Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Haro
1997 Haro Escape A4
Value Guide market data · 1997 Haro Escape A4
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Price over time - 1997 Haro Escape A4
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All Escape model years
2009$911 - $1,058▼ 72% vs. 1997
2008$837 - $972▼ 74% vs. 1997
2007$911 - $1,058▼ 72% vs. 1997
2004$1,256 - $1,458▼ 61% vs. 1997
2001$628 - $729▼ 81% vs. 1997
2000$400 - $464▼ 88% vs. 1997
1999$1,814 - $2,106▼ 44% vs. 19971998$2,325 - $2,700▼ 28% vs. 19971997$3,227 - $3,748Currently viewing1996$2,976 - $3,456▼ 8% vs. 19971995$809 - $940▼ 75% vs. 19971993$669 - $777▼ 79% vs. 19971997 Escape A4 lineup
Overview
About this bike
1997 Haro Escape A4 value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Frame Construction
- TIG-welded
- Frame Tubing Material
- Easton Elite 3
- Fork Brand & Model
- Rock Shox Judy SL
- Fork Material
- Magnesium, triple-clamp crown
- Rear Shock
- Not applicable
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 1997 Haro Escape A4
- Component Group
- Shimano XTR 950
- Shift Levers
- Shimano XTR RapidFire SL
- Crankset
- Shimano XTR, 24/34/46 teeth
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano BB-M950, 112.5 mm spindle
- Rear Cogs
- 8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
- Chain
- Shimano CN-HG91, 1/2 x 3/32inch
Brakes
- Brakeset
- Shimano XTR V-Brake brakes, Shimano XTR levers
Cockpit
- Seatpost
- Kore Lite II, 26.8 mm diameter
- Saddle
- Selle Italia Flite
- Handlebar
- Ritchey ProLite WCS
- Handlebar Stem
- Kore Lite III
- Headset
- 1 1/8inch threadless Ritchey Fuzzy Logic
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- Shimano XTR
- Rims
- Ritchey Vantage Sport, 32-hole
- Tires
- Front: 26 x 2.10inch Ritchey Mega-Bite Z-Max SC, Rear: 26 x 2.10inch Ritchey Omega Bite
- Spoke Brand
- Wheelsmith stainless steel, 1.8mm double butted
- Spoke Nipples
- Brass nipples
Pedals
- Pedals
- Ritchey Logic (clipless)
Accessories
- Colors
- Red
- BB Shell Width
- 68mm English
- Extensions
- Ritchey Logic Pro WCS
Weight & Sizing
- Weight
- 22.5
- Sizes
- 15.5inch, 17.5inch, 19.5inch
Frame sizing
XS4'10"-5'2"
S5'2"-5'6"
M5'6"-5'10"
L5'10"-6'2"
XL6'2"-6'6"
M highlighted as most common resale size. Sourced from catalog metadata.
Geometry
- Stack
- Varies by size
- Reach
- Varies by size
- Wheelbase
- Varies by size
Industry standard. Sourced from catalog metadata.
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Wheel condition
Inspect rims, hubs, spokes, and bearing play; ask about the tire age and any prior wheel rebuilds.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.
Inspection
Suspension service
Confirm fork lowers and rear shock service intervals; ask for the most recent service receipts.
Inspection
Frame pivots & bearings
Cycle the suspension off the bike to feel for play, grit, or noise in pivot bearings.