Haro X24

Just saw this on Haro Bikes revamped website. Funny thing is, they are using the design of yesteryear, with the same graphics and the familiar chevron logo that was around when Bob Haro ruled the roost. I thought I would check up on the Backtrail X24 cruiser that they have because I happen to have a 2000 Backtrail X24 and it rocks.

I came across this bike. Looks ok and then I did some checking on the specs. Check this out:

Frame: X24 Crmo DT – 21.7" TT.
Fork: 1 1/8" Full Crmo- Threadless
Handlebar: Hi-Ten- 5.25" rise.
Crankset: Haro 3-pc Crmo USA Sealed Bearing- 175mm.
Gearing: 39/16 Freewheel.
Tires: Kenda K-Rad 24×1.95 Front and Rear
Hubset: 36h 3/8" Frt / 14mm Rr axle w/Alloy Shell
Rims: Alex 36H Alloy

Looks like Haro cut some corners on this cruiser. What is with the hi-tensile steel handlebar and having the downtube on the frame the ONLY tube made of chromoly? Yeah Haro...you may bring back the logo of old but honestly...you guys need to bring back the quality of old too!

Post Chinese New Year weight gain

Go on, admit it. I think many of us are feeling kind of bloated after consuming all those Chinese New Year goodies. Maybe some time on the bike will help to lose those extra pounds gained. I know I did. Went for some long rides during the day sometimes with a 42-pound Haro Backtrail X24 cruiser that did lots to to reduce the bloated-ness. Good weight training I say. the BMX bike is probably one of the best bikes to use to lose weight. By nature of the sport, it is a singlespeeder. That means only one gear. Ride that bike everyday for some distance and I guarantee that you will lose some inches around the waist. For me, singlespeed all the way!