Haro Saguaro Review: A Hardtail That Can Actually Plow? | 2024 Value Bike Field Test

Up next for the 2024 Pinkbike Value Bike Field Test is the Haro Saguaro review. Aimed at a gravity-fed crowd that doesn't mind soaking up the hits themselves, the Saguaro is decidedly a downhill-focused hardtail with geometry and a build kit to match.
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[@eXaviar]

Would love to see you do hardcore Hardtail field test. There are way less information on them. Especially to compare the back to back 😮

[@flipper2gv]

Look into Hardtail Party. He's reviewed most of them.

[@JustJake77]

It's PB.... They don't like us hardtail folk.

[@mrvwbug4423]

Never quite understood the reasoning behind hardcore hardtails. On a hardtail I would value pop and playfulness over monster truck capability. If I want to monster truck rock gardens I have an enduro bike for that.

[@brianguthrie5761]

Logical thinking but don't knock it till you try it. If you like jibbing and plowing it's the best EX: any chromag video

[@joedurocher416]

I cant explain it, and I also never understood why they are so damn fun, but everytime I take my hardtail (Growler) out I cant stop smiling.😂

[@antoinedoinell]

would be cool to see you guys review hard tails that are sold as frame only using a singular build kit. unlikely since pink bike likely charges manufacturers for reviews? think it'd be interesting to see small company's get some light on what they're doing to separate themselves from big box brands.

[@masaharumorimoto4761]

Loved my Haro Flightline MTB, that thing was a beast!

[@krneki111]

Does the vocal fry come from the stiff rear end?

[@mellissanash7517]

I think reviewing a Stanton Switch9r(steel and ti) and Pace RC429(steel) hardtails could show you nice riding models in the hardcore hardtails category. Total weight coming in at similar weight to the hardtail in these field tests. There is also the IBS DV9 down country carbon hardtail that would be awesome to review also. Frames starts at $1300(less when on sale, which I feel it always is), which honestly is reasonable for an Ibis carbon frame.

[@dvs620]

Inhave the Tranz X dropper lever and have had zero issues with the design. My left dounle is also double jointed, so ot firs perfectly. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@taylorklein2378]

I'm curious how this would compare to the Honzo ESD.

[@64Spokes]

Honzo all day! Steel baby

[@bajkota3557]

Why is the guy with glasses speaking like he is about to die?

[@willywampa9022]

Coffee with creaaaam

[@lodg1e]

Throat cancer.

[@ethanrevitch]

Because he knows what bike he’s riding…

[@crixxbrain6372]

This is Dario, who is a great rider, very knowledgeable, and has a good sense of humor, as you will know if you read his reviews.

[@BoxCarBoy12]

Things that are certain in life: death, taxes, and comments on pinkbike videos pointing out Dario’s persistent vocal fry

[@Marb85]

Hey an what about specialized Fuse?

[@stephankoehler800]

Is this bike available in the UK?

[@ericjonpo]

Didn't hear him say "Journey is usually the part that you remember anyways."

[@usernamefromhell]

The Haro sounds like it's too stiff, and too heavy. The San Quentin sounds like a way nicer bike to ride.

[@craigbest8644]

Not sure im overly keen on paying X amount of money to potentially get a dodgy Z2 fork

[@tristanmayor6302]

Serious question - why would you buy a hardtail over a full suspension bike? Thanks

[@benrichardson7344]

Lower price for similar component spec, lighter frame, more efficient pedaling. Hardtails are usually more fun to pop and mess around on too, and are great for teaching good technique for someone who is just learning

[@TheDavidjakeson]

What's on Dario's laptop that it has to be gaff taped over for KZbin???

[@DavidFelipe03]

Nice but I'm liking my Stif Squatch better :P

[@1stnamebunchofnumbers]

A 34 pound hard tail? 😅making my banshee rune v2 seem like a Twink

[@vrwgq3q]

Should be steel.

[@wd99999]

Pink bike on Pinkbike

[@the6ig6adwolf]

They have all the charisma of a wet washcloth.

[@Whitewater11]

and it's refreshing in a sea of overly obnoxious content makers these days.

[@spiffpilot2589]

@@Whitewater11White Knighting for PinkBike presenters is an all new level of cringe. Congrats!

[@Whitewater11]

@@spiffpilot2589 I just happen to like them, not sure why that's so cringy but OK.

[@faezmirbelson3742]

Almost like a dirt jump. Because its Haro

[@Steve-nu9op]

33.6 lbs, ouch

[@Driftuner]

Heals 😂

[@tarikmoore849]

guy on the lefts vocal fry is awful

[@ytmike100]

This is about $600-$1000 overpriced. Hopefully Haro plans to sell this on major deals, because who would find this bike as the one to buy at $2400???

[@LagBomer]

It is not nice the way Dario talks with the throat. He wasn't talking like that when he first came to Pinkbike. Yes, it gives him a very unique personality. But he is part of a highly professional team. Misplacing his voice lowers the quality of the program. Needless to say that I am a faithful subscriber.

[@chaotictattoo]

Vocal fry bike talk blah blah vocal fry.

[@spiffpilot2589]

Why does Dario talk like a boot full of gravel has been dropped down his throat? Makes the video almost unwatchable.

[@colorfultrains3905]

I don’t value either of these guys opinions. Unless it costs $10k these guys don’t typically have anything nice to say about any bike.

[@PaulWalkerFan69RIP]

Thank you for saying it

[@cvoo5369]

L Take. The reality is most mountain bikes below 3-3.5K are simply not built to support the rider beyond a year or so of progression

[@cheut]

This bike shoulda been steel, 27.5, and jibby. Who tf is in charge at haro? They make road bikes now? Seems like they’re owned by some gigantic sporting goods conglomerate

[@bounce12011]

The most listless review ever. You guys do this for a living, learn how to present for goodness sakes.

[@tastethattrigger]

How has pinkbike been around this long and never gotten a good set of presenters. Every time I watch any of these videos shit puts me to sleep.

[@dadventuretv2538]

I liked Levy and Kaz together and enjoyed it when they added Alicia. It has sucked since. Birth control glasses and stash guy is the worst. Makes the Brit seem like he has a personality. This review was borderline unwatchable.

[@2001MBKBooster]

Z is pronounced zed, not zee! Pinkbike's home is British Columbia. We speak English here, not Yank.

[@lodg1e]

🤣👊🏻

[@krneki111]

I zee what you mean.