Holmes
06-20-03, 01:58 PM
Anyone have some suggestions? Currently I have a GT Saddleback, I think it's a '99. I was looking for something more advanced if you catch my drift.. :)
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Phatman
06-20-03, 02:59 PM
budget? type of riding? both of these would be the deciding factors in what you get.
Holmes
06-20-03, 03:03 PM
$1000 dollars or less, I usually ride on rough terrain.
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Do you know if Haro MTB are good?
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Do you know if Haro MTB are good?
Dazza
06-20-03, 04:29 PM
To be honest dude, i think that these guys can help you MUCH more, if you were to be a tad more revealing :D
What weight are you? (fork choices), where do you ride?, what type of riding (XC/DH etc)? How much are you willing to spend? How often do you ride? Has anything caught your eye?
I probably couldnt help you with this, as i am a newb myself, this is just to give the guys here a better jist of your situation. From one newb to another, good luck man, i will be looking for my own new MTB pretty soon. :D Until then, im a confirmed roadie:D
What weight are you? (fork choices), where do you ride?, what type of riding (XC/DH etc)? How much are you willing to spend? How often do you ride? Has anything caught your eye?
I probably couldnt help you with this, as i am a newb myself, this is just to give the guys here a better jist of your situation. From one newb to another, good luck man, i will be looking for my own new MTB pretty soon. :D Until then, im a confirmed roadie:D
a2psyklnut
06-23-03, 08:12 AM
Haro makes a solid mountain bike, however, due to their BMX backgrounds, they are usually heavier than similar bikes. That means that they're stronger. Their purchasing agent/buyer is doing something right, as their bikes are coming spec'd with accessories usually found on bikes costing 10-15% more. Haro doesn't do a whole lotta R&D and depend more on using tried and true geometries and techniques. Their full suspension is an almost exact replica of a Santa Cruz, only with heavier tubing. Good frame, good reviews and STRONG!
If I were on a budget, or had some extra money to buy another playbike, I'd definately consider one of their Escape's 8.3 models. I was going to buy their Extreme X.3 while I was in-between bikes for something to ride and bash w/o breaking the bank.
To sum up: Good bikes, good prices, but heavier!
L8R
If I were on a budget, or had some extra money to buy another playbike, I'd definately consider one of their Escape's 8.3 models. I was going to buy their Extreme X.3 while I was in-between bikes for something to ride and bash w/o breaking the bank.
To sum up: Good bikes, good prices, but heavier!
L8R
cidmort
07-05-03, 06:25 PM
u dont say enuff
Dannihilator
07-05-03, 06:33 PM
Haro makes some strong bikes, also look at a Specialized P2