Submitted by
Twismic
a Racer
from Royal Oak, Michigan, USA
Date Reviewed: June 18, 2011
Strengths: In fricking destructible. I found this bike at a skatepark, and decided to bring it home. It was ridable even though it looked like it had been there for days, it had rained a lot also.
Weaknesses: 1 piece crank, upgraded to three piece later. Grips-Very hard- makes your hand blister after 2 miles of riding. (Adam Banton grips FTW) Gyro brakes ewww
Bottom Line:
Kick ass bike. I had to overhaul it because of the aesthetic damage it took from its previous owner / elements. Really durable, but needs a little work, even if new.
Bike Setup: I run the same ratio (42/16) that was on it. I changed the pedals to Welgo magnesiums. Running a redline flight 3 piece crankset. Same fusion stem, same handlebars. I hate gyro brakes, so I changed it to straight cable with extra slack for barspins. I cut off the gyro tabs and brake mounts on the fork for extra weight savings. Sanded, repainted the whole thing. Looks brand new. Chain exploded, so I had to change that, but it was a rusty old chain. After the overhaul, I got it down sub 25 pounds, which is great, because it used to be around 30. I weighed it at a friends house and I got it to be 24.6.
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Submitted by
14HaroF3
a Weekend Warrior
from Michigan
Date Reviewed: April 6, 2010
Strengths: sprocket tooth ratio, somewhat lightweight, 360 handlebars, fast, pretty to look at, rugged, good bang for buck.
Weaknesses: Plastic pedals, 1 piece crank,
Bottom Line:
A good, rugged bike. (I figured this out when I rescued it from abandonment in a park, it was there for days and endured many torrential downpours, with minimal rust) After I found it, I cleaned it up and it was ready to go, with minimal work after many days of abuse. Since then, I have taken it off huge jumps, logged some serious mileage (about 75 miles in a months time.) on it, and busted out some street tricks with it. Overall, this bike is a great bike.
Bike Setup: new 42 tooth sprocket,2 piece crank,mongoose tires,mags still,x games seat,fusion stem and pedals,no brakes
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Submitted by
Matt Bingle
a Weekend Warrior
from Jerome,Idaho,United States
Date Reviewed: September 13, 2007
Strengths: the bike is well put. you cant relly do anything to hirt it. its really stocky,once you get off someone elses bike then get on yours you'll know what im talking about. its really good bike it would last you a long time if you take care of it, th parts wize is pretty good except for the 1 piece cranks but other than that its good
Weaknesses: cranks i would suggest get 3 piece cranks pettles i would suggest you get metale platforms
Bottom Line:
haro is the best like i said its well put and very stocky i was influenced by my friend cause before i got my haro my friend had one and he left in the road and it got ran over from a deisul truck and the only thing that happend was that the phrame got a little bent when i say little im not acually being starcastic the deisul didnt really do squate really no lie
Similar Products Used: Haro Nyquist 540 GT Dyno plus many more!!!
Bike Setup: Four pegs, and three piece crank set
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Submitted by
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a Weekend Warrior
from Merritt Island, Fl
Date Reviewed: April 25, 2007
Strengths: Very strong and durable
Weaknesses: It's a great all around bike but if you're in it just for big air, you probably want lighter.
Bottom Line:
If you're looking for something that will withstand hard impacts, this is a great bike. My last bike was a cheap Wal-Mart 'NEXT' which I got to ride for about three months until I crashed and completely bent the frame, rims and handle bars... Also my elbow. Anyway, I've crashed this bike too many times and the thing still looks bran-new. Since my last bike was so cheap, it's hard to give a great comparison, but this bike just feels so smooth. I haven't been riding too long so I land hard and flat a lot but even then the ride is smooth. Also, I weigh 225 pounds.
Similar Products Used: Cheap, cheap, cheap... NEXT
Bike Setup: Stock
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Submitted by
Jesse
a Racer
from paramus, n.j. , U.S.
Date Reviewed: April 25, 2007
Strengths: great handle bars... strong tires..strong frame..solid everything
Weaknesses: a little heavy
Bottom Line:
i suggest getting this bike if ur hardcore...and do insane stuff...can take a beating and wont cost u alot of money at all..i weigh 150 and its perfect for my weight...dont get this bike if u weigh more than 230 cuz the bike itself is already pretty heavy.
Submitted by
Kevin Lashlee
a Weekend Warrior
from wvc, ut, us
Date Reviewed: September 23, 2004
Strengths: The 3piece crank can take a bashing. The seat is tearproof. The 14mm axles wont bend. The bike is strong and a it's the best you can get for under $300.
Weaknesses: The rims can break on you if you don't keep the tire pressure up.
Bottom Line:
The bike is pretty good all around. I suggest new crome rims for extra stoping power, but for the price it is the best bike out there. This bike will hold up to the more advanced rider, but it's better if you dont weigh too much for it.
Bike Setup: I bought tires with a higher psi, but other than it's stock.
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Submitted by
Matt
a Weekend Warrior
from Perth
Date Reviewed: August 31, 2004
Strengths: Handle bars (slim bars)brakes, good price and it looks really good, awesome for street, afordable
Weaknesses: 1 piece crank, i recomend an upgrade which i will be doing quite soon because the cranks quite weak
Bottom Line:
Awesome for early but probably for anyone. Nothing needs to be done but a 3 piece. Great for skate parks. Good price and it is the best looking bike. Yellow ones are the best.
Strengths: great bike for the money, strong crank, but can get weak at times... i reccomend a three piece. bike setup is great, and its very fast.
Weaknesses: wheels and tires, if your tires arnt filled up to the right pressure and try to bunny hop a curve and dont make it.... whip out the cash cuz ur gonna have to get a new tube and get that dent out of your rim. Some parts for the haro f3 can also get expensive.
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some say its great for begginers, but i think that its good for experienced riders as well. handles great in the skate park, and lands firmly on the ground without any rattle. it gives u a confident feeling when you ride it. some bikes, if you go to fast, it will start to feel a bit.... flimsy. since the haro f3 has a strong steel frame, it flies down hills without a fear, but is also light enough for me to bunny hop three feet. overall, great bike for the value... plus it looks great, the yellow f3 is a hott ass color.
Submitted by
Daniel
a Weekend Warrior
from Heywood, Victoria, Australia
Date Reviewed: January 6, 2004
Strengths: Great overall bike. It is not meant to be used on dirt but its still great on any BMX track. Best used at a skatepark or around the town. It has a great strong frame, light, excellent brakes and good tyres. I recommend the 3 piece crank over the 1 piece.
Weaknesses: Well my pedals started making a noise the 2nd day I got it but it was simply an grease job so no complaints.
Bottom Line:
Great bike for both beginners and intermediate freestyle riders. Great value for money and strong and reliable parts. If your sarching for a great BMX bike at a resonable price go for the Haro F3.