Specialized BigHit FSR III
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SayanOri
(Mar 23, 2009 at 14:17)
I rode a Kona Stinky for a quite a long time. Recently got myself a 2007 Big Hit 3 FSR frame with a DHX 4.0 and I love it. Why I got the 2007 model? I hate the curvy design of the 2009 model and the 2008 model's paintwork is terrible if you ask me. The bike is massive, yet shorter than my Kona Stinky and has an awesome handling. I had very little to no trouble adapting my riding to it. I recommend this bike to everyone who wants to go Downhill, without going the full step and being versatile in the sense of Feeride, Park riding and even Dirt Jumps (for y'all who don't care what bike y'all ride)!
great freeride bike. i got to rent one and i loved it. It road crazy smooth on hardcore dh and wen i got a little bit of air time it took it like a champ. All though the price is lofty for someone as cheap and stupid as i am but its totally worth every penny.
just picked up this bad boy a couple days ago and automatically had to get wider bars and a little longer stem... only two cons for me. the bike is awesome it handles well and can take on some gnarly terrain. I totally recommend this to anyone that doesn't wanna spend too much on a DH. I plan on getting some triple clamp forks in the future and i will be set!
I have raced this bike and guided on it for a lot of rides and when other exotica is breaking or falling apart it stays in one piece. Incredibly reliable and solid
Negatives: The forks are agricultural and its a bit heavy
Positives: Amazing value for money, great brakes and incredibly stable over the roughest trails.
Negatives: The forks are agricultural and its a bit heavy
Positives: Amazing value for money, great brakes and incredibly stable over the roughest trails.
Having ridden the 2006 Big Hit with a 24'' rear rim, I have to say overall, it's one of the best DH oriented rigs I've ever ridden, even though my mate had sunk in a good £2000 extra, running things like a Fox 40RC2 and now a DHX RC4 (so a sick setup).
Pros: Light for what it is (around 37lbs my mates was), manouverability is epic with a 24'' out back, if setup right i.e. suspension etc, with FSR, this thing flies, eats anything, personally having also ridden a pimped Demo, I prefer this, and I'm a tall rider (6'1'') and weight about 80ish kgs
Cons: I've heard that stock, people have mixed opinions about performace, 24'' rear dones't work for everyone, new models are shite to be honest
Overall: If you wanna splash some extra cash, the Big Hit is a capable and upgradable frame, don't expect awesomeness from stock though, it's gonna take time and money to get it the way you want it
Stock review: 7/10
Modded review: 10/10
Pros: Light for what it is (around 37lbs my mates was), manouverability is epic with a 24'' out back, if setup right i.e. suspension etc, with FSR, this thing flies, eats anything, personally having also ridden a pimped Demo, I prefer this, and I'm a tall rider (6'1'') and weight about 80ish kgs
Cons: I've heard that stock, people have mixed opinions about performace, 24'' rear dones't work for everyone, new models are shite to be honest
Overall: If you wanna splash some extra cash, the Big Hit is a capable and upgradable frame, don't expect awesomeness from stock though, it's gonna take time and money to get it the way you want it
Stock review: 7/10
Modded review: 10/10
very nice bike!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well the stock version is ok, although on mine everythinf has been upgraded, for example got 2010 boxxers and it looks so nice with triples, got a DHX5.0 with Ti Spring which workd effortlessly. The frame design is awesome and would definetely recommend! Mine has been built for lightness and it is awesome, brakes are good too
Great ride, good geonometry, everythings good about it apart from the cables go under the BB, and get pulled through when the suspension is used up, a simple tie-rap will sort it out, and not the most effiecent pedaler out the there, but great value for money, good suspension and frame, you can chuck at everything and you'll still be in one piece. Im 14,and I love my Big Hit 3
This bike is great for dh, its feals really great on the corners, it isnt to bad to pedal. i love this bike,thank specialized for making dh so affordable. You could slap a boxxer on this bike and make it a race bike! The only thing that sucks is the chainguide my chain falls off everyride.
I demod this bike. Amazing. This thing feels like it has no suspension, until you take a six foot drop and wonder who left that mattress you landed on there. The frame has a ton of torsional rigidity, I whipped a jump going into a turn, landed sideways and leaned over, thought I was gonna eat it, but this bike straightened itself up. I wish I could afford one of these...
super dialed bike. i have the 2009 and its got a great spec. everything on it can take a bashing. stock tires are superb. the brakes are awesome as well. 2010s handlebar is a better size than the 2009's handlebar. the geo is dialed, slack and pretty low. weight is also spot on (especially considering the fork is a beast at like 7 plus pounds). check mine out, ive got it pretty dialed, with atlas bars, and crankbrothers pedals, fixing the only real unsatisfactory parts. Also the chainguide isnt great. ive dropped the chain numerous times and it ruined my bashguard, so im replacing it with an MRP soon.
Je ride sur ste bike la depuis 1 mois et il roule ben en siboire au début jétais po sure de la domain mais c vrm bon , en plus ta l'impression que ta po de suspension mais quant du pogne des drop de 4-5 pied tu sens rien
this is a great bike
leaps and bounds better than the earlier big hits, only draw back you can not adjust the travel in the back like you could on the old ones
leaps and bounds better than the earlier big hits, only draw back you can not adjust the travel in the back like you could on the old ones
for the spec you get and the price it is you cant go wrong!
I bought one and i love it it is very ajustable and light for a freeride bike. flys nice all around great bike for the money
its the best darn bike out and will be for all time. its sweet as anything and no cons the pros are its amasing
Specialized BigHit FSR III
(MSRP $2700)
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A TOP-DOLLAR RIDE AT AN ENTRY-LEVEL PRICE. Borrowing generously from our Demo technology, the new Big Hit lives up to its name on punishing terrain with a stout frame and 6.75 to 7.5 inches of travel. The new design with lower standover and more seatpost adjustment makes this bomb-proof ride even more accessible to a larger range of riders.
Fox DHX 4.0 coil shock custom-tuned for the BigHit's FSR telemetry.15-click ProPedal platform adjustment keeps Big Hit riders pedaling while others push.
RockShox Domain 318 fork features 180mm of coil-sprung travel for buttery bump absorption. 20mm Maxle thru-axle boosts steering precision and allows tool-free removal.
Specialized Aggro stem features an oversized diameter and four-bolt clamp for extra durability.
Custom Avid Elixir R brakes feature full hydraulic calipers, metallic pads and a big 203mm rotor in front and 185mm in back for awesome control in fast and steep situations. Elixir R levers have a tool-free reach adjustment feature for enhanced comfort and control
A SRAM X-9 rear derailleur guarantees precise shifting with minimum effort. The short cage increases shifting performance and minimizes the risk of snapping off the derailleur.
Angles are based off LOW BB setting.
Fox DHX 4.0 coil shock custom-tuned for the BigHit's FSR telemetry.15-click ProPedal platform adjustment keeps Big Hit riders pedaling while others push.
RockShox Domain 318 fork features 180mm of coil-sprung travel for buttery bump absorption. 20mm Maxle thru-axle boosts steering precision and allows tool-free removal.
Specialized Aggro stem features an oversized diameter and four-bolt clamp for extra durability.
Custom Avid Elixir R brakes feature full hydraulic calipers, metallic pads and a big 203mm rotor in front and 185mm in back for awesome control in fast and steep situations. Elixir R levers have a tool-free reach adjustment feature for enhanced comfort and control
A SRAM X-9 rear derailleur guarantees precise shifting with minimum effort. The short cage increases shifting performance and minimizes the risk of snapping off the derailleur.
Angles are based off LOW BB setting.
Specifications Compare to other DH Bikes
| Price | $2,700 | |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | 190mm | |
| Rear Shock | Fox DHX 4.0 coil, 8.5x2.5", rebound adj., ProPedal, IFP pressure, S:400, M:450, L:500 | |
| Fork | Rockshox Domain 318, 180mm travel, coil spring, external compression and rebound adj., 20mm thru-axle w/ Maxle 360, 1-1/8" to 1.5" tapered alloy steerer tube | |
| Headset | 1-1/8" Threadless, cartridge bearing | |
| Cassette | Shimano HG50, 9-speed, 11-34t | |
| Crankarms | Truvativ Hussefelt, 170mm | |
| Chainguide | SBC chain guide | |
| Bottom Bracket | Truvativ Howitzer XR, oversize sealed outboard cartridge bearing, 73mm shell | |
| Pedals | Specialized Lo-Pro alloy | |
| Chain | SRAM PC-971, 9-speed w/Power Link | |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X-9, 9-speed, short cage | |
| Shifter Pods | SRAM X-7, trigger 9-speed | |
| Handlebar | Specialized Big Hit rise bar, 31.8mm, 6 degree up, 9 degree backsweep, 680mm wide | |
| Stem | Specialized Aggro stem, 35mm extension, OS 31.8, 4-bolt, forged | |
| Grips | Specialized thin lock on grip, alloy bar ends | |
| Brakes | Custom Avid Elixir R hydraulic disc, reach adjust, metallic pads. | |
| Hubs | Specialized Hi-Lo disc, 20mm thru-axle, 36h. Rear: Specialized disc, 135mm, machined flange, sealed cartridge bearing, bolt on, 36h | |
| Spokes | 2.0mm stainless, black, brass nipples | |
| Rim | Custom DT Swiss F550, 30mm, 36h | |
| Tires | Specialized Clutch SX26x2.3", 60 TPI, aramid bead, cap ply, soft dual compound | |
| Seat | Specialized Enduro, 8mm hollow Cr-Mo rails, SL foam | |
| Seatpost | 6061 butted alloy, two-bolt, 0 offset, 30.9x300mm |
Dimensions
| Size | S | M | L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frame Weight | |||
| Bike Weight | 39.66 lbs | 39.66 lbs | 39.66 lbs |
| Headtube Angle | 65.5 ° | 65.5 ° | 65.5 ° |
| Seattube Angle | 71 ° | 71 ° | 71 ° |
| Headtube Length | 120 mm | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 426 mm | 426 mm | 426 mm |
| BB Height | 365 mm | 365 mm | 365 mm |
| BB Width | 73 mm | 73 mm | 73 mm |
| Seat Post Diameter | 30.9 " | 30.9 " | 30.9 " |
| Front Derailleur Width | |||
| HeadTube Diameter | 1.125 | 1.125 | 1.125 |
| Top Tube Length | 535 mm | 554 mm | 576 mm |
| WheelBase | 1162 mm | 1185 mm | 1207 mm |
| Standover Height | 758 mm | 763 mm | 750 mm |