Haro 2004 Extreme X24 $399 good deal?

[nrivas23]

hey eveyone,


i'm a beginning MTB and was wondering if the Haro 04 Extreme X24 was a good deal and good buy for a beginner it's $399? if not what do you guys recommend for a beginner in the 400-500 dollar price range?


thanx

[Fett]

How big are you? I wanted to make sure that you are aware this a 24" wheeled bike that is sized for 8-12 year olds. I bought one for my son's 8th birthday in March and I have been very happy with it. I think the spec is better than average for the price. It has mostly name brand components rather than house brand. My son has ridden it alot with no complaints. I think the $399.00 is pretty reasonable as they retail for about $500.00. The fork is a little stiffly sprung for a kid though. I weigh 170 lbs and it took effort to bottom out the fork. I removed a spring from one side and it appears to be sprung about right for my 65 lbs son.

If it fits you well, I think you would do well to buy it.