Haro Greer Alloy LTD 2: How the expensive reference bike performs in an affordable enduro comparison
Max Fuchs
· 29.12.2025
Haro Bikes - a name that is deeply rooted in the wild 80s. But in recent years, the Californians have been quiet: hardly any new products, little presence in the mountain bike cosmos. Last year, however, Haro made a comeback and presented a completely new MTB family: the Daley trail bike, the Greer enduro bike and the Saguaro hardtail mark a new start on the mountain bike market.
| Feature | Haro Greer Alloy LTD 2 |
| Total weight (without pedals) | 17.62 kg |
| Suspension travel (front / rear) | 170 / 160 mm |
| Wheel size (front / rear) | 29" / 27,5" |
| Price | 4.299 € |
| Frame material | Aluminium |
| Impeller weight | 5.894 g |
| Impeller inertia | 4,533 kg-cm² |
Surcharge for the chassis
With a price of 4299 euros, the Greer Alloy LTD 2 is out of competition as a reference bike. It is intended to show what is possible in the mid-range if you dig a little deeper into your pocket. The key data: a solid aluminium frame with a classic four-bar rear triangle, mullet wheels, 170 millimetres at the front, 160 millimetres at the rear. So far, so ordinary. It is only when you look at the equipment that the Greer stands out from the entry-level enduro bikes. Shimano's XT drivetrain and powerful TRP stoppers are significantly more valuable than the parts on the entry-level models.
| Equipment | details |
| Fork / damper | Fox 38 Performance Elite / Float X2 Performance Elite |
| Circuit / bandwidth | Shimano XT 1x12 / 510 % |
| Brakes | TRP Trail Evo E.2.3 203/203 mm |
| Impellers | DT Swiss E 1900 |
| Tyres (front / rear) | Vittoria Mazza Graphene 2.0 29 x 2.40 / Vittoria Martello Graphene Enduro 27.5 x 2.40 |
| Seat post / stroke | KS Rage I-Dropper / 190 mm |
| Max. system weight | 130 kg |
| Guarantee | 6 years |
| Special features | none |
However, the surcharge only really pays off when it comes to the suspension: the Fox 38 Performance Elite fork shares its inner workings with the sinfully expensive Factory version. For maximum damping control, the rebound and compression damping are also divided into high and low speed - perfect for those who like to go into every last click detail when setting up. At the rear, the X2 damper works in the performance version. Although it "only" offers a low-speed adjustment for compression and rebound, it stands out from the shocks on the other test bikes with its rich air volume and high-quality workmanship.
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Haro Greer Alloy: Chassis is the trump card
At 17.6 kilos, the Greer is the heavyweight in the test field. But anyone who suspects a sluggish bike is wrong. Despite its heavy weight, the enduro bike from Haro is surprisingly agile, can be pulled onto the rear wheel willingly and swings nimbly round tight turns. The reason for this is the short chainstays (433 millimetres) and the small 27.5-inch rear wheel. This combination gives the Greer its pronounced playfulness. The rather steep steering angle in comparison enables precise direction changes and intuitive handling on winding trails. Nevertheless, the Haro is not lacking in smoothness. This is ensured by the long reach and the excellently tuned suspension.
First and foremost the Fox 38 Performance Elite: it responds sensitively, does not rush uncontrollably through its travel and smoothes out small and large bumps with ease. Equally impressive: the rear suspension. "The Haro bounces so smoothly over root carpets that you feel noticeably faster than with the cheaper competition," enthuses tester Dimitri. The riding position is compact and comfortable - ideal for long days in the saddle. In open mode, the rear suspension bobs noticeably when pedalling, but the platform lever on the shock is easy to reach and reliably eliminates drive influences.
Evaluation of the Haro Greer Alloy LTD 2
| Category | Subcategory | Value | Weighting / Note |
| Price | Price | 4299 € | - |
| Driving behaviour | Uphill - Riding behaviour | 3 | 8 % |
| Driving behaviour | Uphill - Efficiency chassis | 3 | 10 % |
| Driving behaviour | Play instinct | 2,5 | 7 % |
| Driving behaviour | Downhill - Riding behaviour | 2 | 20 % |
| Driving behaviour | Downhill - Chassis | 1,5 | 20 % |
| Driving behaviour | Driving behaviour grade | 2,18 | 65 % Total |
| Laboratory | Total weight | 5,75 | 6 % |
| Laboratory | Impeller inertia | 4 | 4 % |
| Laboratory | Note Lab | 5,05 | 10 % Total |
| Equipment | Equipment quality | 2,15 | 5 % |
| Equipment | Usability / added value | 4 | 5 % |
| Equipment | Transport volume bottle | 2 | 5 % |
| Equipment | Saddle retractability | 1 | 5 % |
| Equipment | Quality / Processing | 2,75 | 5 % |
| Equipment | Note Equipment | 2,38 | 25 % Total |
| Miscellaneous | Guarantee | 6 years | - |
| Miscellaneous | Service friendliness | medium | - |
| Miscellaneous | Frame rigidity (v/h) | 8.4 / 42.5 N/mm | - |
| Overall grade | BIKE grade | 2,52 | 100 % |
Information on the points table: Serviceability: How well the frame is protected and how easy it is to service the bike. Frame stiffness: Lateral stiffness in N/mm separately for the front frame triangle including the fork (front) and the rear triangle (rear). 2 The BIKE grade is made up of practical impressions of the test riders and laboratory measurements. The grade is independent of price. Grading range: 0.5-5.5, analogue to the school grading system.
Conclusion from BIKE editor Dimitri Lehner
What really makes the Greer stand out from the crowd in practice - its suspension - only partially justifies the extra cost. On demanding downhills, the Enduro is in a league of its own, but off rough trails, the advantage remains manageable. The rest of the equipment doesn't offer any noticeable advantages, you won't find any flip chips or other gimmicks, and at 17.6 kilos, the Greer is also the heaviest bike in the test.
Max Fuchs
Editor
