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    Category
    EnduroDownhillDownhill
    4.9
    6.7
    6.6
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    Fork
    Marzocchi Bomber Z1 CoilRockShox DomainRockShox Domain
    Shock
    FoxFox DHX PerformanceFox Van Performance
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    26″26″26″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    X7, X4X9, X7X9, X5
    Drivetrain
    1 × 81 × 91 × 9
    Suspension
    FullFullFull
    Front Travel
    160mm180mm180mm
    Rear Travel
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    specialized.com

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    Summary
    The Specialized BigHit FSR I, Specialized BigHit FSR III, and Specialized BigHit FSR II are all 26″ aluminum frame full suspension mountain bikes. The BigHit FSR I has a better fork, while the BigHit FSR III has better components.
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    Gear Range

    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

    (climbing)

    24 mph

    BigHit FSR I

    25 mph

    BigHit FSR III

    24 mph

    BigHit FSR II

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    BigHit FSR, M4 Manipulated Alloy ORE TT/DT, full cartridge bearing pivots, ISCG mount, asymetrical rear triangle, 6.75"" travel

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

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

    Fork

    Marzocchi Z1 Sport for Specialized, 160mm travel, coil spring, rebound adj. 20mm thru-axle, 1-1/8"" to 1.5"" tapered alloy steerer tube

    Travel180mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    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

    RockShox Domain 302, 180mm travel, coil spring, external rebound adj. 20mm thru-axle w/ Maxle 360, 1-1/8"" to 1.5"" tapered alloy steerer tube

    Travel180mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    Shock

    Fox Vanilla R coil, rebound adjust, 8.5x2.25"", rebound adj. S:450, M:500, L:550

    Spring TypeCoil

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

    Spring TypeCoil

    Fox Van R coil piggy back, 8.5x2.5"", rebound adj. S:400, M:450, L:500

    Spring TypeCoil

    Bottom Bracket

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

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

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

    Headset

    1-1/8"" to 1.5"" Threadless, alloy, cartridge bearing

    1-1/8"" Threadless, cartridge bearing

    1-1/8"" to 1.5"" Threadless, alloy, cartridge bearing

    Stem

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

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

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

    Handlebar

    Specialized DH rise bar, 31.8mm bar, 8 degree up, 8 degree backsweep, 640mm wide

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

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

    Saddle

    Specialized Enduro, 8mm steel rails, SL foam

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

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

    Seatpost

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

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

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

    Pedals

    Specialized Lo-Pro alloy

    Specialized Lo-Pro alloy

    Specialized Lo-Pro alloy

    Grips

    Specialized thin lock on grip, alloy bar ends

    Specialized thin lock on grip, alloy bar ends

    Specialized thin lock on grip, alloy bar ends

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM X-7, 9-speed, short cage

    SRAM X-9, 9-speed, short cage

    SRAM X-9, 9-speed, short cage

    Crank

    Truvativ Ruktion, 170mm w/ SBC chain guide

    Truvativ Hussefelt, 170mm w/ SBC chain guide

    Truvativ Hussefelt, 170mm w/ SBC chain guide

    Shifters

    SRAM X4-R, trigger, 8-speed

    SRAM X-7, trigger 9-speed

    SRAM X-5, trigger, 9-speed

    Cassette

    SRAM PG-830, 8-speed, 11-32t

    Shimano HG50, 9-speed, 11-34t

    Shimano HG50, 9-speed, 11-34t

    Chain

    KMC X8, 8-speed w/reusable missing link

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

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

    Brakes

    Front: Avid Juicy 3 full hydraulic, metallic brake pads, 203mm rotor, Rear: Avid Juicy 3 full hydraulic, metallic brake pads, 203mm rotor

    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

    Front: Avid Juicy 4R, full hydraulic, tool-less reach adjust, metallic pads, 203mm rotor, Rear: Avid Juicy 4R, full hydraulic, reach adjust, metallic pads, 203mm rotor

    Brake Levers

    Avid Juicy 3 Hydraulic

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

    Avid Juicy 4R Hydraulic

    Wheels
    Rims

    Specialized P-Disc, 32mm, 36h

    Custom DT Swiss F550, 30mm, 36h

    Specialized P-Disc, 32mm, 36h

    Spokes

    2.0mm stainless, black, brass nipples

    2.0mm stainless, black, brass nipples

    2.0mm stainless, black, brass nipples

    Front Hub

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

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

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

    Rear Hub

    Specialized bolt-on, 135mm, machined flange, sealed cartridge bearing, 5mm QR, 36h

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

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

    Tires

    Front: Specialized Clutch SX 26x2.3"", 60 TPI, aramid bead, cap ply, soft dual compound, Rear: Specialized Clutch SX 26x2.3"", 60 TPI, aramid bead, cap ply, soft dual compound

    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

    Front: Specialized Clutch SX 26x2.3"", 60 TPI, aramid bead, cap ply, soft dual compound, Rear: Specialized Clutch SX 26x2.3"", 60 TPI, aramid bead, cap ply, soft dual compound

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