VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1998 Haro Escape A4

Velopedia Archive ID 71646

Overview

Model year1998
BrandHaro
ModelEscape A4
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID71646
Original MSRP$2,500.00
ColorsYellow
Sizes15.5", 17.5", 19.5"
Weight22.8 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialEaston Elite
ForkRock Shox Sid
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano XTR
ShiftersShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano XTR top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano XTR GS
CranksetShimano XTR M950, 24/34/46 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-M950, 112.5mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG90, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsRitchey Logic

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Aheadset Kontak SA-2
HandlebarKore Lite
Handlebar extensionsHaro Wide Body aluminum
StemKore Lite 3
SaddleWTB SSTK, hollow chromoly rails w/kevlar sides
SeatpostKore Lite II, 26.8mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Shimano Deore XT suspension, Rear: Shimano Deore XT
RimsMavic X222, 32-hole
SpokesWTB stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tireFront: 26 x 1.95" Ritchey Speed Max Alpha, Rear: 26 x 1.95" Ritchey Speed Max Omega
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.