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1997 Haro Escape A3
Mountain bike, front suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.
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What Velopedia knows
- Model year
- 1997
- Category
- Mountain
- Original MSRP
- $1,520.00
- Sizes
- 15.5", 17.5", 19.5"
- Colors
- Polished
- Weight
- 25 lb
- Geometry
- Legacy reference · Geometry context
- Record coverage
- 33 preserved details · archived image · original MSRP · preserved geometry
- Archive ID
- 66484
Model history 2 other years
Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Easton Elan 3 |
| Fork | Rock Shox Judy XC |
| Fork Material | Magnesium, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear Shock | N/A |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Shimano Deore XT/LX |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-UN52, 110 mm spindle |
| BB Shell Width | 68mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Ritchey Logic (clipless) |
Brakes
| Brakes | Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Ritchey ForceLite |
| Handlebar Extensions | Haro aluminum |
| Stem | Kore Lite III |
| Saddle | WTB SST, hollow chromoly rails |
| Seatpost | Kore Lite II, 26.8 mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Front: Shimano Deore LX suspension, Rear: Shimano Deore LX |
|---|---|
| Rims | Mavic 238, 32-hole |
| Spokes | Wheelsmith stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge |
| Spoke Nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front Tire | Front: 26 x 2.10" Ritchey Mega-Bite Z-Max SC, Rear: 26 x 2.10" Ritchey Omega Bite |
| Wheel Size | 26" wheels |
Historical reference geometry
Geometry
Historical model-level geometry recovered from Velopedia’s original archive database. The source does not identify which listed frame size this reference describes, so fit interpretation is intentionally limited and no size-normalized Archive Context is generated.
| Measurement | Legacy reference |
|---|---|
| Top tube | 571.5 mm |
| Head-tube angle | 71° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 424.2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1061.7 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 40.6 mm |
Geometry source: Historical archive database — model-level reference geometry. The historical source provides one model-level geometry set and does not identify the corresponding frame size.
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Model-level historical reference
Period context: At 71°, the head angle sits close to the middle of the group among mountain geometries represented in Velopedia for this period. Its 73° seat angle is close to the middle of the group among the same-period mountain references.
Compared with 1565 distinct legacy mountain geometries from model years 1995–1999. Only angular measurements are used because the historical reference frame size is unidentified.See it in periodOpen an immediate comparison with preserved 1997 mountain geometries. The source frame size remains unidentified.
See its 1997 geometry context Parts & serviceability
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ChainShimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32"Exact archived model
Brake padsLinear-pull brake padsPublished brake type — verify pad mounting style
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN52, 110 mm spindleExact archived model
More qualified parts (6)
PedalsRitchey Logic (clipless)Named archived component — verify exact version
SaddleWTB SST, hollow chromoly railsNamed archived component — verify exact version
CranksetShimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teethNamed archived component — verify exact version
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGSNamed component · published drivetrain speed — verify exact version
ShiftersShimano Deore XT RapidFire SLNamed component · published drivetrain speed — verify exact version
HandlebarRitchey ForceLiteNamed archived component — verify dimensions
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Used-bike inspection
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Before any test ride: both brakes should stop the bike firmly and release cleanly; both wheels should run true and be securely attached; tires should have no casing damage; and the headset, handlebar, stem, cranks and pedals should have no looseness or play.
Follow the full used-bike inspection order →- FrameInspect the complete frame and fork in bright light for cracks, dents, distortion, corrosion, impact marks, suspicious paint differences or signs of repair. Check the head tube, bottom-bracket area, dropouts, joints and clamped surfaces especially closely.Inspect the frame and fork →
- BrakesInspect pad condition, cable movement and the rim sidewalls or brake tracks for wear. A concave or heavily worn braking surface can mean the wheel also needs replacement.Inspect the brakes →
- SuspensionAsk when the fork was last serviced. Check the stanchions for damage, look for oil at the seals and make sure the fork moves smoothly without bushing play.Evaluate the suspension →
- DrivetrainShift through every gear under light load and measure chain wear. Confirm that the shifter, derailleur, chain and cassette belong to the same 8-speed system.Check drivetrain wear →
- Wheels & tiresSpin both wheels and watch the rims for side-to-side or vertical movement. Check for dents, cracks, loose or uneven spokes and hub play, then inspect both tire casings for cuts, cracking or exposed threads.Check wheels and tires →
Bike-specific inspection checklist 20 checks based on 6 archived component groups Open checklistClose checklist
This checklist uses the archived equipment for this bike. It cannot confirm the condition, service history or later component changes of the example in front of you.
Identity and fit
Follow the full used-bike inspection order →Archived: 1997 Haro Escape A3 · Mountain bike, front suspension · Published sizes: 15.5", 17.5", 19.5"
Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: TIG-welded · Fork: Rock Shox Judy XC · Magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Suspension
Evaluate the suspension →Archived: Fork: Rock Shox Judy XC
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Group: Shimano Deore XT/LX · Shifters: Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL · Front derailleur: Shimano Deore XT top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm · Rear derailleur: Shimano Deore XT SGS · Crankset: Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth · Bottom bracket: Shimano BB-UN52, 110 mm spindle · Rear cogs: 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth · Chain: Shimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32"
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Wheel size: 26" wheels · Rims: Mavic 238, 32-hole · Hubs: Front: Shimano Deore LX suspension, Rear: Shimano Deore LX · Front tire: Front: 26 x 2.10" Ritchey Mega-Bite Z-Max SC, Rear: 26 x 2.10" Ritchey Omega Bite
Controls and contact points
Archived: Headset: 1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic · Handlebar: Ritchey ForceLite · Stem: Kore Lite III · Seatpost: Kore Lite II, 26.8 mm diameter · Saddle: WTB SST, hollow chromoly rails · Pedals: Ritchey Logic (clipless)
Before and during the test ride
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