What is the opinion of Haro bikes?

[Lars Thorwald]

Howdy all,

Im looking to get a low to medium end bike that I can use for both road and
dirt road. I have no desire to stump jump, go crazy down trails etc... Ill
leave that to the much younger and more pliable crowd.

I went to my local bike shop yesterday and they were having a sale on Haro
bikes. Being a pretty good sized guy, I appreciated the stout frame and
what appeared to be, quality workmanship. What is the general opinion of
this brand of bike? Thanks for your input.

Steve

 

[Scott Gordo]

On Jul 15, 10:32 pm, "Lars Thorwald" <[email protected]> wrote:
> Howdy all,
>
> Im looking to get a low to medium end bike that I can use for both road and
> dirt road. I have no desire to stump jump, go crazy down trails etc... Ill
> leave that to the much younger and more pliable crowd.
>
> I went to my local bike shop yesterday and they were having a sale on Haro
> bikes. Being a pretty good sized guy, I appreciated the stout frame and
> what appeared to be, quality workmanship. What is the general opinion of
> this brand of bike? Thanks for your input.
>
> Steve

If it fits you, it is good.

I rented an Escape 8.2 a couple years ago, since discontinued. Fun
bike.

/s

 

[Joseph]

On Jul 16, 7:23 am, Scott Gordo <[email protected]> wrote:
> On Jul 15, 10:32 pm, "Lars Thorwald" <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> > Howdy all,
>
> > Im looking to get a low to medium end bike that I can use for both road and
> > dirt road. I have no desire to stump jump, go crazy down trails etc... Ill
> > leave that to the much younger and more pliable crowd.
>
> > I went to my local bike shop yesterday and they were having a sale on Haro
> > bikes. Being a pretty good sized guy, I appreciated the stout frame and
> > what appeared to be, quality workmanship. What is the general opinion of
> > this brand of bike? Thanks for your input.
>
> > Steve
>
> If it fits you, it is good.
>
> I rented an Escape 8.2 a couple years ago, since discontinued. Fun
> bike.
>
> /s

I owned a 20" 2004 Haro XLS R5. Great bike for a single pivot.
Bought in 04 for $899. Sold 2 weeks ago for $400. Pretty good resale
value considering I rode it hard for 2 years. I just purchased a Haro
Sonix. Great cross country bike, but still great on the downhill.
have rode three times and love it. It climes like a hard tail. When
I stand up on it going up hill, i rarely get the back wheel to slip,
even in soft dirt or rock. Rolls right over the bumps, not into
them. I highly recommend the Haro Sonix. It is very comparable to
the Santa Cruz Blur, but for a lot less money. Good luck!

 

[JD]

On Jul 16, 12:34 pm, Joseph <[email protected]> wrote:
> I highly recommend the Haro Sonix. It is very comparable to
> the Santa Cruz Blur, but for a lot less money.


I wonder if they are made the same place and with santa crud, you get
to pay for such a kewl name.

JD