Originally Posted by dminor

Parts frequently get changed from stock but the general parts spec tells me that your Escape 8.1 is a 2005 model:


2005 Haro Escape - BikePedia 8.1&Type=bike


X8? That's probably a 5 or a 9 you're seeing. Regardless, you cannot buy all but the most basic external spare parts for SRAM X-series shifters. The only way to get internals is to get your hands on other broken, 'for-parts-only' used shifters; and even then, the high-wear parts you need are probably shot in the donor pods too.


Since this is a 9-speed system, your best bet is to have your LBS order you a set of X5 shifters. Almost NOBODY (onlines included) carries X7 or X9 9-speed shifters anymore. Believe me, I know this, since the X9 9-spd rear shifter pod on my downhill bike just self-destructed recently.