Submitted by
monkeyrobber
a Weekend Warrior
from Spartanburg,SC Date Reviewed: August 28, 2009
Favorite Trail:
idk yet
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$960.00
Purchased At:
bike works
Strengths:
The x6 has a alloy frame made for strength and also control.Its a pretty light bike and has pretty straight parts and components for the good price. it can handle alot of hell before an upgrade but after a few upgrades like Wheels,bigger fork, maybe hydraulic brakes and you'll be striaght.
Weaknesses:
snapped the hangar off in a week of having it but that has nothing to do with the quality of the bike
Bike Setup:
5-6 in. travel. 140mm bomber fork. alloy frame. hayes Mx4 disc breaks. nothin fancy
Bottom Line:
Good strong bike for beginners but can rise to the challenge if you decide to step it up and go bigger the x6 is more than capable after two or three upgrades
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Submitted by
jack james
a Racer
from Edinburgh Date Reviewed: July 17, 2009
Duration Product Used:
Tested or demo'ed only
Bottom Line:
HI, i have had a saracen mantra for about 6 months and it keeps on breaking, i tested the haro and it seemed good but that was only for 30 mins. any advise Thanks, Jack
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Submitted by
Joeldh
a Downhiller
from Coffs Harbour NSW Date Reviewed: March 11, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Mt Coramba
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
$1800 au
Strengths:
The frame and back suspension is very strong yet quite light.
Weaknesses:
Haven't found any yet.
Similar Products Used:
Giant ac.
Bottom Line:
Excellent bike. Great for dh/ freeride. Very strong and light. Great begginers bike.
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Submitted by
olle
a Weekend Warrior
from NZ Date Reviewed: February 5, 2009
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$600.00
Strengths:
The frame seems pretty strong
Weaknesses:
Everything except frame! i've changed every single part on the bike after only one year; crankset twice!! wheels, gears and so on.
Bottom Line:
i still guess it's ok for a first bike if you don't wanna spend the money for a real bike.
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Submitted by
VWang
a Racer
from San Diego, CA, USA Date Reviewed: January 1, 2009
Favorite Trail:
NOBLE, anderson,
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Purchased At:
Inkeys
Strengths:
Solid frame and great geometry. I turned it from xc to gravity slolom bike. put a fox rp23 shock in the rear that made it a 4 inch bike. I ride HUGE dirt jumps and mild downhill on her. finally had to replace the rear shock mounting bolts after 3 years.
Weaknesses:
The rear end is a bit wide and if you get too gnar, you can smash your knees. thats with some extreme riding though.
Similar Products Used:
specialized sx
Bike Setup:
hush hush. shimano components, easton bar/stem, fox suspensions.
Bottom Line:
This bike is a top of the line shredder. you'll break bones in your body before you break your bike.
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Submitted by
A Malek M Aziardi
a Weekend Warrior
from Kuantan Pahang Malaysia Date Reviewed: April 11, 2008
Favorite Trail:
bukit pelindung
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$900.00
Purchased At:
my friend shop
Strengths:
this bike very good for a people like me... the frame is sooo good, not very light not very heavy...
Weaknesses:
dont know so far ok..
Similar Products Used:
this bike is the first bike
Bike Setup:
shimano hydro brake, fsa dh stem, fsa dh handlebar, rockshox boxxer, 8' disc rotor, da bomb dapukka rim, tank mitras hub, dh spoke and da bomb pedal
Bottom Line:
this bike is so damn good for me.. as long for a 3 month i using it there is no weakness that i found on this bike... even i used it for dh.. sometime i using it for xc ride also... anyway if using the x7 will be more great for me... but the money i don't have....
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Submitted by
tim
a Downhiller
from Ashevillle N.C. Date Reviewed: November 28, 2007
Favorite Trail:
too many to list
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$1100.00
Purchased At:
local
Strengths:
frame is bombproof, rims are tough as single tracks, most of the parts.
Weaknesses:
fork reallly sucked, wasn't enough travel, and was too stiff, stem was waaaay too long cannot dh with it, rear skipped around on the rough stuff. a little heavy, but oh well.
Similar Products Used:
heckler(hecklers waayy better for the money), bullit, ect.
Bike Setup:
stock except, stem(50mm), fork (sherman 170mm), peds (wellgo), f. rotor, changed to an 8", eventually wheels
Bottom Line:
really awesome bike, i know i just complained about it a lot, but really those things were pretty minor. if your new too f.r.-ing it's the bike for you, if not save up for a bullit.
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Submitted by
Javier Lozano
a
from Sioux City, IA, USA Date Reviewed: September 6, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Hall Ranch
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$360.00
Strengths:
Even though the brakes are mechanical, you can tune them so they bite. Dependable, just minor adjustable problems arose.
Weaknesses:
The Nevegal Blue Groove tires dont shed mud well and my rear one tore on a ride. My headtube might have gotten ovalized b/c my bottom bearing plops out. Waiting on Haro whether to get a new frame.
Bike Setup:
Stock...
Bottom Line:
Recommend it, just shy of 37 lbs. It wouldn't hurt to lighten, if you have the money.
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Submitted by
josh soliz
a Weekend Warrior
from hoston Date Reviewed: August 5, 2007
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At:
sun n ski by costomer
Strengths:
frame wont let u down
Weaknesses:
nonoe so far
Bottom Line:
great bike for the price the x7 is just way to heavy
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Submitted by
sean lewis
a Racer
from Bend,Or,USA Date Reviewed: May 5, 2007
Favorite Trail:
all of them
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$350.00
Purchased At:
EBAY
Strengths:
This frame has never failed me or had me questioning its integrity, only that of the components installed on it.
Weaknesses:
Does bob a bit, but it is basically too heavy to pedal quickly up any major ascents anyow... not to mention that you can pretty well contain the issue if you learn how to pedal....
Similar Products Used:
None similar, so to speak, but my last bike was a heavliy upgraded GT avalanche 2.0 set up for all mountain...
Bike Setup:
RockShox tora 302 uturn, rhynolite XL 36's, Maxxis 2.35's, hussefelt cranks w/ bash, syncros bearhug hd stem, diabolus bars....
Bottom Line:
I really like this bike and have- on several occasions- found myself spending almost more money on upgrading its components than it is worth...then again, it has never shown that it was not worth the compnents i installed... A fun bike to ride, at a great price, with a bit of versatiltiy for anything from EXTREME xc, to light/smooth freeriding... i can only imagine what an X7 will do....1.5" headtube, 7" travel and an 8" fork capacity....Now that is freeride- and at this point, I'd at least feel safe with Haro producing the bike I could try to kill myself on....I'm on;y rating it a four overall because I know there are better bikes out there- i just haven't found/ afforded them yet....$$$$$$$$$$$$(i wish)
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Submitted by
Pierce Gneiding
a Downhiller
from St Gerge UT US Date Reviewed: March 17, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Anything With DirtRocks or Stairs
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$800.00
Purchased At:
cycles unlimited
Strengths:
Very strong frame, wickes welds i really like the stock steup. Brakes are good for around town riding.
Weaknesses:
Will replace the scram x-7 dont like how they downshift when you huck or your hand slips but it IS fast and good shifting. The rear shock was good for the bike at the price paid, however i am a little bit hardercore than most. Will upgrade the fork and maybe the brakes, kinda like those mechs though. other things like the seat and the handgrips have to go right quick, would suguest something from KONA but that is me, you are you. but seat has to go, will make your aussee numb right quick. Other than that i cant complaine, this bike delivers.
Similar Products Used:
giant vt 1, the kona coiler delux
Bike Setup:
Stock, softer spring in rear a used set of bommers that a fellow shop rat gave me, kona grips and a wtb seat.
Bottom Line:
The botton line is; get this bike if you are smart. I live this bike (1) for the inexpensive entry cost into the sport (2) the great way it handles in cornering (3) most of the stock components are great, i would recomend pugrading to the Marzocchi Roco and a bommer fornt fork. replace the grips imeadatly. Other than that this is a great bike for the money,(note to prospetive buyer, if you HAVE money like 2-5 grand get a kona colier delux or a kona colair delux. If your looking for the best cheapest bike this is it.
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Submitted by
Shiro Utsuri
a Racer
from Philippines Date Reviewed: March 13, 2007
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
very good handling. very comfortable. good cornering
Weaknesses:
none so far
Bottom Line:
highly recommended.
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Submitted by
Winston Rodriguez
a Weekend Warrior
from Houston, TX Date Reviewed: February 18, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Terry Hershey (The Anthills)
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$990.00
Purchased At:
Sun&Ski
Bottom Line:
I'm still looking for it.
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Submitted by
Belucci
a Weekend Warrior
from Miami, Florida, U.S.A Date Reviewed: January 3, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Markham park Weston Florida
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$649.00
Purchased At:
Knight Bikes Cuttle ridge mall
Strengths:
strong frame, shocks, tires great looking bike, breaks good and handles drops perfectly.
Weaknesses:
so far none.
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
front shocks hard setting, rear also, rebound control to a 60% closed.
Bottom Line:
great value it was priced at $1000 reduced to $800 bcuz of 2006 model , got it down to $649 + tax. performs incredible. if anything you can always upgrade parts and accessories.
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Submitted by
MUHAMMAD IQBAL
a Weekend Warrior
from Jakarta Indonesia Date Reviewed: December 14, 2006
Favorite Trail:
single track ,Bogor West Java
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$1000.00
Purchased At:
Bogor Indonesia
Strengths:
Frame very strong and flex
Weaknesses:
Pivot bearing must change to good ones like enduro bearing
Similar Products Used:
santacruz Heckler
Bike Setup:
Bomber 66 VF 2LT , Fox DHX 5.0 , DT swiss 6.1D and Huggi DT FR Hub Front and rear
Bottom Line:
Good and Cheap bike For Freeride and Allmountain
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Submitted by
Daniel Williams
a Downhiller
from Mahwah, NJ Date Reviewed: November 9, 2006
Favorite Trail:
New jersey Pipeline (DH), Cannonball trail
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$750.00
Purchased At:
Albert's Westwood Cycles
Strengths:
Great rear shock! Takes 10 foot drops like nothin'. Great freeride/DH bike. Frame is bomb proof and shifts like butter.
Weaknesses:
Brakes squeek a little and fork doesn't have enough travel. Will upgrade to a Marzocchi Jr.T or Rock Shox Boxxer. Then it will be the ultimate freerider!
Similar Products Used:
Nothing matches up to the Haro X6!!!!!!:D
Bike Setup:
Stock, will upgrade fork and brakes soon.
Bottom Line:
Great bike for a great price! An affordable solution to get into the wonderful sport of freeriding. Dont get this bike if your a crazy cross contry racer because it a little heavy. Don't waste your hard earned money on something else, get straight to the point with a Haro Extreme X6. You will not be disapointed!
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Submitted by
Richard Dalida
a Cross Country Rider
from Bulacan, Philippines Date Reviewed: September 17, 2006
Favorite Trail:
anywhere
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
looks, components, handling, value for money
Weaknesses:
none so far
Bike Setup:
as per factory set-up
Bottom Line:
great bike for the price, will definitely give more expensive bikes a run or their money. Feels very bulletproof.
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Submitted by
Kurston Kelly
a Downhiller
from Orono, Maine, USA Date Reviewed: August 15, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Essex St. Woods
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$824.00
Purchased At:
Somewhere in Ogunquit ME
Strengths:
INSANE Welds, 8 inch rotors have amazing stopping power even with the mechanical brakes, Rear shock with the lock out is amazing... nice and smooth for decent drop offs... Very nice stock tires... tons of grip!
Weaknesses:
Front fork is a lil hard to adjust... Chain has a lot of play but that will b easy to fix...
Similar Products Used:
Cannondale Gemini 900
Bike Setup:
All stock but ill b getting the Sherman Breakout for the forks pretty soon... maybe sum hydro's
Bottom Line:
Insane bike for the buck... Couldnt ask for a better bike for the ammount of money paid... Its not a downhill bike... but it still works amazing if u get sum new forks on it... Freeride is amazing... It has perfect balance, No problem balancing on a log/beam with it... Rides a wheelie like nothin... great stopping power... I highly suggest you buy this bike!!!! Even if you are a downhiller like me!
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Submitted by
Winston
a Weekend Warrior
from Houston Date Reviewed: May 7, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Memorial Park
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$990.00
Purchased At:
Sun & Ski Sports
Bottom Line:
I just got it and as soon as I arrived home I dressed up and went to the trail I can't stop to ride after 2 years on my hardtail but always relaible I needed. Amazing I'm engaged. I just planned to change the front deareulour for a while.
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Submitted by
Bob
a Weekend Warrior
from Durham, N.C. Date Reviewed: May 7, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Too many to list=)
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$1000.00
Purchased At:
Zlin Bike Shop
Strengths:
Very plush, excellent handling, great rear shock (nice and stiff for hucks) and pretty decent fork. The frame is amazing + it's welds and is very strong!
Weaknesses:
Very hard to manual with stock stem (way too long, almost pulled a nut) Lots of chain slap too, but that is fixed easily.
Similar Products Used:
-
Bike Setup:
Stock, but will upgrade stem and get a chain guide very soon. Possibly will upgrade fork and get hydraulic brakes to make it more downhill friendly.
Bottom Line:
Great bike for the money and I have heard it can take a really hard beating.
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