VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1998 Haro Escape A2

Velopedia Archive ID 70525

Overview

Model year1998
BrandHaro
ModelEscape A2
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID70525
Original MSRP$890.00
ColorsGrey, polished
Sizes15.5", 17.5", 19.5"
Weight25.8 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum
ForkRock Shox Indy SL
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano STX-RC
ShiftersShimano STX RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano STX-RC top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore LX GS
CranksetShimano STX-RC, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP26, 110.5mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainKMC IG-51, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsRitchey Logic

Brakes

BrakesAvid 1D-10 brakes, Avid SD-1.9 L levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Aheadset SE-1
HandlebarKore Lite
Handlebar extensionsHaro Wide Body aluminum
StemHaro
SaddleWTB SSTK, hollow chromoly rails w/kevlar sides
SeatpostTahoma DP 310, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano STX-RC
RimsWTB SpeedMaster, 32-hole
SpokesWTB stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tireFront: 26 x 2.10" Ritchey Alfa Bite, 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
Wheelbase1066.8 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 October 1, 2026.