It's been a while since we've seen Haro make a splash in the mountain bike world, but with their newly-minted hardcore hardtail, they're looking to dive back into the deep end. The bike features a strong parts spec, a simple aluminum frame, and good geometry for a wide array of riding. Not reinventing the wheel, just presenting another option for those so inclined.
The Saguaro frame features a hydroformed 6061 tubeset, internal routing, size specific front and rear-centers, and a UDH hanger to allow for Transmission compatibility.
Saguaro Details• Aluminum frame
• 29" wheels (sz. S mixed-wheel)
• 140mm fork
• 64.5° head angle
• 76.5° seat angle
• 420-490mm reach
• 418-435mm chainstays
• $1,900-$4,000 USD
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harobikes.com GeometryHaro is billing the Saguaro as a downhill-oriented hardcore hardtail, "with an aggressive geometry and slack head angle that is more inclined to hauling down hills than pedaling up them." In reality, the geo is pretty in-line with most of the trail-oriented hardtails I've seen on the market recently. Don't go thinking that's a bad thing, as there's usually a reason things tend towards a specific layout. In this case, the head angle is slack enough to keep you from getting terrified on the descents, while still allowing for agile handling in mellower terrain.
The size-specific rear center is a great detail to see here, as the balance point on a hardtail is almost more critical given the lack of dynamic shift as suspension cycles. When you've only got one position to work with, you might as well get it right. Same goes for the reach numbers, which have a pretty tight spacing that should allow for higher fidelity of sizing, assuming you fit within the 420-490mm range.
Haro did a great job of maximizing the dropper stroke on each frame size, with the small and medium sporting a 160mm, large a 180mm, and extra large getting the full 210mm. This is a relatively easy packaging problem relative to the full-suspension world, so it's nice to see manufacturers making the most of it.
Build KitsThere are three build kits available, with a low lows and high highs that cater to a wide range of budgets and needs. The frame is consistent between all three, making aftermarket upgrades an easy and likely prospect. I like the simple lineup, as it give a solid low, medium, high sweep that people can happily ride and build from. There's no frame-only option for now, but hopefully that changes with time - seems many hardtail fans prefer the ground-up build. All three build kits are offered in both colors seen here.
Saguaro 3 // $1,900 USD // RockShox TK35 fork, WTB KOM Team wheels, Tektro Gemini HD-M530 brakes, Shimano CUES 11-speed drivetrain.
Saguaro 2 // $2,400 USD // Marzocchi Bomber Z2 fork, WTB KOM Tough wheels, TRP Slate Evo 4-piston brakes, SRAM NX drivetrain.
Saguaro 1 // $4,000 USD // Fox 36 Performance Elite fork, DT Swiss aluminum wheels, TRP Trail EVO 4-piston brakes, SRAM GX Transmission drivetrain.
And most importantly: it comes in pink.
"Har-o Sa-war-o"
theradavist.com/drinkin-the-kalimotxo-santa-cruz-bicycles-bronson-cc
www.pinkbike.com/photo/8437599
Long live SLX and Deore.
NX can burn in hell.
I assume the Vitus Sentier 29 VR will never be seen again.
Choose wisely!
AXS is silly to come with stock and attributes to this price. With shifting to an all steel quiver of bikes, I must say that for a HT a high end fork is a must. I am pretty sure I could not live with a Performance, as you need adjustability to manage the progressivity of your fork to sit high in its travel, to not become a 'stapler' NOR be too fatiguing.
Also, NO need for a Zeb/38... most HTs are plenty stiff and you really do not want any more than 150mm of travel. Putting a Zeb for 150mm is not only overkill, but you'll just get arm pump and a overall rough ride.
Something like that.
Follow Marin’s pricing and builds model.
This is absolutely laughable.
All frames have in frame storage.
So do handlebars.
And crank spindles.
What do you need to hide?
That said, my torrent is 420, which I love, but that makes me have to really ride the fork on descent, so riding style is different. If it were stretched back to something similar to my reach, the rear CS would grow by 50MM, add more stability plowing straight, but would be harder to initiate turns and would also be like a 1330+ MM bike in Large.
(Just joking!!!)
www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0003347216000828
youtu.be/6bt0wdYUVx0?si=82LIJ5BzAF8Qevv6
The GOAT abides...
I ran full-length hoses on my enduro bike all last year, and now I'm swapping brakes again, so I'm glad I didn't trim.