Submitted by
John
a Weekend Warrior
from San Luis Obispo, CA, USA Date Reviewed: February 19, 2008
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$900.00
Purchased At:
College Cyclery, Sacramento
Strengths:
Stiff Frame, handlebars feel perfect, geometry is stable and confidence-building at speed but doesn't feel sluggish on tight switchbacks or during slow speed work. Brakes work well, not the best but good for this price point. Kenda Nevegal tires are great!
Weaknesses:
Fork is too soft for my weight (195lbs) I know bike companies would never want to spend the extra cash to do it, but they should really put stiffer springs on their L and XL frames, not many people are 6'3"+ and 150lbs. Stock Pedals suck, stock stem is too long and really ugly.
Similar Products Used:
I rode an old hardtail Trek XC bike, and then a Full Suspension Specialized Rockhopper. The Haro fits me a lot better than the rockhopper, longer top tube.
Bike Setup:
70mm stem, stock riserbars, Stock Marzocchi 120mm fork, Stock Hussefelt Cranks, E. Thirteen Chainguide, Crankbrothers 50/50 pedals, everything else is stock and I don't want too bother listing it.
Bottom Line:
I'm 6'5" 195lbs riding a 20" frame and I really appreciate the long top tube. The bike fits me great, it feels stiffer, stronger and more slack than an XC bike. I've only been riding the '08 Escape for a few months but I really like it. I think I'll get an air sprung fork for it so I can dial in the spring rate but it's really a lot of bike for the money. Bottom line: This bike is perfect for riders who want to abuse their equipment without having to be so hard on their wallet (I do think I need a new beefy rear wheel though, I literally have to tighten my spokes after every hard ride).
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