I bought a bike today.

stockel · 12-08-2007, 06:16 PM

It is a Haro Escape.

I don't know anything about bikes and did no research.... spur of the moment thing...

So now that I have already bought it, does anyone know anything about bikes and think its ok?...

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Also is there any good places to ride near Pakenham, just fairly easy stuff to start with.

Cheers

Craig

stockel · 12-08-2007, 06:18 PM

Here is a link to what I think is my bike,

http://edenbicycles.com/page.cfm?pageID=561

blutura · 12-08-2007, 06:28 PM

oh, right. I thought you meant you'd bought a real bike, (i.e. one with an engine).

well, its got wheels and handlebars and stuff, so I guess its ok.
Have fun!

stockel · 12-08-2007, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by blutura

oh, right. I thought you meant you'd bought a real bike, (i.e. one with an engine).

well, its got wheels and handlebars and stuff, so I guess its ok.
Have fun!

Lol no just a pretend one...

Yeah I thought it was good that it came with wheels and all that should make for better riding hopefully...

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ELtim · 12-08-2007, 07:07 PM

Training wheels?

Where are the damn training wheels?

stockel · 12-08-2007, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ELtim

Training wheels?

Where are the damn training wheels?

Bloody bike cost too much couldn't afford them

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gthofan · 12-08-2007, 11:27 PM

if you want to take a trip out to boronia, go to bmxmad. They will fill you in on places to go, and all accessories etc.

SHIFTN · 13-08-2007, 07:46 AM

i don't know much about mtb but i know alot about bmx and that bike looks alright

-SHIFTN

xy351 · 13-08-2007, 08:32 AM

i dont know much about bikes but i do know that haro have a bloody good name... i bet it cost to much for training wheels lol...
have fun

paule11 · 13-08-2007, 09:39 AM

that bike looks good you should have no problems haro is a good brand has ok equipment on it

http://www.harobikes.com/mtb/bikes/escape.php

only problem is you will have to use it now

RG · 13-08-2007, 10:08 AM

I know a little about bikes, I used to know a lot but haven't really been in to it for a few years. Haro always made good quality strong light frames and equipped them with decent components. Your's seems like a good middle of the road bike and is great for a beginner as once you get a bit more experience it will still do the job.

redranga · 13-08-2007, 01:23 PM

Ive got a Haro Escape 8.3 (2004 model). Its had a hard life and I havent been able to break it other than the I beam seat that it came with. Youll have a heap of fun on it and it will handle anything you do on it.

Ive just bought a Haro Xeon dually. I was getting a sore back on the hardtail.

stockel · 13-08-2007, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by gthofan

if you want to take a trip out to boronia, go to bmxmad. They will fill you in on places to go, and all accessories etc.

I'm out that way sometimes, might drop in, thanks for that.

stockel · 13-08-2007, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by police

Ive got a Haro Escape 8.3 (2004 model). Its had a hard life and I havent been able to break it other than the I beam seat that it came with. Youll have a heap of fun on it and it will handle anything you do on it.

Ive just bought a Haro Xeon dually. I was getting a sore back on the hardtail.

Thanks for your replies everyone,

I also posted on a mtb forum I found and they all said the same things as you guys, so I am really happy as it should be a good bike and I got it for what I think is a great price!

Just got back from my first ride, it was GREAT! I can't wait until I get some coordination back and get used to the bike and set it up properly.

When I got back I quickly sprayed it with the hose on mist and then with a hand towel dried the main areas apart from the mechanical parts as they have lubricant on them, if you get some of the lubricant on the towel and then accidentially wipe other metal/plastic etc parts of the bike do you think it could damage/degrade it? (maybe it is petrolium based or something which would be bad for plastics?...).

Guy at the shop agreed if I hose it lightly and put it in the garage and let it drip dry it should be fine and keep lube upto the chain etc.

Is there anything/tricks I should know about looking after the bike? (do I need to hand dry it like I did?).

Thanks guys

Craig

AnthonyQLD · 13-08-2007, 06:57 PM

I never bothered to dry mine, it drips dry, I just keep everything lubed up. Never had any rust problems or paint damage.

Have fun with your new toy,

stockel · 13-08-2007, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by AnthonyQLD

I never bothered to dry mine, it drips dry, I just keep everything lubed up. Never had any rust problems or paint damage.

Have fun with your new toy,

Ok thanks for that, thats exactly what I wanted to know, I think I will do the same as you and see how it goes.

As long as I don't get too over confident it will be fun! lol nearly ate dirt after about the first five minutes...

Thanks

Craig

Bermo · 14-08-2007, 12:11 PM

A good MTB forum is http://www.farkin.net.au

It should be fine with drip drying, I woulod probably invest in a chain cleaner is you ride in the rain or mud cause thats whats stuffs chains, cassesttes etc..

Bermo · 14-08-2007, 04:17 PM

edit - that address above should be

http://www.farkin.net

RG · 14-08-2007, 04:27 PM

WASH?!?! BIKE?!?! Do people do that?

SHIFTN · 14-08-2007, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by RedXR347

WASH?!?! BIKE?!?! Do people do that?

depends how much $ you spend on it

-SHIFTN

JBomb3000 · 14-08-2007, 07:05 PM

This threads reminds me of that time Dale dug a hole.......................
Now it's filling with water...........................

stockel · 14-08-2007, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bermo

A good MTB forum is http://www.farkin.net.au

It should be fine with drip drying, I woulod probably invest in a chain cleaner is you ride in the rain or mud cause thats whats stuffs chains, cassesttes etc..

Hi mate, I joined that site and posted on there just after I posted here I think! Thanks anyway, it is a good site. Also what is a cassette?

Thanks

Craig

stockel · 14-08-2007, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SHIFTN

depends how much $ you spend on it

-SHIFTN

Yeah probably has something to do with it lol.

stockel · 14-08-2007, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JBomb3000

This threads reminds me of that time Dale dug a hole.......................
Now it's filling with water...........................

Haha why do you say that?

Van D · 14-08-2007, 09:12 PM

Haro went waaay down hill a while ago, but are back on the up again with some real good bikes now.

Just make sure you use it :P

stockel · 14-08-2007, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by popinfresh

Haro went waaay down hill a while ago, but are back on the up again with some real good bikes now.

Just make sure you use it :P

I really think it will get a lot of use for a variety of reasons, however you never know sometimes you use something for a while and get over it, don't think that will happen as not having a bike has been killing me even though I'd only ever had bad ones.

ripd'n'curld · 15-08-2007, 10:33 AM

It was said earlier, Haro went down hill in a big way in the mountain bike scene, and they have only started to put some half decent bikes on the market 2007-2008.
I have just recently sold my bike which was a $8500-$9000 downhill mountain bike (not a Haro) and I miss riding it at the moment, even though I never had the time anyway, back on topic, as stated in the link your bike is more of a street bike/jump bike, If you just plan to ride it in the bush/nasho, fitness rides etc, you may want to opt for a more suitable bike like a cross country bike (XC).

Stockel if your doing jumps the bike is good for you (depending on your weight and quality of parts), but being a (Hardtail) its going to be a bit punishing on your body/back/joints as you have no suspension in the rear, and majority of these bike do not have the correct gearing for riding in the bush.
eg. hardtails tend to only have one chainring/sprocket, on the rare occassion you will find two chainrings but these will be found on cheaper do it all models that dont really do it all, eg hardtail/XC jump bike. (its one or the other).
Stockel, in my opinion you have bought the wrong bike, but you can still ride it anywhere, just not in comfortably.

Hardtail = Jump/Street bike, no rear suspension.
XC = all mountain/cross country, average suspesion travel 3", 4", 5 inches.
Freeride = the do it all bike, 6 inches-9 inches of wheel travel front and back.
Downhill = dedicated for downhill, 8 inches-12 inches of wheel travel.

Quote:
Originally Posted by RedXR347
WASH?!?! BIKE?!?! Do people do that?

depends how much $ you spend on it

-SHIFTN

With a $9$$$ bike you would want to wash it once a week and keep things all lubed up and tight.

Is there anything/tricks I should know about looking after the bike? (do I need to hand dry it like I did?).

do not hose the forks rubber bushes/seals, as the water will go into the lowers and mix with the oil, plus you will be washing dirt in their as well and the seals wont last the year and then your forks will shite themselves and you will need to send them away for a service and get new seals and bushes.
$$$$

**FTE217** · 15-08-2007, 11:30 AM

ripdncurld spot on about looking after the bike.....
A few months back I spent good $$ for my racing bike, gets rubbed down after every ride ! Spent enough on the thing lol...unreal fun !!

stockel · 15-08-2007, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ripd'n'curld

It was said earlier, Haro went down hill in a big way in the mountain bike scene, and they have only started to put some half decent bikes on the market 2007-2008.
I have just recently sold my bike which was a $8500-$9000 downhill mountain bike (not a Haro) and I miss riding it at the moment, even though I never had the time anyway, back on topic, as stated in the link your bike is more of a street bike/jump bike, If you just plan to ride it in the bush/nasho, fitness rides etc, you may want to opt for a more suitable bike like a cross country bike (XC).

Stockel if your doing jumps the bike is good for you (depending on your weight and quality of parts), but being a (Hardtail) its going to be a bit punishing on your body/back/joints as you have no suspension in the rear, and majority of these bike do not have the correct gearing for riding in the bush.
eg. hardtails tend to only have one chainring/sprocket, on the rare occassion you will find two chainrings but these will be found on cheaper do it all models that dont really do it all, eg hardtail/XC jump bike. (its one or the other).
Stockel, in my opinion you have bought the wrong bike, but you can still ride it anywhere, just not in comfortably.

Hardtail = Jump/Street bike, no rear suspension.
XC = all mountain/cross country, average suspesion travel 3", 4", 5 inches.
Freeride = the do it all bike, 6 inches-9 inches of wheel travel front and back.
Downhill = dedicated for downhill, 8 inches-12 inches of wheel travel.

Quote:
Originally Posted by RedXR347
WASH?!?! BIKE?!?! Do people do that?

depends how much $ you spend on it

-SHIFTN

With a $9$$$ bike you would want to wash it once a week and keep things all lubed up and tight.

Is there anything/tricks I should know about looking after the bike? (do I need to hand dry it like I did?).

do not hose the forks rubber bushes/seals, as the water will go into the lowers and mix with the oil, plus you will be washing dirt in their as well and the seals wont last the year and then your forks will shite themselves and you will need to send them away for a service and get new seals and bushes.
$$$$

Hi mate,
I am pretty much riding it everywhere and I think thats some of the problem when you start getting into better bikes the more narrowly focused they seem to become, I love it but that could just because I don't know anything about bikes

Is it ok to just hose the forks with a really soft mist? (Thats how I hose the whole bike).

Thanks

Craig

Armageddon Designs · 15-08-2007, 06:32 PM

Nice, can't believe I didn't see this earlier! Welcome to the fray!!!

Not going to say anything about Haro, enough said already!

I used to race DH on a Trek Y-Glide Deluxe, at the time it was the bomb, now it is a bomb!!!! LOL I sold it a few years back after doing my back, told not to ride DH again!!!!! Picked up a DBR BSX Comp, nice DJ rig but no DH Bike! Got that as a compromise, could still go riding with the boys, just not as full on!

Anyway man I think you will really get a lot out of the MTB scene, keep watching Farkin too, good site! If you got cable keep your eye out for Chosen Line top show made by Glen Jacobs and the boys from Cairns!