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    Category
    Downhill
    Frame
    RockShox Domain
    Fox Van Performance
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    26″
    Avid Hydraulic Disc
    X9, X7
    Drivetrain
    1 × 9
    Suspension
    Full
    Front Travel
    200mm
    Rear Travel
    -
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

    Summary
    The Specialized BigHit III is a 26″ full suspension downhill bike with high-end components.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    BigHit III
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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 III

    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 RC, coil spring, alloy steerer, external rebound and compression adj. 20mm Maxle DH thru-axle, 200mm travel

    Travel200mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    Shock

    Fox Van RC, coil w/piggy back, compression and 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

    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, removeable pins, 9/16""

    Grips

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

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM X.9, 9-speed, short cage

    Crank

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

    Shifters

    SRAM X.7, 9-speed, aluminum trigger

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

    TypeAvid Hydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

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

    Wheels
    Rims

    Custom DT Swiss F550, 30mm wide, 32h

    Spokes

    2.0mm (14g) stainless

    Front Hub

    Specialized Hi Lo disc, laser-etched logo, sealed cartridge bearing, 20mm thru-axle, 32h

    Rear Hub

    Specialized Hi Lo disc, laser-etched logo, sealed cartridge bearing, bolt-on, 32h

    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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