So I found a Haro Escape 8.1 (unsure year) in the trash. It rides but not nicely, mainly a problem with the shifting. I want replacement parts basically but having problems finding such parts. Shift down levers are broken... stuck in the highest gear.

SRAM X8 - located on the shifters
SRAM 5.0 - rear derailleur
Alivio Shimano - crank derailleur

other info~
Haro Hydro H2 Formed Aluminum (frame?)
M 6061

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.

Thank you for your response! The bike is 3x9 and the shifter displays X7, I think the rear derailleur says X5 though.
Will a simple pair of 3x9 shifters from amazon cross over onto this bike?

https://www.amazon.com/Shimano-SL-M3...7+3x9+shifters

You will need SRAM brand 9spd shifters. The ones you linked are Shimano and are not compatible.

It seems X5 is the lowest level SRAM offers for 9spd.

https://www.sram.com/sram/mountain/component/trigger-shifters

Edit: What FrozenK said above. Your X-series derailleur requires shifters that actuate with SRAM's 1:1 cable pull (Shimano uses 2:1 ratio). If you're looking for a bargain on Amazon, you may also encounter Sunrace shifters - - these are also not compatible, as they also use Shimano 2:1 ratio.