2011 Haro Bikes Debut

By Shawn Spomer

Haro debuted their 2011 bikes near San Diego last week and they have done their homework. Haro continues their tradition of quality bikes with high-end builds, specs and price points for the serious riders, but they've expanded their model lines to include more budget-specific complete bikes. These two budget builds really stuck out at the debut. Haro is providing a way into mountain biking with affordable, but capable bikes, which will help our sport grow and bring in new riders, so with that, check out the 2011 Steel Reserve 1.1 dirt jumper and the Haro Porter Comp slopestyle bikes. Next week, we'll show you some XC bikes from the debut, too.

2011 Haro Steel Reserve 1.1, $480 (yes...for the complete bike!)
Features:
4130 Cromo frame
Short with 22.8-inch top tube, Long with 23.3-inch top tube
25-12 BMX-style gear ratio<br />
Suspension corrected rigid fork with disc tabs<br />
Pivit components and hubs<br />
Tektro Cable rear disc brake<br />
Kenda K-Rad tires.

2011 Haro Porter Comp, $1305 (yup, complete)
Features:
Haro Porter Frame with 120mm travel
Comes in 15-inch long or 15-inch short sizes
Marzocchi Dirt Jumper 2 fork with 20mm thru-axle
Marzocchi Roco R coil spring rear shock
Pivit bars, stem and hubs
SRAM X.7 rear derailleur
SDG I-Beam saddle/post interface with Patriot Saddle
Truvativ Ruktion Cranks
Truvativ Chainguide with bash ring
Hornet Hydraulic disc brakes front and rear