Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1998 Haro El Camino DX

Velopedia Archive ID 79864

Overview

Model year	1998
Brand	Haro
Model	El Camino DX
Bicycle type	Hybrid
Archive ID	79864
Original MSRP	$340.00
Colors	Black, red matte
Sizes	16", 18", 20", womens 17"

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded
Frame material	4130 chromoly main triangle/hi-tensile steel rear stays
Fork	Haro Tru Trak 700
Fork material	Chromoly/hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Rear shock	N/A

Drivetrain

Component group	Shimano Alivio
Shifters	Grip Shift MRX-170
Front derailleur	Shimano Altus top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Rear derailleur	Shimano Alivio
Crankset	Shimano AceraX, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom bracket	YST BB 969
BB shell width	68mm English
Rear cogs	7-speed, 14 - 28 teeth
Chain	KMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Haro, resin

Brakes

Brakes	Shimano Altus brakes, Tektro RBP-378A levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1" YST steel
Handlebar	Leadtec LCH 681
Handlebar extensions	N/A
Stem	K2 Bikes Flexstem
Saddle	Velo VL-326
Seatpost	Kalloy SP-258 suspension, 25.8mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Joy Tech aluminum, Q/R
Rims	Araya PX-645, 36-hole
Spokes	Steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipples	Brass nipples
Front tire	700 x 38c Kenda K-830
Wheel size	700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	558.8 mm
Head-tube angle	70.5°
Seat-tube angle	72°
Chainstay / rear center	438.1 mm
Wheelbase	1033.8 mm
Fork offset / rake	40 mm

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