Author Topic: Need some advice radsters.... which Haro ? (Read 2555 times)

factory pilot · « **on:** September 13, 2012, 08:58 PM »

Okay dudes I need some advice .....
if Iwas going to buy one mid-school bike which should I choose ......
a 1990 Haro Bashguard Master or a Haro Dave Mirra 540(red ofcourse)
I know nothing about bmx post 1988 so any advice would be gratefully apreciated

regards Tonester

ED209 · « **Reply #1 on:** September 13, 2012, 09:09 PM »

1990 Bashy Master ... more cooler

WINI · « **Reply #2 on:** September 13, 2012, 09:12 PM »

^^^^^^^^What he said

factory pilot · « **Reply #3 on:** September 13, 2012, 09:15 PM »

cheers guys ...

anyone going to applaud the mirra ?....way cheaper at the mo?

m1ke · « **Reply #4 on:** September 13, 2012, 09:25 PM »

got a lovely haro backtrail pro f+f here

ED209 · « **Reply #5 on:** September 13, 2012, 09:33 PM »

Quote from: Factory Pilot on September 13, 2012, 09:15 PM

cheers guys ...
anyone going to applaud the mirra ?....way cheaper at the mo?

no contest ... sex on wheels

Munnyella · « **Reply #6 on:** September 13, 2012, 10:05 PM »

True what the others say, bashy Master all day long, but I can send you this, compete, for less than a frame & forks of the master!

PM if interested, its ready to roll, options available (i.e. coaster/tyres/grips)

Its a real nice ride, but I need the space to sleep (in the shed if it doesn't go!)

MM

ED209 · « **Reply #7 on:** September 13, 2012, 10:10 PM »

Quote from: munnyella on September 13, 2012, 10:05 PM

True what the others say, bashy Master all day long, but I can send you this, compete, for less than a frame & forks of the master!

PM if interested, its ready to roll, options available (i.e. coaster/tyres/grips)

Its a real nice ride, but I need the space to sleep (in the shed if it doesn't go!)

MM

I had one of these too

much better to ride than the Master ... so it depends what you wanna do with it

look at it or RIDE IT

Dark Diggler · « **Reply #8 on:** September 13, 2012, 10:15 PM »

Quote from: Factory Pilot on September 13, 2012, 08:58 PM

Okay dudes I need some advice .....
if Iwas going to buy one mid-school bike which should I choose ......

An S&M

dordymush · « **Reply #9 on:** September 13, 2012, 10:41 PM »

what he said ^^^^^^^^^^

factory pilot · « **Reply #10 on:** September 13, 2012, 11:07 PM »

cheers guys..dilemmas dilemmas.....

...what's the going rate for a bashy ?....what's a bargain ? Was thinking of powdercoating in black...are new decals and parts hard to find/expensive ?

I like your Mirra but it would have to be red/chrome/whitewalls to turn my head...I'll have a think though dude ?

Wanted a bike to restore but also ride as my 80s BMXes are just show ponies(spent far too much on them to ride)

Munnyella · « **Reply #11 on:** September 14, 2012, 06:53 AM »

Generally, you will be looking at around Â£300+ for a bashy F&F, but can vary on condition.

I have a barely used set of Michelin whitewalls that could go on these wheels.....

Sun BFR rims, rede powdered spokes, shimano coaster and a GT front hub.

Can put a red cable on too... then i'm about out of red stuff!!

MM

ED209 · « **Reply #12 on:** September 14, 2012, 11:13 AM »

Mark - pm'd about whitewalls

outriding · « **Reply #13 on:** September 14, 2012, 04:22 PM »

I don't know but I don't consider 1990 haro to be mid-school...

Like mentioned, the Mirra will ride much better with more modern geo and stiffer parts, etc, and its cheaper.

The Bash is more for looks, so it's up to you what you want...

factory pilot · « **Reply #14 on:** September 14, 2012, 04:46 PM »

Cheers I appreciate all your input guys.....will have a think and make a descion...... the Mirra on offer is cool but I'm after the red frame with crome forks if i go down that route

Many thanks to you all

Discostu · « **Reply #15 on:** September 14, 2012, 05:10 PM »

£300??? Are you sure! Maybe just the frame without the bashplate.
For a good frame with the correct forks and bashplate your looking at £500 upwards mate.
You can get non team completes for around £500-£700 depending on condition. But to be honest the only bits worth keeping are the frame, forks, bashplate, bars, seat clamp & seat post. The other bits were all budget stuff which is ok if you don't mind crap brakes, cranks and wheels. A team complete is worth bucks hp 48 rims and hubs, the super rare alloy fusion cranks. Even pitbull rear brakes are getting expensive for a mint one. I would know as I have 2 of them.

On the other hand the mirra is also a great bike. And pretty much bomb proof. I had one of those as well. You can pick these up for £100-£200 complete. My one was the pro series.

But be warned they are fookin heavy!!

Robbo · « **Reply #16 on:** September 14, 2012, 05:20 PM »

Quote from: discostu on September 14, 2012, 05:10 PM

Â£300??? Are you sure! Maybe just the frame without the bashplate.
For a good frame with the correct forks and bashplate your looking at Â£500 upwards mate.
You can get non team completes for around Â£500-Â£700 depending on condition. But to be honest the only bits worth keeping are the frame, forks, bashplate, bars, seat clamp & seat post. The other bits were all budget stuff which is ok if you don't mind crap brakes, cranks and wheels. A team complete is worth bucks hp 48 rims and hubs, the super rare alloy fusion cranks. Even pitbull rear brakes are getting expensive for a mint one. I would know as I have 2 of them.
On the other hand the mirra is also a great bike. And pretty much bomb proof. I had one of those as well. You can pick these up for Â£100-Â£200 complete. My one was the pro series.
But be warned they are fookin heavy!!

What Stu said.