Looking to get into downhill biking, would a specialized big hit be a good choice?

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Looking to get into downhill biking, would a specialized big hit be a good choice?
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flag shawndogger
Posted: Nov 25, 2007 at 20:30 Quote
interested in getting a new dh bike before the holidays. I am looking into a 07 specialized bighit right now. is that what you would recommend for a starter bike or is there another you prefer? help me out, I am new to this whole thing
flag boiseiowa
Posted: Nov 25, 2007 at 20:33 Quote
Id say so. If I hadn't have gotten my demo, I would have gotten the high end Big Hit from last year.
flag downhilldrumma
Posted: Nov 25, 2007 at 23:13 Quote
from what ive heard and seen with big hits.... they are awsome beginner bikes with loads of podium potential.
flag tommybananajohnson
Posted: Nov 27, 2007 at 2:26 Quote
yea, iv got a 2003 big hit with travel upgrade plates to giv it the same geo&travel as the new big hits, and it rides really wellBig Grin im startin racin nxt year, and 4 the price u cant get a much better starter dh bikeSmile
flag maxxiss
Posted: Dec 6, 2007 at 9:06 Quote
i have a 03 bighit spec and am currently looking for the upgrade rear linkage, but my bike is set up for downhill and it rides,corners,and takes the hits better than my aline.Cool
flag quantumfireball
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Posted: Dec 6, 2007 at 10:38 Quote
Big Hit would work alright. I raced an 04 Comp for a while, the 24 inch rear wheel was awful for racing. But the 07 has the 26 so it should be much better.

Also, if you are interested im selling a 2005 Demo 8, excellent for racing. Big Grin
flag dher0521
Posted: Dec 17, 2007 at 15:17 Quote
dont get a big hit all of my freinds have them and hate them.
flag dher0521
Posted: Dec 17, 2007 at 15:19 Quote
i like yeti asx it is on www.beyondbikes.com or mabe a santa cruz bullit
flag glennwilson87
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Posted: Dec 17, 2007 at 15:22 Quote
Big hits are awesome. Perfect bike for getting into downhill/freeriding. Not too expensive and gets you into the sport. from there you can find out what your more into and upgrade from there.
flag fourcrosser
Posted: Dec 17, 2007 at 15:25 Quote
Big Hits are just a glorified trail bike. I don't get why so many people think they are great. There is way better stuff out there for around the same money give or take.
flag tommybananajohnson
Posted: Dec 18, 2007 at 1:29 Quote
[Quote="quantumfireball"]Big Hit would work alright. I raced an 04 Comp for a while, the 24 inch rear wheel was awful for racing. But the 07 has the 26 so it should be much better.
yea ur right, the 24" back wheel is a big let-down, u hav to pedel all the time just to keep the bike going, but if u get a newer 1 with the 26" back end, thtll be fine
flag Downhill-Disaster
Posted: Dec 18, 2007 at 1:37 Quote
I would say that Big Hits are good for starting out and they have 3 different versions so that you can choose something suited for different riding styles. If you might want to check out Norco A line as well. It uses the same horst link design and can usually be found for a few less dollars. Welcome to the sport.
flag tommybananajohnson
Posted: Dec 29, 2007 at 6:21 Quote
iv got my big hit 4 sale if ur interested?
flag matt98guy
Posted: Dec 30, 2007 at 20:13 Quote
I would recomande looking into the Norco Atomic. Its an amazing bike for first class DH.:P
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