12-17-2006, 03:30 PM
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| Guest | Re: HARO bikes
On Sat, 16 Dec 2006 16:37:52 -0800, "Zilla"
<zilla62@XSPAMbellsouth.net> wrote:
>"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:
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>> >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?!
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>> >Thanks
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>> I got a 06 Haro v4. I felt it was a great purchase, well worth.
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>> 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.
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>> 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. 
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>> Some complaints I've heard, the forks ofcourse, and the seat's
>> 'cheapness'.
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>> My options are mine, and only assocated with my bike. 06HAROV4
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>> later,
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>> tom @ www.FreeWorkAtHomeIdeas.com
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>"My only dislike, the front brakes don't catch as well as I want."
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>Replace the front brakes with Avid mech. disc and you
>won't have that problem.
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Oh yes, I've received much advice about replacing them, just that I
was talking 'out of the box' options.
thx,
tom
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