Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 26" -
Travel Front 180mm -
Fork RockShox Domain
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Groupset X9, X7 -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 1 × 9 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
SM
158cm - 170cm
MD
168cm - 179cm
LG
176cm - 187cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
BigHit FSR, M4 Premium Aluminum ORE TT/DT, full cartridge bearing pivots, ISCG mount, asymetrical rear triangle, 7.5"" travel
Suspension 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
Rear Shock
Fox DHX 4.0 coil, 8.5x2.5"", rebound adj. ProPedal, IFP pressure, S:400, M:450, L:500
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM X-9, 9-speed, short cage
Shift Levers
SRAM X-7, trigger 9-speed
Cassette
Shimano HG50, 9-speed, 11-34t
Crank
Truvativ Hussefelt, 170mm w/ SBC chain guide
Bottom Bracket
Truvativ Howitzer XR, oversize sealed outboard cartridge bearing, 73mm shell
Chain
SRAM PC-971, 9-speed w/Power Link
Pedals
Specialized Lo-Pro alloy
Wheels
Front Hub
Specialized Hi-Lo disc, 20mm thru-axle, 36h
Rear Hub
Specialized disc, 135mm, machined flange, sealed cartridge bearing, bolt on, 36h
Rims
Custom DT Swiss F550, 30mm, 36h
Spokes
2.0mm stainless, black, brass nipples
Tires
Specialized Clutch SX26x2.3"", 60 TPI, aramid bead, cap ply, soft dual compound
Brakes
Brakes
Custom Avid Elixir R hydraulic disc, reach adjust, metallic pads, 203mm rotor
Brake Levers
Custom Avid Elixir R Hydraulic, tool-less adj. reach
Cockpit
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
Grips
Specialized thin lock on grip, alloy bar ends
Headset
1-1/8"" Threadless, cartridge bearing
Seat
Saddle
Specialized Enduro, 8mm hollow Cr-Mo rails, SL foam
Seatpost
6061 butted alloy, two-bolt, 0 offset, 30.9x300mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bottom Bracket Height | 365 mm | 365 mm | 365 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 557 mm | 580 mm | 602 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 75 ° | 75 ° | 75 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 394 mm | 419 mm | 458 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 65.5 ° | 65.5 ° | 65.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 120 mm | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 420 mm | 420 mm | 420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1156 mm | 1179 mm | 1201 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | -22 mm | -22 mm | -22 mm |
| Standover Height | 752 mm | 757 mm | 744 mm |
| Wheels | 26" | 26" | 26" |
| Rider Min Height | 158 cm | 168 cm | 176 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 170 cm | 179 cm | 187 cm |
Model Overview
BigHit FSR III is a Specialized Bighit model. 9 bikes variations carry this model name so far. Check out the entire range from 2009 of this model, by clicking this link.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Average price for Downhill bikes
If you want an acceptable Downhill bike you should know that the average price is 3391$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Downhill bike. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
BigHit FSR III components
Fork
Specialized BigHit FSR III 2009 bike is equipped with the RockShox Domain fork, and has 180mm travel. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Fork material
The fork is made out of aluminum, which doesn’t add too much extra weight to the bike. However, it is not so stiff as steel or carbon forks are.
Wheels
The BigHit FSR III 2009 bike is equipped with 26″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. The 26″ wheels are lighter than the 27.5 or 29″ wheels. However, they provide less traction than 29″ wheels do.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The BigHit FSR III has Hydraulic Disc brakes. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.
Sizes
Specialized BigHit FSR III bike has 3 sizes, in the range of 158 cm – 187 cm (5.18 ft – 6.14 ft). In short, it won’t be difficult to find the right one for you.