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Haro F3

MSRP $ 210.00
# of Reviews 33
Average Rating 4.55/5
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Submitted by Stunt Master 360 a Weekend Warrior from England
Date Reviewed: January 14, 2009
Favorite Trail:Sk8 park
Duration Product Used:3 months
Price Paid: $250.00
Purchased At:Bike Factory
Strengths:Amazing Handle bars - Forks - Love the frame - Front brake - Love Grips - Rims - !
Weaknesses:- Crank (recommend 3 piece) - Rear brake (cannot possibly skid unless replaced )
Similar Products Used:Dont know i ride new ones every day
Bike Setup:changed front rim for Mag (style) - 3 piece crank -
Bottom Line:Overall this bike is amazing - Great for stunts (360, Transfer , Grind all sorts - recommend a desperate 3 piece crank tho :)
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

Submitted by biker will a Racer from north ridgeville,ohio,america
Date Reviewed: October 22, 2008
Favorite Trail:rays mtb indoor park
Duration Product Used:3 months
Price Paid: $320.00
Purchased At:performance
Strengths:strong frame,good bars,good tires,brakes
Weaknesses:mags,crank
Similar Products Used:gt mach 1 pro
Bike Setup:new 42 tooth sprocket,2 piece crank,mongoose tires,mags still,x games seat,fusion stem and pedals,no brakes
Bottom Line:its an ok bike but u should probally swap out the mags if u land hard.
Value Rating:4Overall Rating:5

Submitted by Matt Bingle a Weekend Warrior from Jerome,Idaho,United States
Date Reviewed: September 13, 2007
Favorite Trail:mostly dirt/ street
Duration Product Used:3 months
Price Paid: $250.00
Purchased At:A-1 bike docter
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
Bike Setup:new chain new cranks new petles
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
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:4

Submitted by mike samora a Racer from USA
Date Reviewed: June 30, 2007
Favorite Trail:street
Duration Product Used:6 months
Price Paid: $210.00
Purchased At:online
Strengths:durable and fast, also light weight
Weaknesses:nothing I have noticed
Similar Products Used:the F2
Bike Setup:very well
Bottom Line:fast light weight bike that anyone could use with out any problems
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

Submitted by Jonathon Soto a Weekend Warrior from Tucson, Arizona, United States
Date Reviewed: June 23, 2007
Favorite Trail:everywhere
Duration Product Used:1 Year
Price Paid: $260.00
Purchased At:eBay
Strengths:Everything about the bike is great but the seat has a little tear in it, bought with four pegs and three piece cranks. AWESOME BIKE 5+++++
Weaknesses:NONE the bike is perfect!
Similar Products Used:Haro Nyquist 540
GT Dyno
plus many more!!!
Bike Setup:Four pegs,
and three piece crank set
Bottom Line:THE ONLY BIKE YOU WILL EVER NEED TO BUY+GREAT PRICE, GREAT FOR BEGINNERS-PRO AWESOME BIKE!!! FIVE FLAMIN' CHILIS!!!
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

Submitted by Text a Weekend Warrior from Merritt Island, Fl
Date Reviewed: April 25, 2007
Favorite Trail:Skate park / Flatland
Duration Product Used:3 months
Price Paid: $300.00
Purchased At:Adventure Cycles
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.
Similar Products Used:Cheap, cheap, cheap... NEXT
Bike Setup:Stock
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.
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

Submitted by Jesse a Racer from paramus, n.j. , U.S.
Date Reviewed: April 25, 2007
Favorite Trail:street
Duration Product Used:1 Year
Price Paid: $100.00
Purchased At:garage sale
Strengths:great handle bars... strong tires..strong frame..solid everything
Weaknesses:a little heavy
Similar Products Used:an old mongoose
Bike Setup:how it came
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.
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

Submitted by greg cressman a Racer from Delta B.C
Date Reviewed: October 24, 2004
Favorite Trail:skatepark/dirt
Duration Product Used:3 months
Price Paid: $250.00
Purchased At:Delta Bike Shop
Strengths:Nice looking bike very strong fast good brakes to . rides well on any surfaces
Weaknesses:Plastic pedels can easily be replaced
Similar Products Used:None my first bmx bike
Bottom Line:This is a very good bike for a beginer like me i recomend this bike to anyone nothing has gone wronge with it. Well worth your money.
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

Submitted by Kevin Lashlee a Weekend Warrior from wvc, ut, us
Date Reviewed: September 23, 2004
Favorite Trail:park
Duration Product Used:2 Years
Price Paid: $230.00
Purchased At:Taylors bike shop
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.
Similar Products Used:Haro Cozmo
Bike Setup:I bought tires with a higher psi, but other than it's stock.
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.
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

Submitted by Matt a Weekend Warrior from Perth
Date Reviewed: August 31, 2004
Favorite Trail:Skatepark
Duration Product Used:6 months
Price Paid: $225.00
Purchased At:TBE
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
Similar Products Used:Haro Ri
Bike Setup:Same
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.
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

Submitted by Maxx Willis a Weekend Warrior from Chciago, IL, USA
Date Reviewed: August 23, 2004
Favorite Trail:Everything
Duration Product Used:3 months
Price Paid: $210.00
Purchased At:Rudys Cycle
Strengths:Everything.
Weaknesses:The bars kept moving but i still love em.
Similar Products Used:Backtrail x2
Bike Setup:S&M seat
Bottom Line:Great Bike, Alright for beginners but they might hate its wieght.
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

Submitted by james prashar a from 08648
Date Reviewed: June 9, 2004
Favorite Trail:Skate park
Duration Product Used:6 months
Price Paid: $250.00
Purchased At:spoke - n - wheel
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.
Similar Products Used:mongoose pro
huffy
dyno
Bottom Line: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.
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:4

Submitted by Daniel a Weekend Warrior from Heywood, Victoria, Australia
Date Reviewed: January 6, 2004
Duration Product Used:Less than 1 month
Price Paid: $200.00
Purchased At:Sports Power
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.
Similar Products Used:Haro Revo
Bike Setup:As it came except for 3 piece crank and 4 pegs.
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.
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

Submitted by sdfg sdfg a Weekend Warrior from sdfg
Date Reviewed: September 15, 2003
Favorite Trail:asdf
Duration Product Used:Less than 1 month
Price Paid: $200.00
Purchased At:asf
Strengths:cheap CHEAP CHEAP!!!!
Weaknesses:some parts it comes with are weak as, but for the price u pay its good value
Similar Products Used:redline xxxxx, haro revo, mosh method
Bike Setup:stock
Bottom Line:hadlebars bent, wrong tyres (a freestyle dirt jumper with slicks??) stem looks weak,, seat tiny (cant pinch it well), , hubs look weak, after all that whinging i still think this is a great bike. frame looks good, forks ok, wheels are stil straight, and the brakes work surprisingly well.
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:4

Submitted by Bill a Weekend Warrior from Alababi
Date Reviewed: September 3, 2003
Favorite Trail:Bowl
Duration Product Used:1 Year
Price Paid: $220.00
Purchased At:J&R Cycle and Ski
Strengths:Frame, Brakes, Handle Bars, Pegs.
Weaknesses:Chain, Tires,
Bike Setup:New Front Tire, (ran over a bent nail, i know), new chain ( totally failed on me when i wiped out in the bowl),
Bottom Line:its a pretty good bike, dont go to hard on the bike, it will break down, strictly for beginners, but all in all. i give it a 1 and 1 half thumbs up
Value Rating:2Overall Rating:3

Submitted by unknown a Weekend Warrior from binladn cave
Date Reviewed: August 31, 2003
Favorite Trail:the street
Duration Product Used:1 Year
Price Paid: $215.00
Purchased At:dunno
Strengths:realy strong. i fall off ramps wid mah weight n $hit on it n it still goin strong. its amazing for beginers. sick A$$ handle barz
Weaknesses:3 piece crank, pedals and umm the back brake.
Similar Products Used:define similar plz!
Bike Setup:good
Bottom Line:this bike is a bike. if u want sumthing to begin wid i highly recomand this bike. n its got the look to top it off.the bike may fell heavy wid all da pegs but in the long run ur not gonna use em all so dont worry bout it and get a 3 piece crank and new pedals. but other wise its an exceltent bike for a bikester.
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

Submitted by Chris Bersos a Cross Country Rider from Mercer Island, Washington, U.S.A.
Date Reviewed: August 17, 2003
Favorite Trail:Mt. Baker
Duration Product Used:3 months
Price Paid: $238.00
Purchased At:Greggs Green Lake cycle
Strengths:Every thing, never had a problem, just had to upgrade the rear u brake up to a oddessy evolver and that helped, bu there nothing like V's, but nothing has broke, ive jumped off 10 stairs with it, nothing hapopend
Weaknesses:umm, the stock u brakes it comes with
Similar Products Used:none
Bike Setup:Primo 44t sproket forged, cool sop pads, took pegs off, oddesy evolver
Bottom Line:id spend the extra 50 bux for the F4 but if u dont want to, ull be completly satisfied with the F3
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

Submitted by spencer thompson a Weekend Warrior from campbellton nb canada
Date Reviewed: July 30, 2003
Favorite Trail:vert
Duration Product Used:3 months
Price Paid: $369.00
Purchased At:extreme bike shop
Strengths:evrey thing
Weaknesses:the pedals
Similar Products Used:hoffman 900 haro back trail x2
Bike Setup:a s&m stem and 2oo2 slim bars the rest is the same
Bottom Line:the bike is asome ive been riding for four years never rode anithing like it.but it got stolen last week peace out
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

Submitted by Owen Richards a Weekend Warrior from Canada
Date Reviewed: July 30, 2003
Favorite Trail:Devils Dipp
Duration Product Used:2 Years
Price Paid: $210.00
Purchased At:Kings Sports
Strengths:Awsome frame grippy but weak pedals fairly light lighter than my schwinn any ways cool handle bars savage brakes awsome grips and bar ends. wwwiiiiiikkkkeeeeeddddddd bike
Weaknesses:plastic pedals 1 piece crank im buying a three piece crank
Similar Products Used:what the hell are you talking about theres no bike like it
Bike Setup:awsome bike that weighs exactly 33.5 pounds
Bottom Line:perfect bike for anyone under 300 pounds
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:4

Submitted by blake a Weekend Warrior from canada
Date Reviewed: July 4, 2003
Favorite Trail:street
Duration Product Used:Less than 1 month
Price Paid: $315.00
Purchased At:sports world
Strengths:Very sturdy bike,worth the money.cheap.
Weaknesses:the pedals suck [replace them] and it only has a 1 piece crank.
Similar Products Used:diamondback joker,mirra 540 air
Bike Setup:awsome setup,brakes are not crappy.
Bottom Line:it is worth the money,very strong frame,good for a beginner,buy it,you will not regret it.DO NOT GET NTHIS BIKE IF YOU WEIGH OVER 300 POUNDS>
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

Submitted by George a Weekend Warrior from Lombard, Illinois, USA
Date Reviewed: June 27, 2003
Favorite Trail:Street
Duration Product Used:3 months
Price Paid: $210.00
Purchased At:J&R bikes
Strengths:It holds out, i through it across my driveway, not a scratch.
Weaknesses:a bit heavy.
Similar Products Used:nothing else like it.
Bottom Line:Its a great buy, worth the money and my friends are really drueling over it. its really pimped out. the breaks rock, and i love it. nothing else like it. Get it, it rocks. just a bit heavy and thats it. If ur a street biker, this is a definite bike for you. if ur vert, i dont know, i havent tried it on vert yet.
Value Rating:4Overall Rating:5

Submitted by Ian Manthey a from Joliet
Date Reviewed: June 26, 2003
Duration Product Used:6 months
Price Paid: $210.00
Purchased At:Daves BIkes ETC
Strengths:Cheap not too heavy, stem is alright
Weaknesses:Weak pile of crap
Similar Products Used:Redline XXX special Ed
Bike Setup:crap frame with crap parts
Bottom Line:I change my review this bike blows blows and more blow i broke all the parts and th frame has crack on the rear triangle its almost an Ok beginner bike though


no profanity booo
Value Rating:2Overall Rating:1

Submitted by Pat McHugh a Racer from Boston
Date Reviewed: June 16, 2003
Favorite Trail:street
Duration Product Used:Less than 1 month
Price Paid: $210.00
Purchased At:Ski Market
Strengths:Looks Great,Not Expensive,Very Good Brakes,Durable
Weaknesses:1 pc Crank, Plastic Pedals, But for 210 u can upgrade it and its still affordable
Similar Products Used:Mirra 540 Air
Bike Setup:1 pc Crank, Blue
Bottom Line:Go get this bike for 210 ull be very happy and if u want u can upgrade it becuz it to medal pedals and and 3 pc crank and it still wont cost u much
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

Submitted by Josh Mick a Racer from Washington C.H, Oh
Date Reviewed: June 7, 2003
Favorite Trail:Mad River MT.
Duration Product Used:Less than 1 month
Price Paid: $210.00
Purchased At:Just North Of Daytona
Strengths:Very Strong, Durable frame. Pimped Out.
Similar Products Used:Gt vertigo, P-16 Powerlite
Bottom Line:Tight Bike
Good buy
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

Submitted by Colin a Weekend Warrior from Calgary,Alberta,Canada
Date Reviewed: June 5, 2003
Favorite Trail:street (I used canadian dollar)
Duration Product Used:Less than 1 month
Price Paid: $330.00
Purchased At:BowCycle Awsome!!!!
Strengths:Tires, Brakes, pedals almost the whole bike strong frame
Weaknesses:1 peice crank light though
Similar Products Used:none I've never rode before
Bottom Line:This is my first bike and it is awsome! buy it I've only had it 2 days and I'm gettin' better by the fall

Buy it if you've never rode before
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

Submitted by brad odom a Weekend Warrior from houma louisiana
Date Reviewed: June 1, 2003
Favorite Trail:true street
Duration Product Used:Less than 1 month
Price Paid: $209.00
Purchased At:boyou city bikes
Strengths:everything about it
Weaknesses:1 peice crank
Bike Setup:kicks ass
Bottom Line:this bike kicks ass i can hit a 360 on this bike which i could not do on the haro f5 the f5 suckes i love this bike any one who is a true BMX bike rider should get this bike if you weight 300+ dont get the bike
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

Submitted by Abdul Ramadi a Weekend Warrior from New York CIty, NY, US
Date Reviewed: March 4, 2003
Favorite Trail:Street
Duration Product Used:3 months
Price Paid: $250.00
Purchased At:Bob's Cycles
Strengths:Nearly everything. Very fast and durable. Crashed it many times and it still holds strong. The brakes are pretty good.
Weaknesses:One piece crank. Replaced mine with a 3 pc.
Similar Products Used:Mirra 540, Mirra Flair
Bike Setup:One piece crank, blue
Bottom Line:Nice ride. Worth the money.
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

Submitted by Jim Boe a Weekend Warrior from San Diego, CA, US
Date Reviewed: March 1, 2003
Favorite Trail:all
Duration Product Used:Less than 1 month
Price Paid: $240.00
Purchased At:BMX store
Strengths:Rides smooth. Looks cool. Allows you to do many stunts.
Weaknesses:Slower than mountain bike. Is it really worth $200+ ???
Similar Products Used:none
Bottom Line:Excellent!
Value Rating:4Overall Rating:5

Submitted by daniel rodriguez a Racer from cicero,IL US
Date Reviewed: February 25, 2003
Favorite Trail:forest dirt trails
Duration Product Used:2 Years
Price Paid: $200.00
Purchased At:arts bike shop
Strengths:strong frame and very durable about 45 falls and a broken wrist it still works like new{only a few scratches but no dents}
Weaknesses:1 piece crank set
had to replace mine it bent
Similar Products Used:mirra540 mirra flair
Bottom Line:very fast and durable with a couple of upgrades this should be the only bike you need
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

Submitted by Mike a Weekend Warrior from youngstown,oh U.S.
Date Reviewed: February 17, 2003
Duration Product Used:3 months
Price Paid: $225.00
Purchased At:boardman cycle
Strengths:The price is great and its a pretty sturdy bike depending upon your weight,and a grat braking system.
Weaknesses:1pc crank (pedals are ok)
Bottom Line:Good bike to get started with and room for upgrade looks good to.
Value Rating:4Overall Rating:4

Submitted by Jose a from Orange County
Date Reviewed: February 15, 2003
Duration Product Used:3 months
Price Paid: $200.00
Strengths:When it breaks, it looks cool on your wall
Weaknesses:The seat tube bent when i sat on it. i do weigh 300 pounds, but still, thats weak. i did a ten foot gap, and the rear triangle seperated from the rest of the frame. and that was a clean landing too.
Similar Products Used:blue light special jumping bike (high quality)
Bottom Line:DON'T BUY THIS UNLESS YOU WANT TO WASTE YOUR MONEY ON USELESS CRAP, SUCH AS TOILET PAPER. GO TO KMART, AND GET ONE OF THEM HONDA BIKES. HIGH QUALITY JAPANESE PARTS EVERYWHERE. I'D LIKE TO SEE ANYONE BREAK ONE OF THOSE. i give it 1 flamer chili, because there are no 0s
or negative numbers HOMOERECTUS
Value Rating:1Overall Rating:1

Submitted by Ian Manthey a from Joliet
Date Reviewed: December 18, 2002
Duration Product Used:1 Year
Price Paid: $210.00
Purchased At:Daves Bikes Etc.
Strengths:Great frame strength and weight crashed it a million times and the are a few scratches is all
Weaknesses:1 pc crank and crappy pedals, got a 3pc and new padals
Similar Products Used:Redline Slash, weak frame
Bottom Line:Get this it is worth the $200 and leaves you extra money to upgrade i love mine
Value Rating:4Overall Rating:5

Submitted by Patrick Viddy a from NY
Date Reviewed: November 8, 2002
Favorite Trail:MIANUS
Duration Product Used:3 months
Price Paid: $200.00
Purchased At:Bike Discountas
Strengths:Everything...This is a great beginner bike.
Weaknesses:1pc Crank, I set up new pedals on mine
Similar Products Used:Mirra 540, Mirra Flair
Bike Setup:1 pc crank
Bottom Line:Worth ur MONEY... This was my third haro and ive craqshed it plenty otime but it aint broke. my 540 air broke aftar 10 falls.
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5






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