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Haro Backtrail X4

MSRP $ 419.99
# of Reviews 11
Average Rating 4.36/5
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Submitted by bigwilk76 a Weekend Warrior from kentucky
Date Reviewed: May 21, 2009
Favorite Trail:unknown
Duration Product Used:More than 3 years
Price Paid: $500.00
Purchased At:schellers of louisvi
Strengths:it is heavy and canwithstand anything u throw at it
Weaknesses:weight and the crank always made noises
Similar Products Used:none
Bike Setup:aftermarket handelbars upgraded crank bearings new rear wheel assemble snafu knob job tires leather seat fbm sprocket with chrome allot sprocket grin/guard new grips and end pieces upgraded odyessy brakes and some other things its been a while since i even looked at it!
Bottom Line:this bike can handle the abuse of a 275 pound football player with superstrong legs giving it hell all the time jumping off of 9,10, and even a 15 set drop it has been through so much my grandpa bought it for me on my 13th birthday adn i am now 20 there is not another bike that can withdand the abuse mine has been through i have had over 1200 dollars invested in it and im getting ready to paint it adn rebuild it from the bottom up bc it has sat for a year and a half but its a superior bike!
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

Submitted by william lyons a from Minnesota
Date Reviewed: February 1, 2007
Favorite Trail:skate parks
Duration Product Used:6 months
Price Paid: $130.00
Purchased At:pawn shop
Strengths:the forsk ride nice and can take a beating. The slim bars are lite and have a nice feel. frame is awsome and suits a heavy rider like me.
Weaknesses:the crank bolts come off, cranks make noises, the seat rips way to fast, and the rims are durable but weight alot
Similar Products Used:nothing
Bike Setup:i got the stock slim bars and fork and seat. DK vice (grips), primo wall tires (which i highly recommend) odyssey monlever brake lever, white animal brake cable, odyssey evolvers which are blue, haro bars ends, AMC silver chain, Dicta 14 tooth freewheel, and a 39 tooth haro sprocket.
Bottom Line:its an awsome bike. it the best one ive used. the frame is heavy but not real heavy, if you buy a haro X4 get new rims cause they are heavy, and purchase new 3 piece cranks also. people that are heavier should try the bike cause it can support the wieght of a heavy rider, and aggressive riders cause this bike can take a beating. people who are lighter shouldnt ride because the bike might be to heavy for you. i love my haro ive put at least $300 into it its now worth the 5 times as much as i paid for it.
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

Submitted by cj a Weekend Warrior from rotterdam
Date Reviewed: July 13, 2005
Favorite Trail:fiero park rotterdam
Duration Product Used:2 Years
Price Paid: $400.00
Purchased At:Klarksfield Cycles (i think thats how you spell it)
Strengths:High duribility
Weaknesses:weight
Similar Products Used:none
Bike Setup:good setup
Bottom Line:good bike for a random rider that has a lot of strength. A bit too heavy for distance or air jumping for me. I like the weight for wheelies and manuels. i tried it on my friends mongoose outer limit and flipped. overall, its a good bike, a little expensive, but it can take a lot of damage.
Value Rating:3Overall Rating:4

Submitted by Jack Ripken a Weekend Warrior from Pittsfield
Date Reviewed: April 30, 2005
Duration Product Used:1 Year
Price Paid: $450.00
Purchased At:Got it From a Friend
Strengths:It has a very strong and Sturdy frame that looks like it is going to last me a long time.The Crank is good too.
Weaknesses:Its Pretty heavy, Not too heavy though.
Similar Products Used:Backtrail x3, Mirra 360
Bike Setup:Stock
Bottom Line:It is a Great Bike and I recomend it to anyone who just likes to ride around or go off jumps because it is very durable and can last a long time.
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

Submitted by Tony Heyer a Racer from valrico,fl,usa
Date Reviewed: April 19, 2005
Favorite Trail:maderd park
Duration Product Used:2 Years
Price Paid: $150.00
Purchased At:auction website
Strengths:everything ive beaten the living hell out of this thing and it kept going the frame and fork are indestructable i put nyquist signerture bars n it but stock slim bars were great
once i came of a dropp and landed on a rock with the crank arm! i thought for sure it was trashed but it was fine remember this bike was desinghed so that nyquist himself couldnt break it
Weaknesses:yeah the crank popped a little so what nothing a set of $20.00 sealed bearings didnt fix
Similar Products Used:other bactrails but nothing this strong
Bike Setup:nyquist bars 4 industry pegs snafu rim job tires sealed bearings
Bottom Line:great bike nearly indestructable only what you expect from haro
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

Submitted by Todd O'Rourke a Weekend Warrior from williamstown,N.J.,U.S.A.
Date Reviewed: January 2, 2005
Favorite Trail:TX's Trails
Duration Product Used:6 months
Price Paid: $500.00
Purchased At:Bike Line
Strengths:The X4 is great for trails & dirt jumps. I recomend this bike to people that have been riding dirt for sometime frame is great & sturdy come with great parts like the oddesy modulator & tripple wall rims.
Weaknesses:The crank makes all types of sounds and the bike is heavy
Similar Products Used:S&M classic dirt bike also Haro Mirra Pro
Bottom Line:The bike is a great product if you can get pass the sounds of the crank and weight. But over all any body will be pleased.
Value Rating:4Overall Rating:4

Submitted by Dwayne Taylor a Cross Country Rider from Eugene, Oregon, U.S.A.
Date Reviewed: December 11, 2004
Favorite Trail:The City
Duration Product Used:1 Year
Price Paid: $420.00
Purchased At:Collins Cycle
Strengths:Comes with good stock components, Super Tuff and cheap
Weaknesses:Cranks make all kindsa noise, and the clear coat on my raw finish was very weak.(I covered the frame in spray on Truck bed liner now).
Similar Products Used:A we the people and a hot rod
Bike Setup:Stock W/rightside pegs and spray on truck bed liner finish
Bottom Line:Overall it's a great bike for the price. It's a little short for me, but I'm 6'3"
Value Rating:4Overall Rating:4

Submitted by Tim Farrell a Racer from Levittown, PA, USA
Date Reviewed: May 29, 2004
Favorite Trail:Bensalem
Duration Product Used:6 months
Price Paid: $415.00
Purchased At:Clyle Fit
Strengths:The Haro Backtrial X4 has many great strengths. The X4 has the best forks, great crank, light front end.
Weaknesses:The Haro Backtrial X4 has only 1 weakness, the weight.
Bike Setup:Medium tire pressure
Bottom Line:The bottom line is the X4 is a great bike to have. Just one bad thing it is heavy for most people.
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:4

Submitted by Matt a Racer from Des Moines IA
Date Reviewed: October 16, 2003
Favorite Trail:Science Center
Duration Product Used:Less than 1 month
Price Paid: $350.00
Purchased At:LBS
Strengths:Stout!
Weaknesses:Heavy!
Similar Products Used:none
Bike Setup:stock
Bottom Line:The cranks creak already. Other than that, it feels so solid. I've been bashing curbs 'cause I can't bunny hop it, and it'll roll right over 'em with less fuss than a 26" tire. I'm pretty sure it weighs more than my mountain bike and my 'cross bike combined. I got it to learn to jump gaps, I only have ridden 26" xc and freeride bikes (or roadbikes) so I don't have much to compare to.
Value Rating:4Overall Rating:3

Submitted by Jimmy a Weekend Warrior from Wisconsin
Date Reviewed: June 16, 2003
Duration Product Used:3 months
Price Paid: $550.00
Purchased At:Abercrombie
Strengths:NONE
Weaknesses:NONE
Similar Products Used:NONE
Bike Setup:NONe
Bottom Line:NONE
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

Submitted by Jeremy cook a Weekend Warrior from Chattanooga , TN , USA
Date Reviewed: June 9, 2003
Favorite Trail:Street
Duration Product Used:3 months
Price Paid: $500.00
Purchased At:East Ridge Bicycles
Strengths:Frame & Forks are verry strong and designed for a larger rider as well as a medium one, I have the nyquist sig. bars and there verry solid but flexable enought not to jar ya when you land , the wheels that come on this bike are great!!! alex tripple wall's . The geometry of the bike is excelent for a rider of 5'10 5'11 , I myself weigh in at 265 lb's and feel confedent on this frame & fork !!
Weaknesses:The Cranks (fusion) 3pc were popping after about 3 wks , the weight of the bike , it weighs atound 7 lbs frame alone , not too bad, butth e complete bike in a whole is realy heavy!! and the seat practicaly decentergrated in a matter of wks, just not to tuff!
Similar Products Used:specialized TR-X
Bike Setup:Stock backtrails X4
Bottom Line:If your an older rider or of a larger size this bike may suit you fine and will hold up under preasure , but might take some gettn used to!!
Value Rating:3Overall Rating:4






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