The 1997 Haro Elite Jr Tardy is for the young fanatic. National points chaser. Probably the last bike he'll buy before getting a factory ride. Series 7005 Aluminum V-Bar frame. CRMO threadless tapered fork. Designed for and raced by factory rider Dwight Tardy. Dia-Compe rear brake. Fusion Racelite 6061 aluminum bars. Fusion forged alloy 3pc cranks. Ukai 20x1.125 CP rims. Suzue sealed hubs w/ss spokes.
Headset Size
1" Threadless
Seatpost Size
Unknown
Top Tube Size
20"
Original Colours
KH6X00000 KH7Y00000
Made in Taiwan.
The first number in the serial indicates year of production (1996 or 1997). X in the serial indicates production Month (E to L - May to Dec). Y in the serial indicates production Month (A to D - Jan to April).
Bikes made in Taiwan usually had an 5-8 month production and shipping timeline before they were sold in bike shops around the world. Bikes welded in the later months of the year would normally be made for the following year.