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1996 Haro Extreme EX-2

Velopedia Archive ID 55025

Overview

Model year1996
BrandHaro
ModelExtreme EX-2
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID55025
Original MSRP$1,700.00
ColorsBlack, brushed aluminium
Sizes15.5", 17.5", 19.5"
Weight28 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionWelded aluminum
Frame material7000 aluminum, oversize
ForkRock Shox Quadra 21R
Fork materialMagnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockNoleen, 1.5" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore LX
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-600
Front derailleurShimano Deore LX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT GS
CranksetSugino Impel 500, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN52
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, Tektro RBP-366A levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Tange-Seiki
HandlebarHaro Al
Handlebar extensionsHaro one-piece forged
StemHaro alloy forged Flip-Flop
SaddleVetta AT Transverse
SeatpostPolygon PM-312, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsRitchey Rock 440, 32-hole
SpokesDT Competition stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke nipplesBrass 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 angle74°
Chainstay / rear center431.8 mm
Wheelbase1079.5 mm
Fork offset / rake38.1 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 1, 2026.