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meowdog83
a Cross Country Rider
from Toronto Ontario CanadaDate Reviewed: June 21, 2010
Strengths: I have had this bike for 10 years now. Light, fast, durable, excellent bike for commuting, especially if you use the road as well as trails. Handlebars are comfortable and the position is excellent for tall riders.Weaknesses: none, just regular wear and tear, i havereplaced the rear shift, tires, seat but that about it, the rest of the bike has held it own for 10 years.Bottom Line: I bought this bike when I was 18 and loved it then. I have ridden it through rough terain and have pedaled it quickly on the road, over time i have replaced the seat, tires, and rear shifter, but thats all, I love this bike, and highly recoment it for any user, I also have a Marin mountain bike but i think it is not nearly as good as my HARO. I think it will last me another 10 years easy. If you can still find this bike, go for it.
Favorite Trail: Lakeshore
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$500.00
Purchased At: Lakeshore Cycle Toro
Similar Products Used: Marin mountain bike, I thought i was upgrading but found the Marin uncomfortable, too heavy and slow, rough shifter.
Bike Setup: lightweight, slick road tires for commuting, front SR suntour shocks ( exellent ) still handles the trails well.
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Nate P.
a
from Lawrence, KSDate Reviewed: November 3, 2004
Strengths: Sturdy frame. Great value.Weaknesses: Shifts clunkily; the stock seat is pretty hard.Bottom Line: I use this bike for short commutes (~4 mile round trip) and find it to be pretty well suited to that purpose. It climbs OK. I don't find myself rocketing up the hill to work, but that's more a personal fitness issue. I got it for cheap when the 2000 models rolled in; superb value for the money.
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$220.00
Purchased At: Colorado Springs Bike Shop
Similar Products Used: None.
Bike Setup: Stock.
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Tom Gaudoin
a Weekend Warrior
from Eastbourne,East Sussex, UKDate Reviewed: December 3, 2001
Strengths: I choose the bike coz it looked nice, back when I was a lowly road rider. I soon started upgrading and the frame is all that remains, cuz its the best.Weaknesses: Stock Components don't do justice to a finely designed frame.Bottom Line: If you can find 1 going cheap then its a good buy but the frame is holding me back now, shame. Thinkkng about it I should have saved my money, whailst riding the Haro, and got a GT later. But I didn't and this frames seen me through the worsed and come out the other side looking like new.
If your just getting into riding then Haro is a great company to start off with, I'm thinking about an Ellsworth truth frame now.
Favorite Trail: Any singletrack
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$270.00
Purchased At: LBC
Similar Products Used: All my mates bikes, Diamond Backs, GTs, Giant atx870 etc.
Bike Setup: F519 rims on Xt hubs(disk front) deore mech-disk(front) lx rear brakes, xt/deore/xtr transmission, Easton Finnishing kit, 2002 Z1 Freerides. Single track- freeride stuff.
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ryan mitchell
a Cross Country Rider
from brisbane, Queensland, AustraliaDate Reviewed: July 18, 2001
Strengths: good front suspension excellent brakes strong frame yet overall a fairly light bikeWeaknesses: gears sometimes come out of adjustment very easilyBottom Line: an excellent bike for both on and off road and is one of the best bikes you can buy for its price range
Favorite Trail: NA
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At: super cycle
Similar Products Used: none
Bike Setup: standard now but might change the seat and handel bars
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darcy fuller
a Weekend Warrior
from Tecumseh,CanadaDate Reviewed: June 14, 2001
Strengths: Excellent climber,really light aluminum frame,great on technical singletrack,fast on the road.Weaknesses: slow shifting,tires do not grip well in wet conditions,crappy saddle I upgraded mine to Velo Fulcrum Suspension saddle.Slides around in the downhill sections.Bottom Line: Buy it.needs some upgrades but its worth it.If your looking for a biketo get into the mountaine bike scenne but also want a bike for around town.
Favorite Trail: suicide
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$540.00
Purchased At: JR Sports onnection
Similar Products Used: first mountain bike purchased.
Bike Setup: Shimano brakes.Acera front and rear derraileur.SR suspension fork.
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Jayne
a Downhiller
from Calgary, AlbertaDate Reviewed: May 27, 2001
Strengths: The Frame!!!!!!!!! i've put this thing thru hell and it's still holding up!!Weaknesses: the shifters, the suspension(but it's xc so u'd expect that)Bottom Line: this is an awsome bike for a beginner in cross country riding. i've had mine for three years and i've put this thing thru hell. i ride it like it's a dh and it's held up brilliantly!! there are only two things i don't like about this bike: 1. travel(not enough but it was cheap)2. those damn trigger shifters!!!!! they always are slow to shift and the chain falls off every five seconds if you don't shift very slowly. overall an awsome bike! i'd recommend it to any beginner.
Favorite Trail: dirty little secret
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Purchased At: the cyclepath
Similar Products Used: norco bigfoot
Bike Setup: stock
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b h
a Weekend Warrior
from castro valley,ca,usaDate Reviewed: January 27, 2000
Strengths: good value for a front suspension bikeWeaknesses: front shock not adjustableBottom Line: i was looking for a front suspension bike that was under $300 with shimano components that i could use for light trail and x-country riding. the oversized gear comes in handy for hills.
this bike is made for a recreational rider i don't know how it would perform in a downhill.
Favorite Trail: golden gate bridge
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Similar Products Used: none
Bike Setup: stock bike with these changes
body geometry seat
ritchey pedals
qr beam rack
trans z suspension seat post
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stephen
a Downhiller
from nottinghamDate Reviewed: November 30, 1999
Strengths:
brakes, shocksWeaknesses:
gearsBottom Line: great bike, shame about the gears
Favorite Trail:
derby backtrail
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Bike Setup:
standard set-up
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Kristin
a Weekend Warrior
from Logan, UTDate Reviewed: April 14, 1999
Bottom Line: I was looking at this bike and the GT Saddleback, which is a beautiful bike as well, but chose to go with the Haro because I got a better deal on it. It has performed as well as expected and been a ton of fun to ride.
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
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Jon
a Cross-Country Rider
from Logan, UTDate Reviewed: April 14, 1999
Strengths:
Frame
Brakes
Color (the blue is sweet)Bottom Line: I got such a deal on my A7.1 and love it so much that I went out and bought my wife this Vector. Our local bike shop has been wonderful to deal with and have loved dealing with Haro's reps. as well. The Vector for the money has got to be one of the best looking and highest quality bikes in this price range on the market. We couldn't be happier for the money we've paid.
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Similar Products Used:
GT Saddleback
Bike Setup:
SR Suntour shock: it really seems pretty good
for the money especially
for light-weights.
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