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    Category
    Downhill
    Frame
    RockShox Domain
    Fox Van Performance
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    26″
    Avid Hydraulic Disc
    X7, X5
    Drivetrain
    1 × 9
    Suspension
    Full
    Front Travel
    200mm
    Rear Travel
    -
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

    Summary
    The Specialized BigHit II is a 26″ full suspension downhill bike with upper mid-range components.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    BigHit II
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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)

    25 mph

    BigHit II

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    M4 tubing ORE TT/DT, tapered HT, ISCG mount, asymetrical rear triangle, full cartridge bearing pivots, 7.5"" travel

    Fork

    RockShox Domain Dual Crown R, coil spring, alloy steerer, external rebound adj. 20mm Maxle DH thru-axle, 200mm travel

    Travel200mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    Shock

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

    Spring TypeCoil

    Bottom Bracket

    FSA MegaExo sealed outboard cartridge bearing for Moto-X crank, 73mm shell

    Headset

    1-1/8"" loose cage upper bearing and 1.5"" alloy lower semi-integrated cartridge bearing

    Stem

    Specialized Direct-Mount stem, 40mm length, 31.8mm, 4-bolt, forged

    Handlebar

    Specialized DH low-rise bar, 6061 alloy, 750mm wide, 8 degree backsweep, 6 degree up, 31.8mm

    Saddle

    Specialized Demo, 7mm hollow Cr-Mo rails

    Seatpost

    6061 alloy, two bolt micro adjust, no offset, 30.9mm, 300mm

    TypeRigid

    Pedals

    Alloy platform, 9/16""

    Grips

    Specialized lock-on, S/M: Grappler, Other: Rocca

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM X.7, 9-speed, short cage

    Crank

    Gravity Moto-X MegaExo, forged solid arms, 170mm

    Shifters

    SRAM X.5, 9-speed, trigger

    Cassette

    Shimano HG50, 9-speed, 11-34t

    Chain

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

    Brakes

    Front: Avid Elixir 5, hydraulic disc, metallic pads, G3 Clean Sweep rotor, 203mm rotor, Rear: Avid Elixir 5, hydraulic disc, metallic pads, G3 Clean Sweep rotor, 185mm rotor

    TypeAvid Hydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    Avid Elixir 5 hydraulic

    Wheels
    Rims

    P-Disc, 32mm, 36h

    Spokes

    2.0mm (14g) stainless

    Front Hub

    Specialized Hi Lo disc, laser-etched logo, sealed cartridge bearing, 20mm thru-axle, 36h

    Rear Hub

    Specialized Hi Lo disc, laser-etched logo, sealed cartridge bearing, bolt-on, 36h

    Tires

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

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