It hasn't taken long for the old retro bikes to start piling up in my new place in New Zealand. This old Haro is in a bit of a state, but luckily I a) volunteer in a community bike workshop and b) work for a MTB distributor/retailer, so I shouldn't run into any problems with components or mechanics.
The Good: Chromo frame and fork, Exage 7sp STI groupset in good condition, very handsome Haro chromo stem/bars/seatpost... 1 1/8 headtube means it should be easier to find a short-travel fork if I so choose.
The Bad: Advertised as 'large' but actually a 17.5... with the saddle up there's a couple inches drop to the bars... I'll see how it goes, but this might become my partner's bike as she's 5'8". STI units have plastic brake levers!
The Ugly: The forks are bloody rusty... they'll possibly need replacing if it's structural. All the decals are flaking off and I'm not sure if replacements are available.
Not entirely decided on what I'm going to do with it. The Exage groupset is nothing fancy but should give good reliable service. On the other hand, I might just singlespeed it to build strength and skill.
The strip down will start on Wednesday so watch this space!
The Good: Chromo frame and fork, Exage 7sp STI groupset in good condition, very handsome Haro chromo stem/bars/seatpost... 1 1/8 headtube means it should be easier to find a short-travel fork if I so choose.
The Bad: Advertised as 'large' but actually a 17.5... with the saddle up there's a couple inches drop to the bars... I'll see how it goes, but this might become my partner's bike as she's 5'8". STI units have plastic brake levers!
The Ugly: The forks are bloody rusty... they'll possibly need replacing if it's structural. All the decals are flaking off and I'm not sure if replacements are available.
Not entirely decided on what I'm going to do with it. The Exage groupset is nothing fancy but should give good reliable service. On the other hand, I might just singlespeed it to build strength and skill.
The strip down will start on Wednesday so watch this space!