Mountain biking (downhill)

Specialized Big Hit

Again, this picture is how it comes from the factory. The actual bike that I bought has had the following upgrades:

• lock on grips
• truvativ hussefelt cranks (2 rings with bashguard)
• sun ringle zuzu flats
• Michelin wildgripper dh 2.8" front tire
• Maxxis highroller 2.7" rear tire

The biggest upgrade the bike has is to a tripple crown front fork with 6" of suspension. (Marzocchi Super T). Just for the sake of comparison, the SuperT fork new costs as much as my Cannondale KillerV cost!

Currently the rear shock is getting warranty work done, but once the shock returns from Fox then I will pay for the rest of what I owe and I'll be happily decending the north shore mountains in style. I can't wait!

IT HAS ARRIVED!!!!
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Below are the specs from Specialized. I have copied them here because the 2004 bikes are already out so any day now these specs might drop from the specialized site...

THE STORY
Got demons? Work 'em out with the go-anywhere BH Comp. More burly than an Enduro, but more eager for a back country ride than a full-on DH bike, the Comp is a bike that eliminates any boundary. With over a decade of refinement, our FSR suspension design yet again proves itself to be the call for any condition. The transform monocoque chassis, single clamp Marzocchi fork, Shimano 545 pedals and Hayes hydraulic brakes were all selected for their rock solid performance in an infinite range of conditions. All topped off with a lush Milk Satin paint job.

THE FEATURES
Specialized TransForm Monocoque BigHit frame with adjustable geometry and adjustable (5.5 - 6.3" / 140 - 160mm) of travel
Marzocchi Dirt Jumper 1, 130mm travel, QR20+ dropouts, coil spring, new open-bath SSVF valving, external preload & rebound control, 30mm stanchions.
Specialized BigArm crank with ISIS spline bottom bracket
Specialized Roller Pro tires with cap ply construction
Geometry (bike metrics)

Technical Specifications