VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 Haro Escape A4

Velopedia Archive ID 61129

Overview

Model year1997
BrandHaro
ModelEscape A4
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID61129
Original MSRP$3,470.00
ColorsRed
Sizes15.5", 17.5", 19.5"
Weight22.5 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialEaston Elite 3
ForkRock Shox Judy SL
Fork materialMagnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano XTR 950
ShiftersShimano XTR RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano XTR top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleurShimano XTR SGS
CranksetShimano XTR, 24/34/46 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-M950, 112.5 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG91, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsRitchey Logic (clipless)

Brakes

BrakesShimano XTR V-Brake brakes, Shimano XTR levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Fuzzy Logic
HandlebarRitchey ProLite WCS
Handlebar extensionsRitchey Logic Pro WCS
StemKore Lite III
SaddleSelle Italia Flite
SeatpostKore Lite II, 26.8 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano XTR
RimsRitchey Vantage Sport, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 1.8mm 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 tube571.5 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center424.2 mm
Wheelbase1061.7 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 13, 2026.