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12-16-2006, 04:37 PM

"Tom The Great" <Post@here.com> wrote in message
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> On 13 Dec 2006 11:03:59 -0800, "edwperal" <edwperal@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> >I've never heard about this brand before, i saw one that I like not
> >only becasue of the features but the $$ also. if you own one or have
> >heard someting about them, can you share your comments please?!
> >
> >Thanks
>
>
> I got a 06 Haro v4. I felt it was a great purchase, well worth.
>
> Now so you can understand my option, I like basic design, and
> functionality. Not a do-dad fan, so even the J1 forks are ok are ok
> for me.
>
> My only dislike, the front brakes don't catch as well as I want. I
> hardly use them, but when I try and lock them up, they don't. I've
> had one pad replacement, free from my LBS, and it's still 'weak'.
> Guess I'm too fat.

>
> Some complaints I've heard, the forks ofcourse, and the seat's
> 'cheapness'.
>
> My options are mine, and only assocated with my bike. 06HAROV4
>
> later,
>
> tom @ www.FreeWorkAtHomeIdeas.com
>

"My only dislike, the front brakes don't catch as well as I want."

Replace the front brakes with Avid mech. disc and you
won't have that problem.

12-16-2006, 04:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
Zilla Guest Posts: n/a	Re: HARO bikes "Tom The Great" <Post@here.com> wrote in message news:rsc8o29cvv06iq9km72no8ka4ea7b5ai8i@4ax.com... > On 13 Dec 2006 11:03:59 -0800, "edwperal" <edwperal@gmail.com> wrote: > > >I've never heard about this brand before, i saw one that I like not > >only becasue of the features but the $$ also. if you own one or have > >heard someting about them, can you share your comments please?! > > > >Thanks > > > I got a 06 Haro v4. I felt it was a great purchase, well worth. > > Now so you can understand my option, I like basic design, and > functionality. Not a do-dad fan, so even the J1 forks are ok are ok > for me. > > My only dislike, the front brakes don't catch as well as I want. I > hardly use them, but when I try and lock them up, they don't. I've > had one pad replacement, free from my LBS, and it's still 'weak'. > Guess I'm too fat. > > Some complaints I've heard, the forks ofcourse, and the seat's > 'cheapness'. > > My options are mine, and only assocated with my bike. 06HAROV4 > > later, > > tom @ www.FreeWorkAtHomeIdeas.com > "My only dislike, the front brakes don't catch as well as I want." Replace the front brakes with Avid mech. disc and you won't have that problem.