2009 Specialized

BigHit FSR III

A 26″ aluminum frame full suspension downhill bike with high-end components.
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FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 180mm front
ForkRockShox Domain
ShockFox DHX Performance
Wheels26″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 9
GroupsetX9, X7
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

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25 mph

BigHit FSR III

26 mph

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Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'7"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'9" – 6'2"

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Specialized BigHit FSR III review

Apr 2006 · BikeRadar

We'd get the shorter Small frame for chuck-about freeriding or streetwork, but it's undoubtedly ready-to-race DH/head for the Alps straight from the box, and it has serious upgrade potential to boot.

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Specs
Build
Frame

BigHit FSR, M4 Premium Aluminum ORE TT/DT, full cartridge bearing pivots, ISCG mount, asymetrical rear triangle, 7.5"" travel

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

Travel180mm

Spring TypeCoil

Shock

Fox DHX 4.0 coil, 8.5x2.5"", rebound adj. ProPedal, IFP pressure, S:400, M:450, L:500

Spring TypeCoil

Bottom Bracket

Truvativ Howitzer XR, oversize sealed outboard cartridge bearing, 73mm shell

Headset

1-1/8"" Threadless, cartridge bearing

Stem

Specialized Aggro stem, 35mm extension, OS 31.8, 4-bolt, forged

Handlebar

Specialized Big Hit rise bar, 31.8mm, 6 degree up, 9 degree backsweep, 680mm wide

Saddle

Specialized Enduro, 8mm hollow Cr-Mo rails, SL foam

Seatpost

6061 butted alloy, two-bolt, 0 offset, 30.9x300mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

Specialized Lo-Pro alloy

Grips

Specialized thin lock on grip, alloy bar ends

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM X-9, 9-speed, short cage

Crank

Truvativ Hussefelt, 170mm w/ SBC chain guide

Shifters

SRAM X-7, trigger 9-speed

Cassette

Shimano HG50, 9-speed, 11-34t

Chain

SRAM PC-971, 9-speed w/Power Link

Brakes

Front: Custom Avid Elixir R hydraulic disc, reach adjust, metallic pads, 203mm rotor, Rear: Custom Avid Elixir R, hydraulic disc, reach adjust, metallic pads, 185mm rotor

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Custom Avid Elixir R Hydraulic, tool-less adj. reach

Wheels
Rims

Custom DT Swiss F550, 30mm, 36h

Spokes

2.0mm stainless, black, brass nipples

Front Hub

Specialized Hi-Lo disc, 20mm thru-axle, 36h

Rear Hub

Specialized disc, 135mm, machined flange, sealed cartridge bearing, bolt on, 36h

Tires

Front: Specialized Clutch SX26x2.3"", 60 TPI, aramid bead, cap ply, soft dual compound, Rear: Specialized Clutch SX26x2.3"", 60 TPI, aramid bead, cap ply, soft dual compound

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