Just saw this deal on Erik’s for the titled bike. $1999 for a really good spec and 63% off original price of $5500. Priced out the components separately at over $4600, so it feels like a fantastic deal.
Can’t find much info on these new Haro bikes, but before seeing this spec, they were giving Ozark Trail / Mongoose vibes. Jeff Kendall-Weed had a video on it and he seemed to love the raw aluminum finish while being so-so on performance (especially on weight at 37#, a lengthy chainstay and inefficient pedaling).
I took the chance anyway despite being in East TX where we do a lot of pedaling (albeit flat pedaling) so I hope it’s not a big fat hog. Well here’s hoping that it rides good! Lemme know if you think I should cancel my order and go for a Canyon Spectral 125 cf 8 for $1k more.
by Cayucoast
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I would say go for it. The Haro has a good review from PinkBike and thats a killer deal with the specs. Frame has good specs to: “Tapered Head Tube, 148mm Boost, UDH Derailleur Hanger”. I would probably upgrade the tires eventually but thats the only downside I can see. Never heard of “Eriks” so use a CC in case of any issues (easier to dispute etc)
https://www.pinkbike.com/news/review-haro-greer-alloy-ltd-2.html
I have a 2015 Haro FLC 29. It’s a carbon fiber XC hard tail, so quite different from that bike. It rides about like you would expect that sort of bike from that era to ride. Light and pedals good, but a bit nervous on the downhills.
This is an insane deal for the spec. I’d hate long chainstays too if all I did was wheelie like JKW.
Very likely Haro as a company is in dire straights and not long for this world. Don’t expect a warranty, but enjoy a great deal.