Submitted by
Matt W
a Weekend Warrior
from Melbourne, VIctoria, Australia Date Reviewed: June 24, 2002
Favorite Trail:
hrrz....so many
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$513.00
Purchased At:
Bicycle Superstore
Strengths:
I bought this bike as the dum kid that just wanted a sick bike. Believe it or not iw as going to buy a mongoose *OMG*. But i saw this bike on special at a bike store from $1300 Australian (which is $741US) to $900 Australian (which is $513US). I only started to realise what a sick bike this was after about 4 months of riding when i realized that the parts that came stock standard on it are pretty good at that price point. So far i have only made a couple of changes. I changed the front forks to a bomber z5. these are mad forks and they came in the exact same red colour as my bike. I changed the crankset to the the Shimano Deore and i changed my cassette and chain because the ones that came standard on my bike got worn down......i changhed the tires cos the old ones were bald and changed my grips cos the old ones were worn down....hrrm....i think thats it. o and i want to put disc brakes on it. oh oh and i also but clipless on it.
Weaknesses:
The swingarm snapped and the stock forks are dodgy. and there are no discmounts but once u snap the swingarm and they give u a new one then that has a discmount.
This bike rocks due to the frame being upgradable. It is much better that original as I have added new parts, the bike has evolved into an excellent all round bike that I can XC, DH and FR all day. PLUS - it looks great. Black Swingarm, Black Forks, Black Bars, Blue Frame - a sweet Bad Ass Black and Blue Haro EX0
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Submitted by
Josh Borg
a Downhiller
from Bountiful,Utah,USA. Date Reviewed: July 9, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Old jeep trail.
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At:
Pedersons
Strengths:
Great begginner bike,smooth ride handls up to 4 foot drops,lots of bumps hard,rocky,shi#* trails.Strong frame and swing arm.great rear shock.
Weaknesses:
Very crappy forks,to narrow of tires.needs better components.
Similar Products Used:
none really.
Bike Setup:
Stock components.stock forks ect.
Bottom Line:
For a begginner a great bike. Handeled most of my hard riding pretty good,but now im going to a diamond back xts2 which will be much better for me.They did build a great rear suspension set up,and great rear shock,But FORKS sucked.
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Submitted by
david bloodworth
a Weekend Warrior
from herrin il usa Date Reviewed: April 30, 2001
Favorite Trail:
any
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$600.00
Purchased At:
wiggs bike shop
Strengths:
nice frame to build
Weaknesses:
everything but the frame...but...haro needs to get back to me about a replacement swingarm i've e-mailed them a couple times but haven't heard back this could be a weakness in the customer service department i will keep this in mind with my next MTB purchase...listening HARO ?.....
Similar Products Used:
TREK's,RALEIGH's,FUGI's,GT's,ROSS's,NISHIKI's
Bike Setup:
current set up..SXR,STX,WTB,WILDGRIPPERlites,
Bottom Line:
the bike is a blast for performance trail riding, i do all my own wrench work, when HARO gets back to me on my NEW swingarm i'll install it with roller bearings...listening HARO?... THE BIKE DOES KICK BUTOSKI!
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Submitted by
Rhea Ng
a Racer
from Singapore Date Reviewed: April 17, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Bt. Timah [This place is in SG]
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$400.00
Strengths:
Cheap. Very cheap considering that its a full-suspension bike made by Haro. Luckily i got the yr 2000 swingarm. HAHA :Þ
Weaknesses:
Currently only one -> I hate the rear RST 22 shock. ****ing performance
Similar Products Used:
GT, Cannondale
Bike Setup:
Hey, I bought it just less than 2 weeks!
Bottom Line:
Its definitely a good bike if u are lookin for something that is cheap and if you don't push it too hard, if not I tell you the stock setup SUCKS and I wanna mod it to be a downhill bike. I know in Singapore its hard to find any suitable terrain but no matter how much you upgrade GOONDUS [meaning idiots in indian] dont give a damn on what you upgrade.... Because there are very few pro bikers... This bike is definitely 4 the teen or adult that is lookin 4 a good frame at a bargain. UPGRADE!!!!
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Submitted by
Ezra Barnea
a Cross Country Rider
from Moshav Herev-Laet, ISRAEL Date Reviewed: December 2, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Beith Oren Single Track
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$650.00
Purchased At:
Matzman
Strengths:
Sets up entry level @ very cost effective budget for double suspension.
Weaknesses:
I fell on a product made on a weekend. It brings me to a repair shop every 2-3 weeks and I think by now, I had to replace most technical moving parts at least once.If it wasn't for the warranty, I would have invested an extra $750 on it. The most serious in this series is the back fork that had a crack and had also to be replaced by the dealer at N/C.
Bike Setup:
I have upgraded the back drailer to Deore LX
Bottom Line:
I owe this bike my introduction to the world of off track mountain biking in all terrains. If you can afford to invest more, avoid this model.
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Submitted by
Bruce McJannett
a
from Brisbane Australia Date Reviewed: November 30, 2000
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Good upgrade frame.
Weaknesses:
As previously discussed below
Similar Products Used:
As Below
Bike Setup:
This is for Mike's info as the e-mail would not locate you.
Bottom Line:
Mike, first thing to do is remove the IGUS bushings from both sides of the swingarm and clean everything in the swingarm and frame pivot area. Remove the allen head bolts from the swingarm which tighten against the bushings. If you used the bolts from the old swingarm for the new swingarm, replace these with longer ones from a bolt shop or hardware as this gives more thread into the metal of the swingarm. My old bolts were quite short.
Take your swingarm and frame to a bearing shop and have them measure the diameters of your swingarm bush location and the frames pivot area on both sides with a special measuring tool they will have. Check both sides on each in case there is wear, to ensure a correct fit.
I bought a sealed cartridge bearing for either side of the swingarm and these had a 14mm hole for the axle. I bought 2 needle bearings for the pivot and a sleeve which fitted inside the needle bearing.
When the 2 needle bearings where pushed into the pivot hole, it left approx a 1cm space between each so that they were flush with the outside of the pivot hole. I just cut a piece of pipe the same diameter of the needle bearing sleeve and placed it between the 2 needle bearings and sleeves so that you can tighten up the nuts on the axle and not push the swingarm up against the outside of the pivot area like happens with the bushing when you have to keep it tight.
I then purchased a lenth of 15mm steel rod and 2 14mm nuts & took it to an engineering shop and got them to measure the length of the axle (bolt width each side, out from the bearing in the swingarm) It had to be turned down to 14mm for correct sizing to the diameter of the bearings, and then measured so that there is enough rod to be threaded to tighten the swingarm up. I know this might sound complicated or confusing but it is a very simple procedure. If you don't understand what I have written, I will try to get a photo taken of it all pulled apart so that I can scan it onto the net.
Anyway, once you have bought everything, (all up cost for everything approx $30 US) just push the needle bearing and sleeve in one side, then place the pipe spacer inside of it and using a screwdriver or the like to locate it so that it is lined up with the 2nd needle bearing and sleeve. These were quite tight but could be pushed in by hand with no movemnet in the frame. Push the axle through the sleeves, making sure it goes through the pipe spacer as well and then put one of the cartridge bearings into the swingarm and lightly tighten the bolt on the swingarm. Now, put the 2nd cartridge bearing into the swingarm on the opposite side and put on a nut on the outside of each bearing and slowly do up until the swingarm moves smoothly up and down in it's travel (disconnect your shock for this)without any sideways movement. Now tighten up the 2 allen head bolts on the swingarm and check for smooth movement. You may have to cut the nuts in half and the same amount of axle so that the chain can change from middle to large ring and give good clearance for your ankle bones. I just cut mine while they were still on the bike, saved a little weight also. I have used this setup for over 2 months now and I ride up to 4 times a week in very rough areas, and I have not had to touch anything yet.
This setup weighs a bit but gives you 2 sets of bearings for the swingarm to pivot on, and a very large axle = strength. Looked up a few quality bike sights, (eg Santa Cruz, Ellsworth, Mountain Cycle) and they use axles around 7mm to 10mm diameter. The bearing specialist I went to believes that I will never wear out a bearing with this setup, so long as it is kept clean and lubed.
It changed the handling and feel of my bike a lot more than I thought possible. The only movement I feel now is the rear of the swingarm flexing sideways a bit, and the bottom bracket area flexing a bit when crunching out of the saddle.
Hope all this made sense and is helpful to you. Have you seen any of the new model Haro's, as they have some kind of bearing fitted to them for 2001 models. There are obviously a number of configurations for putting bearings into the Haro, but I used my method because it was simple, easily replaced, could do it all myself except for the axle, and would never wear out.
mcj
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Submitted by
Bruce McJannett
a Cross Country Rider
from Brisbane Australia Date Reviewed: September 16, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Any singletrack
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$450.00
Strengths:
Strong and durable with new swing arm. Handles very well. Worth upgrading as high as you want to go.
Weaknesses:
Old swingarm, pivot bushes.
Similar Products Used:
Too many to list
Bike Setup:
EXO Frame, new swingarm, AD 5 shock, Mozo Pro 3.5 with springs, Plasma Rear & shifters, XT Front, Time ATACs, Azonic ORC short stem, Titec Berserkr seat, Sun Rhino Lite rear with Maxxi Mobster, Mavic 517 SUP with Missile on front, Tektro XT type bracks.
tektro parallel
Bottom Line:
AD 5 was the best upgrade so far. Just put in full bearings and axle for swingarm pivot, strong and smooth with no sideways movement any more. Slight weight gain but worth every gram. This has improved the handling of the bike more than I thought possible. Would like a 4 inch travel fork next, Sid or Mega Air maybe. The AD 5 has increased the rear travel to nearly 5 inches, only stopped by the swingarm braces hitting the seat tube if you run the shock too soft.
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Submitted by
david s
a Racer
from chapel hill nc Date Reviewed: September 14, 2000
Favorite Trail:
estes
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$3000.00
Purchased At:
allstars
Strengths:
frame design-crotch clearance, fast handling
Weaknesses:
swingarm-corrected for 2000 mod. i believe i recieved the prototype it has no markings.
Similar Products Used:
fsr amp proflex
Bike Setup:
full xtr ct2bar raceface stem 858pedals odi-lock on grips canecreek ad10 rear shock thompson post flite seat bontrager racelite wheels lunarlite tubes specialized team dirt tires king headset 2000 rockshok xc 80
Bottom Line:
i bought a 98 mod.exo for $600 broke the swingarm it was replaced with the 2000 mod. with no questions in just a few days. i up graded to the moon and down to under 25lbs. now i'm looking at the new 2001 xcs it will be even lighter. the new swingarm is strong like bull. i have beat this bike for over 2 years and it still takes it like a timex. i've raced this thing and recommend it to anyone who wants a perfect do all bike.
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Submitted by
Jayson Calder
a Downhiller
from Thunder Bay, Canada Date Reviewed: August 22, 2000
Creaky Squeeling Self-loosening suspension pivot Broken Swingarm (no big deal, got a 00' 3 days later)
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
bought the frame only, set up for freeriding Noleen chubby fork, magura hydraulic's, xtr/xt Red rhyno lites cane creek ad 10 rear shock (SWEET AS HELL!!!!) Azonic/Race face stuff etc....
Bottom Line:
Great for free-riding or even xc, I have won plenty of xc races on it. Lots of travel is nice they say this bike only has 4 inches but with the stock rst shock it is actually 4.75 with my upgraded cane creek it is 6 inches!!! FUN!! Good value for this frame, awesome design plush and lush takes a phat beating. dh xc or just havin fun the haro rules!
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Submitted by
J
a Weekend Warrior
from Oshawa Ontario Date Reviewed: August 21, 2000
Favorite Trail:
the ones I haven't riden yet
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$300.00
Purchased At:
Bike-Zone
Strengths:
I can't speak for the stock bike, I bought the frame only. This is an extremely affordable and capable F/S ride, frame only or complete. It climbs well with little or no bob if you're in the saddle, and well, some, if you're really cranking it out of the saddle. What do you expect without a lockout though? It's a small price to pay for the way it handles going downhill and the way it takes hits. It's at speed that the suspension really starts to work well. Bumps at speed that would have bounced me into who knows how bad a crash all but disappear.
Weaknesses:
It's a bit a bit of a pig in the weight department but not much more than other F/S bikes I've riden. Components are where the weight comes from so it all depends on your setup up, which brings me to... The RST 22 that came with the frame seems okay for now but I'm sure I'll upgrade it when it dies, read the reviews on the RST. The stock EXO as a complete bike looked like it has some cheap components in other words, upgrade like crazy with the fork being the first thing if you're serious. Oh yeah, the bottle cage mount it is a crappy place but they had to put it somewhere I suppose. Hello Camelback...
Similar Products Used:
GT I-drive, Mongoose NX something, Proflex/K2, Gary Fisher Joshua
Bike Setup:
Girvin Cross-Link Elite, Mavic wheels, STX RC (which works fine for me the hell with xtr...) and a bunch of other stuff mostly from my hardtail which I happily say goodbye to.
Bottom Line:
Killer bang for the buck. Buy the frame only if you can and ask the store to put the 2000 swingarm on it (it's either now or later from what I hear). Then build whatever you want around it. I don't care how many pounds heavier it is than my hardtail uphill or cross country, it's worth it. I ride pretty hard and so far I haven't felt it bottom out over drops and airs, even with the cheap RST 22 it came with. There's something about that whole unified rear triangle thing I find, I dunno, sketchy, as in 'that will probably break...' whereas this is a nice simple suspension setup, the 2000 swingarm looks burly as hell compared to the 99, the angled top tube gives you lots of clearance and best of all, it's just as flickable in the air as my hardtail. Five big-ass chili's. Buy whatever you want but if you want a capable F/S frame that can take a pounding ride and still go cross country don't let the cheap price fool you, with a decent setup the EXO can be an great bike.
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Submitted by
Michael
a Cross Country Rider
from Livermore, CA Date Reviewed: August 15, 2000
Favorite Trail:
china camp
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
Price....It was a gift for me, but the fact that it was an in expensive investment allowed me the confidence to go out and tear it up without worrying about the cash equation. Also, the fact that it is a rather beefy, heavy frame allowed me to attempt and improve the dynamics of my riding. The overall weight of the bike, although possibly a weakness uphill, allows for a forgiving ride when pointed down. Tracks well throught the rough and absorbs hits without complaint.
Weaknesses:
The rear swing arm. I broke it at least twice in my first 6 to 8 months, but it was replaced with the 2000 swingarm which increased the overall rigidity of the bike and improved on the downhill stability. The original swingarm allowed for a mushy sway side to side. If this is a problem, get Haro to sell or send the new swingarm (completely retro able) to solve the problem.
Bike Setup:
Almost all of the bike has changed due to wear. '00Judy SL forks set to 100mm, Sun Mammoth Rims, Velociraptor 2.1 tires, Coda front cranks, Shimano XT rear derail, 8 spd. Shimano gears, 9spd Shimano chain, Gripshifts, XTR Brakes, Gorilla brake booster (rear only) Mountian Speed springs all around, oversize bar ends. GT Platform pedals with Powerstraps
Bottom Line:
After two years and some on the bike, it has had its problems. I am a 265-275 pound rider, and am fairly aggressive. Any heavy weight or heavy footed riders will find this to be a bike capable of withstanding your demands. Smaller riders might find the weight a bit tiresome, although the added heft will increase the speed down the hill and keep the bike planted that much better. And when I mean it holds up well, with the speed and drops I go, it takes the crunch when we land like an elephant. The bike has held up to the pressure, for the most part now for the duration of a couple years and a few thousand miles. I ride both trail and street for over 100 miles a week on my Haro. The original swingarm was small by any standard, and recently I have disloged the bottom of the frame (bottom bracket) and tore the whole assembly off the bike. Not bad after two years. The bike has proven itself to be able to take the BIGGEST of beatings, at speed on an unforgiving trails every week. Built to withstand the rigors of hard riding, she isn't exactly the lighest thing around, but this is not really across country bike. Read here more downhillish but rides to the top. Strong legs and lungs are needed to get to the top. The hardest thing to find, however, is a great Haro dealer of which Alan's Family Bike in Oceanside or Bicycle! Alameda out past the Oakland Airport have been great. Once you talk with a dealer that works with Haro well, everything else is fixable. Haro is actually getting the frame I need into my dealer so I can repair and still have he bike I love. As I wait for the front triangle from a 2000 year I know that it is worth the time to have this bike back in action. I will let you know how my new Haro works soon.
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Submitted by
scott
a Downhiller
from shreveport la Date Reviewed: July 30, 2000
Favorite Trail:
mc carthy alaska
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
don't really know what came on it stock. I only bought the frame. it was nice while it lasted
Weaknesses:
the frame broke on the pivot point going off a curb
Similar Products Used:
k2 4000, litespeed obed fs
Bike Setup:
race face turbine crank, spin wheels xt/xtr all around, fox alp 5r rear suspension
Bottom Line:
the frame broke on a weld and i had had the frame for more than a year so the company would not replace it. the frame worked well with the rear shock thet I had.
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Submitted by
Dirty Dave bloodworth
a Weekend Warrior
from herrin il Date Reviewed: July 7, 2000
Favorite Trail:
the LOST trail
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
good price for a nice frame,some good parts,my swingarm hasn't broke yet!
Weaknesses:
throw that RST fork away with the TECTRO brakes,then sell the RST shock and use the money as a down payment on a real shock,my seat post was fused to my frame!
when this bike is set up right it RIPS!! you buy it for the frame swap off the parts and go. no bike under $2000.00 has everything YOU want,keep that in mind. right off the shelf the bike[at this level] kind of sux!!! UPGRADE UPGRADE UPGRADE UPGRADE UPGRADE OR DIE TRYING!!!!!!!!!
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Submitted by
Drew
a Racer
from Tucson Arizona Usa Date Reviewed: June 22, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Rock Lake in WI
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
The Haro EXo is a great bike for the money. I bought this bike only one year ago and have loved every minute of riding time on the bike. I purchased the bike at a sell price of 599.99 at R&R Bicycle Superstore in Tucson. I have taken this bike downhill racing only once, and it held up like a champ. I have also riden the bike on some very rocky and fast trails in Northern Wisconsin on CAMBA trails. And the bike held up very well there also. After a year of hard riding I have had to true the stock wheels maybe once. I did however manage to break the swingarm in oct. sometime, But got the new 2000 swingarm put back on, and the bike now is better than ever, minus the annoying creek that I have somewhere near the shock and swingarm, but that I think is a fixable item.
Bike Setup:
I currently have an XT rear with Coda Grips and tioga mud front tire, and planning to upgrade to a manitou X-vert t front and rock shock deluxe rear, and in time will go to hayes disk, with whoever's rims
Bottom Line:
GREAT BIKE, Haro did a great job on this entry level bike.
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Submitted by
Brian
a Weekend Warrior
from TX Date Reviewed: June 9, 2000
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Weaknesses:
rear swing arm follow up of earlier post.
Bottom Line:
Only took a week to get the 200 swing arm. Looks much more beefier than the original, gives me 1/2 more rear suspension travel but feel loose. May be caused by the added length og the new swing arm. One week of trail ding and it's held up so far. Bottom line is it's a great entry level bike. I think I'll be in the market this winter for something tougher though.
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Submitted by
Brian
a Weekend Warrior
from TX Date Reviewed: May 23, 2000
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
I'm generally rough on bikes, but this full suspension bike has held up well. This area I ride in is very rocky and the fact that the wheels are still true is incredible!
Weaknesses:
Held up well except for the rear swing arm. Broke one of the welds at the front pivot point.
Similar Products Used:
Mongoose (Haro's got them beat hands down)
Bike Setup:
Excellent
Bottom Line:
Although the rear swing arm broke, I am extremely pleased with the bike. It is currently at the shop for warranty work. Now I'll see how Haro's customer service is. I plan an upgrade to the 2000 swingarm.
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Submitted by
sirt
a Cross Country Rider
from middle island, NY, USA Date Reviewed: April 27, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Rocky Point
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Great Frame Geometry (simplistic, yet exotic looking) Great Design - Pivot + Top Tube Bend Looks great, rides great, & price is great!
Great frame and a lot of fun to ride. No problems climbing and weight problems are easily cured with upgrading. Handles nice in the single track and carves nice lines in the turns. Haven't felt any play in the rear either. Only draw back is the infamous rear swing arm! Tweaked it big time! Got a nice 5 degree offset in the rear wheel. Anyway, brought it to the dealer and having it upgraded to the 2000 swingarm for 30 bucks. The 2000 swingarm is a little heavier, but much stronger. It comes in polished aluminum and look much prettier than my old black one!! 5 chili's for value! You can't touch any other FS for this price! 5 chili's overall minus a half for the 99 swingarm.
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Submitted by
andres cook
a Downhiller
from uk Date Reviewed: February 8, 2000
Favorite Trail:
steetley
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
new y2k model ;comes with new swing arm and latest rst fork.excellent bike for 425 pounds ,great handling and well worth upgrading
Weaknesses:
to good for price so they'll sell loads
Similar Products Used:
santa cruz chamelion gt sts dh
Bike Setup:
stock .use it in winter,or lend my brother,but will upgrade forks
Bottom Line:
awesome for price
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Submitted by
joey dee
a Cross-Country Rider
from ridge,ny Date Reviewed: December 24, 1999
great DS bike for the money.have 2000 swingarm seems to have cured the problem.up-graded componants as my skill level went up. bike responded positively to every change.I now own a great XC bike that competes with bikes that cost way more
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Jake
a Cross-Country Rider
from Brisbane Australia Date Reviewed: November 11, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Mt Cootha
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Handling frame price
Weaknesses:
Thin paint job Weak swingarm
Similar Products Used:
Mongoose, Trek, Raceline, Fsr's. Super V etc
Bike Setup:
Mozo pro with spring kit, xt brakes & levers, plasma rear, Mavic 517 SUPs, short stem.
Bottom Line:
Handles and climbs really well, nice and comfortable without much bob at all. Pitty about the cracked swingarm. Still waiting for the new one, hope it is the new model.
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Cameron
a Weekend Warrior
from Gold Coast Date Reviewed: November 6, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Still Nerang State Forest
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Upgradability Looks
Weaknesses:
Stock swing arm and forks
Similar Products Used:
Giants
Bike Setup:
RST 318tl and 2000 series Haro swing arm
Bottom Line:
Since I first got my EXO - I have upgraded it as my confidence and ability grew. Out with the RST 261 standard forks and on with RST 318 TL's (80mm travel). This improved the geometry and riding position for me.The standard swing arm cracked twice so I took it back. It was replaced with the new 2000 series swingarm which is streets ahead of the old one. It looks like a real swing arm and is stronger and better manufactured. Comes in polished aluminium rather than old yellow.Since I have made modifications, I am even more pleased with this bike than when I first got it. My only beef is the set up with the swing arm and front derallieur, I just can;t get at properly to make adjustments.
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Submitted by
Zack Kavanaugh
a Cross-Country Rider
from Dartmouth, MA Date Reviewed: November 3, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Freetown State Forest
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
None
Weaknesses:
The swingarm bent when i hit a minor rock and the the components suck
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
marzoochi z2 bam '98 (sweet shock)
Bottom Line:
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Submitted by
Cameron
a Weekend Warrior
from Gold Coast, Qld, AUSTRALIA Date Reviewed: August 31, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Nerang State Forest
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Components, weight, comfort and upgradability
Weaknesses:
A little heavy on the front end - I guess I need to pedal harder!!
Similar Products Used:
nil
Bike Setup:
standard, except for shorter handlebar stem and Ameoba DH bars
Bottom Line:
After deciding to but a MTB/ATB, I looked every where, read the mags, spoke to friends and surfed the net. I saw the Haro EXO first up, looked at many others and came back to the EXO.Compared to others, I got a Dually at Hardtail prices with great components, with the ability to upgrade when I get more serious. Give it a go?
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Submitted by
Dex
a Weekend Warrior
from HULL UK Date Reviewed: April 19, 1999
Favorite Trail:
scouts wood
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
very nice frame great upgradeability
Weaknesses:
I've snapped 2, yes thats 2 swingarms since last july and both times i was on the road. no disc brake mount.
Bike Setup:
LX/XT Mavic/Hope wheelset Hope pro discs
Bottom Line:
Why to the keep snapping
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Submitted by
Alexander Hsieh
a Cross-Country Rider
from SF, CA Date Reviewed: April 11, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Bobcat
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
High quality frame. Low priced componentry. Great room fer upgrades.
Haro EX-O Frame Girvin Vector II Front Stratos Stratashock Pro Rear XT/XTR Componentry
Bottom Line:
Great bike. Great Frame. Good 4 inch travel dig-in rear suspension design. Great non-freeride bike. I hate freeride bikes and this one has freeride travel without the weight or stupidity.I love this bike so much I have upgraded it to heaven. If you saw the bike you'd probably want to steal it. GOt any questions, give me an e-mail and I'll rant and rave for hours. Later.
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Submitted by
Pete
a Racer
from DC Date Reviewed: April 3, 1999
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Great ride and nice frame.
Weaknesses:
Components fitted as spec.
Similar Products Used:
Other entry level (cheap), full suspension rides from GT, Giant, Trek, Cannondale and Iron Horse.
Bike Setup:
Stock bike but upgraded fork to RockShox Judy and clipless pedals. Will upgrade other components when I trash those fitted...probably soon.
Bottom Line:
A frame that has a nice geometry and (free)ride, over others, at a price that allows upgrades to all YOUR own favourite bits and pieces.(For non-wealthy, bike riding bums like myself.) Bombproof construction,.. well my past 3 Haro BMXer's were.
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Submitted by
Russ
a cross-country rider
from Gilbert Arizona Date Reviewed: February 27, 1999
Bottom Line:
I was in the market for a reasonably priced full-suspension mountain bike. (I know the two don't go together very well). After weeks of studying all the mountain bike liturature and trips to MANY bike shops, I came across the Haro Extreame EXO. With componetry like WTB, Shimano, and IRC, it was well above the standards of the competition whose price hinged upon the name. Needless to say, even after finding the Haro I continued to shop and compare (a good practice when your making an investment). After spending several weekends of shopping instead of riding I settled on a decision of the Haro Extreame EXO. I have been EXTREAMLY satisfied with the bike. I did make a couple of enhancements on it for a personal touch (a Shimano LX rear der., to replace the stock Alivio, Yeti grips, and Onza bar ends). The bike performs well and is tough on the Trail. For the money (about $650) The bike is way above the level of other bikes in this price range. Haro offers three levels of Extreames (EXO, EX1, and EX3) all with the same 7005 aluminum frame and Trac rear swing arm. They range anywhere from $650-$3000. All and all the Haro Extreame EX0 is one big bang for the buck for the package that your get. Haro has yet to become a main-stream name in mountain biking, but think back through the years of BMX, they carved a nitch and were known as one tough bike, this technology has come full-circle into the Extreame line. I refuse to knock other lines of products because there are some darn good bikes out there with out the Haro name on it, but my point is that if your in the same postion that I was, where budget, value, and a personal standard are part of your puchase, Take a look at this bike and see for yourself. A no-complaint Haro rider gives this product five hot chilis.. (and we arizonans know our chilis)
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Erick Wills
a weekend warrior
from Idaho Falls, ID Date Reviewed: February 23, 1999
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I finally broke down and bought a FS bike. Thought I'd give an entry level machine a try. Can't someone come out with an entry level FS model that doesn't have k-mart components. I've had it in the shop 8 times in the past couple of months getting everything upgrading, because of equipment failure. What a piece. Someone want to buy one cheap.
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Pete Demos
a downhiller
from CA Date Reviewed: December 21, 1998
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Here is what Mountain Bike Action said about the EX0 in the October 1998 issue:$600 buys a full suspension bike? Yep, Haro spec's it with Shimano's Alivio drivetrain and an RST fork and shock. It's frame is the same as the rest of the line so the EX0 can be upgraded to the moon.
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