Haro Escape

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Hey what do we think about the Haro escape frame? Ive found a pretty good deal on an 8.3 but Id have to trade my bike in ( a GT Ruckus hardtail ) and I was wondering what the differences between the 2 frames would be. Im really happy with the ruckus but the parts spec is better on the haro and with trade in its cheaper than upgrading the ruckus, any thoughts?
 
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Are you talking about the '03 bikes?

I've got an '03 Escape 8.2 and I reckon it's pretty damn good. I bought a 17.5" frame which is a good fit for my height (6'1") even with a short stem. Personally I wouldn't get one any bigger though. The frame is pretty beefy as you've probably already seen so hopefully it should hold up to a bit of abuse. I ride mainly technical trails with drops, logs, rocks etc., a bit of DJ and the occasional urban ride and the bike is great for this kind of stuff.

The only thing I hated about this bike was the stock pedals. In the wet they were slipperier than greased owl s**t and the bearings were crap right from the start. Last week I bent the Formula rear hub too but I don't think these come on the 8.3.

I haven't really spent that much time on GT hardtails (only ridden a mates GT a few times) so I'm not sure how it would compare to your Ruckus.
 
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Yeah thats the 1, sounds like you do a similar sorta riding to me so it might be a goer, its just always hard parting with a bike you really like i guess.
 
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Dirt Devil said:
I bought a 17.5" frame which is a good fit for my height (6'1") even with a short stem. Personally I wouldn't get one any bigger though.
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Do you have to rub it in? :cry: Sizing is the thing to be most careful of here, their frames are HUGE! Mine is just too big, but other than that it's hard to fault...except maybe for the 9-speed drivetrain, but I spose you've got that on the Ruckus too.
 
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