Submitted by
Avi
a
from Ashdod, Israel Date Reviewed: December 21, 2002
Favorite Trail:
carmel mountain
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$488.00
Strengths:
Strong frame cheap
Weaknesses:
original shocks sucks. not enougth travel in the rear.
Bike Setup:
haro ex0 2000, psylo xc 2002, Odyssey twisted pro platform pedals, wtb speed-v saddle, wtb dual-duty rim in the rear wheel, wtb motoraptor dna 2.4 tires...all the rest is stock.
Bottom Line:
After upgrading it, this bike kicks ass. Who should buy it? - A beginning freerider that don't have the cash to buy the more expensive models. This bike in not good for xc (too heavy). For value I'm giving 4 chilis because you must upgrade this bike to have fun with it, and that means spending more money on it. Overall 5 chilis because its an excellent frame
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Submitted by
Shunsuke Kuwayama
a Weekend Warrior
from Santiago, Chile Date Reviewed: July 22, 2002
Favorite Trail:
El Molino
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$250.00
Purchased At:
Full Bike in Chile
Strengths:
Very strong frame, great performance, works well in all aspects. Goes very smoothly on freeriding.
Weaknesses:
The only problem with this frame is that its pretty heavy. So when you try to climb up the mountain....its pretty tiring. Plus, X-vert's are not the lightests things in the world, so it makes it heavier. This bike setup is more like a freeride bike. The back shocks are inferior to the front ones...very heavy and doesnt travel long enough. The derauiluer hanger is also very fragile, The XTR hit hard twice but it survived (good ol shimano)...but it bent the hanger twice...which I replaced it twice. Those things werent cheap either.
Similar Products Used:
My Bikes are always Customized: GT Agressor, Trek 4500
Bike Setup:
Haro Extreme EX0 Frame, Manitou X-Vert Super 2001, XT and XTR drivetrain, HMX Mechanical Disk Brakes, Thomson Elite Seat Post, Azonic RiserBar, Answer Stem
Bottom Line:
Im not one of those who has cash when they need it. To make this bike...it took me around 2 years to complete...and still upgrading. It was a pretty good buy for 190,000 chilean pesos...which is around 250 bucks. This bike is awesome for freeriding...it also survives from pretty high drops. My friend has a 2001 K2 Razorback...which is also a very good bike. But comparing to my baby in freeriding, this one has more control and speed.
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Submitted by
Jason Martin
a Cross Country Rider
from Liverpool Date Reviewed: March 16, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Skiddaw Loop
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$800.00
Purchased At:
Exeter Cycles
Strengths:
Strong but light for an XC/DH full suspension bike. Very race worthy components at quite a low price.
Excellent light XC/DH full suspension mountainbike that is a excellent race bike. Superb frame ready to take upgrades of forks, brakes etc..... Good bike for first time serious race rider,or for a second, third or fourth etc... Very good all round!!! !!!GREAT BIKE AT A LOW PRICE!!!!!!
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Submitted by
Jay
a Downhiller
from Thunder Bay Date Reviewed: February 9, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Widow Maker
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At:
Cyclepath
Strengths:
Nice welds, strong gussets, great swingarm (After what happened to the 99's) nice disc mounts, hydraulic cable routing is stylish, very very strong frame.
Weaknesses:
the pivot, really the only weakness, I designed and machined me very own sealed bearing pivot system using two cartrige bearings and a huge axle it is oh so strong and smooth and stiff now. no flex at all. please e-mail me at jcalder7@hotmail.com if you want to see pictures of my system. I am also planning on marketing it so if you want to upgrade your system to a bearing that will never flex or wear out drop me a line.
Similar Products Used:
uh.........none?
Bike Setup:
ok....frame, stratos tr1 rear shock, xt discs, xt shifting, noleen dh fork, truvativ hussefelt crank, axiom chain guide with plates, the fenders, sun rhynolytes (red welded & machined and really wide) xt disc hubs, nokian gazzaloddi 2.6 tires , azonic dh bar & stem, primo grips and platforms. A really realy mint bike.
Bottom Line:
Buy the frame, put a new pivot in it, and upgrade and customize it to the moon! This is one of the most versatile dual suspension frames on the market, it can be a light xc racer (but that's no fun) a freerider (fun!) or a moderate dh racer with 6 inches in the rear (that's what I've got with the shock I used. I'f you upgrade the shock (I reccomend) please make sure the stroke is the right length (slightly more than stock) or you will hear the loudest klang of your life when the swingarm crossmember smokes the seat stay. If you're really brave you can contour the crossmember with a file or a dremel and touch up the paint to improve clearance but dont screw with the geometry or it will feel like a unicycle. If you want any tips on upgrading, fixing, designing or finding deals on good stuff. E-mail me jcalder7@hotmail.com
If you want a do anything frame that you can make into whatever you want it to be, go to your haro dealer and buy this frame! then getch yo customizin' on!!! now go and ride.
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Submitted by
Mark
a Cross Country Rider
from Florence Or. USA Date Reviewed: January 2, 2001
Favorite Trail:
trail to the radio towers
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At:
The Bike Shop
Strengths:
It is light but not to light, the shocks are really responsive, beautiful bike, shifting format is alot better than my previous grip shift. can get off line lot better
Weaknesses:
HARD SEAT AND SMALL PEDALS but an easy replacement. shifting work most of the time but not all. no kick stand
Similar Products Used:
some royce union thing
Bike Setup:
same but new big oddessy pedals
Bottom Line:
Bottom line this bike is almost perfect but not quite. but with the price, you can make it perfect. A great bike to be proud of and to show off, I know I have. A good bike for beginners or experts.
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Submitted by
Shawn
a Cross Country Rider
from La Mirada, CA, USA (#1) Date Reviewed: December 25, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Any trail in the Puente Hills
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$400.00
Purchased At:
G's Cyclery
Strengths:
Price, full suspension, good shocks, color and style
Weaknesses:
Some gear slip, hard grips and seat.
Similar Products Used:
First full suspension bike
Bike Setup:
Acera components, Shimano XT cranks, WTB rims and tires
Bottom Line:
Excellent value, especially for the price. Gears shift well except for occasional slips in 4th. An adjustment should fix this. The RST shocks front and rear work very well and really smooth out the bumps and ruts. The bike handles very well and looks really nice. Why pay more for a higher priced bike when you can get this one and simply upgrade components if you prefer? I really love the low climbing gear since I used to have to push my previous bike up any decent slopes. I ride cross country on some very tricky trails and have no troubles with this bike. I don't do the crazy jumps so I can't say how the bike would handle that. Save your hard earned money and get a Haro, you will be pleasantly surprised.
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Submitted by
Ryan Bertholf
a Downhiller
from Blairstown, NJ USA Date Reviewed: September 22, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Bushwacked
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$800.00
Purchased At:
cyote bike and ski
Strengths:
Overall the bike looks sweet but once you get to ride it you could be tempted to make some changes
Weaknesses:
1. The fork Sucks. 2. seat? no gotta go 3. weak pivit 4. bars are too wide. 5. gear shifting no it needs alot of adjustment. 6. new pedals are a must 7. well ill stop there or else i wont have a bike left to talk about
Similar Products Used:
i like specialized fsr's better
Bike Setup:
well now my bike has a Manitu X vert fork, black downhill the fenders, cut and capped bars, new grips because haros grips just plain suck, umm its in the shop again because i went off a 5 foot drop off and snapped my pivit bolt, ohh i have also replaced the pedals with aftermarket platforms.
Bottom Line:
bottom line is that this bike sux once you become a good rider. its hard on cross country rides and you tire easily. Me personally i like downhill biking with insane drop offs. i would not advise using this bike for downhill riding if it is still stock. next year im going to start dh racing so if anyone is interested in a good beginner bike this one is for sale at 1000 firm because iv invested over 1500 in the bike. contact me at poolmansupplyer@icqmail.com
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Submitted by
Angelo
a Weekend Warrior
from Oceanside, Ca. Date Reviewed: June 25, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Camp Pendleton
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Great Handling, stock shocks work great.
Weaknesses:
Seat is Hard........looking for comfort on longer rides recommend replacing it.
Bike Setup:
All original stock.
Bottom Line:
I went from a VW to Cadillac. Was riding a hardtail Huffy with no shocks at all. This is Real smooth. Fiends have a Giant Warp DS2 and a Specialized full suspension and for a couple Hundred less I got the better bike. I'm 43 and have been riding for over 6 months....with this bike I feel 20 years younger and braver. Before you go out and spend hundred's more give this bike a try, you'll be happy you did.
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Submitted by
George
a Cross Country Rider
from Hingham MA USA Date Reviewed: June 23, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Wampatuk
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Front and rear RST shocks absorbed every bump on the trail. This bike has the ability to stay on the tral with its quick turning and phat tires. The blue color,and incredable component group make this bike a truly great buy for 600$
Weaknesses:
None that i noticed i wouldve upgraded the cranks and derailers
Similar Products Used:
Giant Rincon
Bike Setup:
Factory
Bottom Line:
This bike kicks ass. And for the price it is a must buy. Haro is a great coimpany and really knows their bikes and it shows in the "Extreme EX0" Any XC rider who is looking for a cheap full suspension bike this is a good one to purchase
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Submitted by
Quatasha Riviara
a Racer
from Watson,LA,USA Date Reviewed: April 1, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Ones dat have cern on 'em!!
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Strengths:
Dis murder cycle eats cern!!
Weaknesses:
It swolers it hole!!
Similar Products Used:
Oskar Myar Weenie Mobil!!
Bike Setup:
Dis bike has too many chains on it!!
Bottom Line:
Dis bike is cape-a-ble of eating too plates of cern!!
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Submitted by
Karen
a Weekend Warrior
from Dallas, TX Date Reviewed: March 28, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Norht Shore (Grapevine)
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Good frame. nice components, and easy to upgrade
Weaknesses:
the front fork (rst) is bouncy. I never bottomed them out (i weight 137lbs) but the rock gardens on my favorite trail made my shoulders soar.
Bike Setup:
I left my bike like I bought it except I replaced the front fork with some adjustable Judy DH 97's which are taking some getting used to because of how stiff they are. There is little bounce on the Judys at all and I will never bottom them out in my lifetime. They have 210 mm of travel. I may have gone over the top on that upgrade. I think they are designed for a heavier rider then me but hey at least I wont bounce my shoulders into spasms anymore =)
Bottom Line:
This is a kickin' entry level bike. I have been riding a month and not had a single problem with any component on this bike. The chain doesnt bounce at all while climbing and i havent lost a chain yet. The gearing is a little hard to get used to tho. 1st and 2nd gear is like a stationary bike so i do most of my climbing in 3rd or 5th gear which eats my legs up on long hills. I'm sure it is a technique problem tho not a bike problem. Like i said I'm new to this sport. I HIGHLY recommend this bike tho. I have not had a single problem which is more then i can say for some of my more unfortunate riding partners.
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Submitted by
Harry Cooper
a Weekend Warrior
from Baton Rouge, LA, USA Date Reviewed: March 14, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Ozark Trail
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
This bike is a great buy for the money I paid for it.
Weaknesses:
NONE
Similar Products Used:
NONE
Bike Setup:
NONE
Bottom Line:
This bike RULZ!!!!!
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