@armandoalfiler1133]

Boss size ng stem ng stock rs boss.

[@zanjimanotoc4]

Idol balak ko po kasi bumili na ito! 5'7 1/2 po ako pwede po ba sa akin ito? At ano po maganda unahin i upgrade cogs or preno?

[@TheCyclelogist]

Puede naman kaso baka wala ka nang mabili nyan ngayon. Sa akin mas priority ko ang brakes than the cogs.

[@nixonhumawid2674]

Meron po bang size ng betta na fits sa 5"4' ang tangkad

[@TheCyclelogist]

Itong version na ito ay wala. Malaki ang frame size nito.

[@dionnelaborte9852]

sir para sa height ko pong 5'5 mas recommended po ba na yung 2021 model ang piliin ko?

[@TheCyclelogist]

Yes. Kung may mahahanap ka ba or bibili ka ng 2nd hand.

[@rickdakokotemaster1014]

Sir good day sir Carlo ask lang sna kung pweding kabitan ng groupset ng MTB at corner bar..... thank more powér...... god bless...

[@TheCyclelogist]

Bakit? Di mag mtb ka na lang. 😄

[@rickdakokotemaster1014]

@@TheCyclelogist thanks sir Carlo,may fat bike sir na kz ako balak ko ibenta at mag gravel at yung group set ko ilagay jan.

[@TheCyclelogist]

@@rickdakokotemaster1014 Depende yan sa pyesa mo. Technically puede lalo na kung straight na groupset naman. Depende din kung ilang speed ang ikakabit mo. Pag 12 speed baka hindi kaya ng clearance ng frame. Bakit hindi ka na lang bumili ng mtb tapos panipisin mo ang tires to 1.5” since halos ganun na din yung gravel bike.

[@rickdakokotemaster1014]

@@TheCyclelogist thanks again sir Carlo and God Bless.. . Ride safe.....

[@froilandelacruz973]

Gdam sir s heighk54 ano p sukat pde s akin frame? Tnx

[@TheCyclelogist]

48 cm

[@icerink239]

Bet ko yung cog size. Parang road bike yung bilis ko

[@shiftervlogz9717]

Bilis may 2022 na agad na model Baka 2023pa ako makabili ng RB hehe Maganda talaga RoadBike Mas Mabilis .

[@titobagito]

Yung crankset at cogs ang medyo sablay pa. 11-25T cogs tpos 52T/42T chainrings. Ang bigat ipedal lalo na sa mga newbie. Sablay pa yung top tube size. Hindi proportion sa size 50.Hopefully mag improve pa next year.

[@TheCyclelogist]

I agree. Sana man lang compact na cranset 50-42T.

[@reynoldsagnes9271]

Ng upgrade ako ng crank 50-34 mas maige cia compare sa stock na crank mahirap iahon

[@noirxtok2377]

Sir ano po ba maganda Spanker Lester r5 or Betta Halfmoon 2022 po na gravel. Sana po bigay niyo sakin pinaka honest explanation niyo at final choice para mapagisipan ko po kung ano bibilin ko. THANKS PO

[@TheCyclelogist]

Sorry hindi ko pa nakita yang Spanker Lester

[@noirxtok2377]

@@TheCyclelogist ganon po ba. Reply back po kayo kapag nakita niyo na po at kung ano ang mas preferred niyo.

[@riogeronimo2550]

Sir! Pwede po kaya sa sensah ignite ang 36t na cassette na pang upgrade? Palit chain nalng din? Tama po ba?

[@TheCyclelogist]

Ilang speed? Kung 9 speed hindi ako sure kung kaya ng RD nya.

[@riogeronimo2550]

@@TheCyclelogist 9 speed po kaya na 11-32t ? Mahirap kasi sa ahon.

[@rayanthonyespedido2609]

Sir, ano po height nyo? 5’7” almost 8” malayo ba talaga reach?

[@TheCyclelogist]

5’8”. Yes medyo malaki talaga ang frame size nito.

[@jefryonis6087]

5'3 lang ata ako ... Ano itsura ko kapag ganito kalaki bike ko?

[@armandoalfiler1133]

Bosss npgndang vlog my konting tanong lng sa psi nio ano ang maximum 700x35 n gulong sna mapnsin rs po

[@TheCyclelogist]

+ARMANDO ALFILER check nyo po kung ano ang nakalagay sa wall ng tires ninyo. Nakaprint po yun dun.

[@llooyydd]

kadalasan po nung nabiling bhm sa group walang grease yung bb

[@TheCyclelogist]

Bigay natin ang feedback na yan sa supplier.

[@reynoldsagnes9271]

Betta halfmoon gravel bike user ako sa height na 5"6 parang mahaba para sakin ung frame

[@antoniodelovino9492]

San kayo naka bili Ng betta gravel bike 2022 model?

[@TheCyclelogist]

Skylark’s Bike Shop

[@johnlloydlavadia8893]

Solid talaga tong betta halfmoon 2022 ito gamit ko now di nmn ako gaano na papagod siguro fit lng sakin pero maganda sya upgrade nlng ng kunti sa parts nya.

[@gilbertmorcilla3145]

Yun oh...betta halfmoon...sir carlo pag bumili ako nya sa shop moh,,bigyan mo ko 50% discount....hahaha kiddo...

[@johnjazerilo8343]

Mas maganda siguro kung mag rerelease sila ng pinoy friendly na size.

[@migo8259]

Ask ko lng? Pwd ba yung 2x12 na shimano slx na crankset sa quick release na frame(135mm O.L.D)? 11-46t 11 speed po yung Cassete ko.

[@TheCyclelogist]

Wala namang kinalaman kung QR or TA ang frame mo sa crankset. Ang dapat mong check ay kung ano yung Bottom bracket ng frame mo (press fit ba or threaded) tapos check mo ang crankset na ilalagay mo.

[@migo8259]

@@TheCyclelogist sabi po sa akin ni Kuya NardoPutek pag pumili po daw ng crankset, dapat parang payong yung design (-6mm offset) para fit at suitable sa pang QR na frame.kaya lng wala na nakalagay sa description ng Shimano website.

[@TheCyclelogist]

@@migo8259 ano ba muna ang frame mo? Dapat dun ka nakabase.

[@nickflores9206]

Does the 2022 model have any other sizes? I'm a 5'5 rider and am interested in this bike.

[@TheCyclelogist]

Unfortunately, this model has one size only.

[@erwinbalangue8219]

my wife got me the 2022 version just last week as a birthday gift. i'm 5'4 and at first, halata talaga yung long reach forward. i think this is one of the few things na papalitan ko, yung stem para mas comfortable yung reach. upgraded na yung cogs to a bigger set so super smooth yung ride even uphills. i'm slowly getting the hang of this bike even though its not recommended for my height. so, yes; rideable yung bike na ito even for guys na 5'4 or 5'5 ang height. and steal talaga yung bike for the price we got it for. 🙂

[@BikeForFunPH]

hello sa mga Halfmoon user

[@romygablino9204]

Pwede po sa 5'1 na height tas yung size ng bike is 50 pwede ba?

[@TheCyclelogist]

Hindi po. Malaki po sa 5’1” yan

[@jeromezaradulla8025]

Sa 5'7 na height. Ma rerecomend mo ba sya? Salamat sir.

[@TheCyclelogist]

Check mo yung haba ng frame sa kamay mo at katawan mo. Yung taas I think puede naman na.

[@jeromezaradulla8025]

Salamat sir.

[@dyeus4464]

Available po ba ito sa Skylark's?

[@TheCyclelogist]

Sold out na po

[@jhonleequintia3987]

Sir ask ko lang po kung pede yan sakin kasi yan po balak Kong bilhin around 5'6 po kasi ako or 5'7 tas payat po ako

[@TheCyclelogist]

Isukat mo para mas sigurado. Kung mahaba naman ang katawan at kamay mo baka magfit sa iyo yan.

[@morissonibarola7566]

Magandang araw po Sir Carlo, kapag 5 feet 7 inches/1.70 meters/170 cm po yung height ko. Ano pong recommended na size ng gravel bike ang bagay sa akin? Thank you po in advance.

[@TheCyclelogist]

50-52cm puede

[@morissonibarola7566]

@@TheCyclelogist Okay po sir. Saan po yan sinusukat at paano po pumili ng gravel bike?

[@TheCyclelogist]

@@morissonibarola7566 Mula sa Center ng bottom bracket papunta sa tip ng seat tube

[@morissonibarola7566]

@@TheCyclelogist Okay po, salamat po Sir Carlo 😊.

[@3xortgms241]

Good po ba yan sa pang 5'9 na height

[@TheCyclelogist]

Yes

[@janri1629]

5'6 po kaya na height sir pwde gumamit nyan?

[@TheCyclelogist]

Puede. Adjust na lang sa seatpost height.

[@fofo5642]

Size 50 lang po ba ang betta halfmoon 2022? Walang 52 or 53? Im around 5'8. Will size 50 be ok? Thank you 🙏

[@TheCyclelogist]

One size only. Pasok sa height mo yan.

[@fofo5642]

@@TheCyclelogist thank you! Switching from MTB to gravel. Ride safe po!