Bicycle Archive · Specification report

2003 Haro Escape 8.3

Velopedia Archive ID 38542

Overview

Model year	2003
Brand	Haro
Model	Escape 8.3
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID	38542
Original MSRP	$1,100.00
Colors	Anthracite, Black/Orange
Sizes	13.5", 15.5", 17.5", 19.5"

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded
Frame material	7005 aluminum
Fork	RockShox Psylo XC U-Turn, 3.15"-5.00" adjustable travel
Fork material	Aluminum, single crown
Rear shock	N/A

Drivetrain

Component group	Mountain Mix
Shifters	Shimano Deore RapidFire SL
Front derailleur	Shimano Deore
Rear derailleur	Shimano Deore XT SGS
Crankset	TruVativ Hussefelt, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracket	TruVativ ISIS spline
Rear cogs	9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
Chain	Shimano CN-HG53, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Haro Small Block Mag Platform

Brakes

Brakes	Shimano Deore M525 hydraulic disc brakes, Shimano Deore hydraulic levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8" threadless WTB Inner Peace ST
Handlebar	Titec Hell Bent DH
Handlebar extensions	Not included
Stem	Aluminum Ahead type
Saddle	Titec Ithys Amore
Seatpost	Aluminum micro-adjust, 30.9mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Formula disc
Rims	WTB Dual Duty, 32-hole
Spokes	Stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Spoke nipples	Brass nipples
Front tire	26 x 2.35" Maxxis
Wheel size	26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	594.4 mm
Head-tube angle	70.5°
Seat-tube angle	72°
Chainstay / rear center	424.2 mm
Wheelbase	1066.8 mm
Fork offset / rake	38.1 mm

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