Specialized Big Hit 2003

[ch4v4l1f3]

Few shots of my baby

Frame: 2003 Specialized BigHit FSR

Fork: 2003 Marzocchi Junior T

Headset: Superstar Evo
Stem: DMR Swarm
Handlebar: NC-17 DH pro
Grips: Spank Lock-on

Brakes: Avid Juicy 3
Brake Pads: Superstar Sintered
Brake Hoses: Superstar Quad

Shifters: Shimano SLX
Rear Derailleur: Shimano SLX
Derailleur Cables: Jagwire Ripcord
Cassette: SRAM PG990 Redwin Red
Chain: KNC X9 Ti Ni Black/Gold Limited Edition
Cranks: RaceFace Diablous
Chainrings: RaceFace DH Ring
Chainring bolts: RaceFace
Chain Device: Superstar Plasma
Bottom Bracket: RaceFace External
Pedals: Fireeye PJ-ACR

Hub Skewers: Hope Red
Rims: Fireeye Excelerant
Hubs: Superstar Switch EVO
Nipples: Halo Anodised Red 14mm
Spokes: Halo Plain Gauge 2mm Black
Tyres: Maxxis Hookworm 62a 24"
Tubes: Nokian DH

Saddle: SDG Alisso
Seatpost: Superstar Inline Anodised Red
Seatpost Binder: Superstar Anodised Red

 

[cyfa2809]

Good effort. Very loud very brash, just what i like. My god how tall are you though?

 

[twain]

the 24" wheels give it a motocross bike look like it!
i do like these Big Hits, although my riding style (or lack thereof) would never justify one of these!

 

[ch4v4l1f3]

Its only a medium frame and im 6ft 4

Its got hookworms on at the present instead of the highrollers so its got an enduro motoX look now.

Will post a few pics of my 2003 Diamondback XSL's later.

Thanks guys, glad you like
Neil.

 

[Mindmap3]

Looks nice painted white. I had one and loved it, it was a great bike for the price. They were pretty common in Wharncliffe because they were cheap, worked well and took a beasting.

I ran mine with Shivers and it was ace. After I had the shock Push tuned it was genuinely amazing and probably a better bike than the Demo 9 that replaced it. Only downside was the 24inch rear wheel which limited tyre choices.

I'll try and dig some pics of mine out later.

I'd have another one in a heartbeat if I did enough dh riding.

 

[ch4v4l1f3]

I've almost had 2 betd rear ends to make it 26" but didnt manage to get the money together in time.

I love the bighit as its pretty much bombproof like the diamondback xsl's i was running before it.

Be nice to see some pics of yours

Neil.

 

[cyfa2809]

The new big hits are standard sizing.

 

[Mindmap3]

Here's the only picture I can find of mine...

Before I swapped to a Demo 9 it had black rollors fitted, an Easton Vice stem, a Thomson post and a rasta Chris King headset. The stanchion guards were also stickered up with all the stuff on the bike for a 'factory' look. I liked it and reckoned that it worked pretty well.

I think the other pics are on my old computer.

 

[ch4v4l1f3]

Very nice

Always fancied some Shivers but never tested any out so didnt bother. Keep looking for some dorados on the cheap but seems to me that they sell for nice money.

My Bighit was identical to yours until i bathed it in caustic soda, was a right biatch to strip the ano off where the decals had been.

Ive still got the start to finish pics somewhere around but couldnt find a suitable place on here to post it up.

Have you got pics of your new steed up on here? If so linky please.

Thanks,
Neil.

 

[Mindmap3]

The Demo 9 is long gone unfortunately. I moved south from Sheffield and it seemed overkill for the stuff around here. I then had various more sensible bikes followed by a break from cycling due to the recession and just generally falling out of love with it.

But last Christmas I decided I wanted a bike again so bought a Specialized SX Trail to use as a do everything bike. Here is a thread I started..

http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=207561

The paint is looking a tad tired, so I'm planning to have it repainted over the winter. Am going to go for Sid blue with white decals.