VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Haro Escape A3

Velopedia Archive ID 51912

Overview

Model year1996
BrandHaro
ModelEscape A3
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID51912
Original MSRP$1,790.00
ColorsPolished
Sizes15.5", 17.5", 19.5"
Weight24.5 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionWelded aluminum
Frame materialEaston Reaction
ForkRock Shox Judy XC
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore XT
ShiftersShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore LX top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetSugino Impel 700, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN51
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsRitchey Logic (clipless)

Brakes

BrakesWTB Speed Master Cantilever brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Tange-Seiki
HandlebarHaro Al
Handlebar extensionsHaro alloy one-piece forged
StemHaro alloy forged Flip-Flop
SaddleVetta TT Transverse
SeatpostZoom Microset, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsRitchey Rock 415, 32-hole
SpokesDT Competition stainless steel, 1.8mm double butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tireFront: 26 x 2.10" Ritchey Mega-Bite Z-Max SC, Rear: 26 x 2.10" Ritchey Omega Bite
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube566.4 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center425.4 mm
Wheelbase1060.5 mm
Fork offset / rake40.6 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 30, 2026.