Haro sonix...any good?

hugh_b
hugh_b Posts: 93
edited February 2009 in MTB buying advice
Hi guy's, currently have an upgraded trek 6000 2008 model, looking for a full sus but pretty skint at the moment. I may have the chance to get a brand new haro sonix frame with fox float r shock for under the £200 mark.
I'm looking to do aggressive single-track, few drops etc, wondering how these frames are rated? I have seen the bike radar review but every other review i have read seems to contradict it.

any advice welcome.

Hugh

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  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    Not ridden one, but the testing team didn't like it at all. Is a strange design for sure. 200 quid doesn't seem to bad - any chance you can ride a fully built one?
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  • hugh_b
    hugh_b Posts: 93
    supersonic wrote:
    Not ridden one, but the testing team didn't like it at all. Is a strange design for sure. 200 quid doesn't seem to bad - any chance you can ride a fully built one?

    I think the decathlon near me may have one although it will be a different rear shock i seem to remember. Might be worth the trip though.

    I've always been a little weary of brands such as haro, mainly because i have always seen them as the brand selling bmx's not mtb's. I would really like a full sus but I'm now considering just upgrading further on the base i have and then maybe purchasing a complete full sus when i come to need a new bike.

    -Hugh
  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    Plenty of other options if you want a full susser - maybe not for 200 for the frame though lol.

    Haros claims on their pages seem a bit off to me.
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  • hugh_b
    hugh_b Posts: 93
    supersonic wrote:
    Plenty of other options if you want a full susser - maybe not for 200 for the frame though lol.

    Haros claims on their pages seem a bit off to me.


    How do you mean? Weight and performance wise?

    Hugh
  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    Performance - how it reduces bob. Just an initial thought, would have to look closely at the design and see a diagram of the virtual pivot points - as above, is a quite a unique design.

    Proof is in the pudding as always.
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  • hugh_b
    hugh_b Posts: 93
    ok cool, well i'll try and get a ride on one tomorrow and go from there!

    thanks-Hugh
  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    The best way!

    Look forward to hear how you get on. Haro say the system is very sag dependant, so I'd ensure that you have set up right.
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