[ThreeShock]

Hi guys! I recently bought a specialized fsr for $450 and was wondering a few things. First off, do you think I got a good deal?(I Do) What model and year is the bike? What parts are aftermarket?(besides the boxxer rockshox) and lastly what do you think of the bike overall?

 

[kidwoo]

That's a specialized big hit.

450? Sure that's probably a pretty good deal.

You should probably get a bottom roller for that chainguide. Or if there's not a mount for one, get another chainguide.

 

[demo 9]

id say price was pretty fair, however, you better throw a derailur and shifter on that so it has gears, i wouldnt be surprised if the chain snaps under compression. that bike is NOT concentric

 

[dump]

Big Hit, circa 2002/3. Two of my friends rode these. Seemed to like them. 24" rear wheel.

 

[jackalope]

Ignore what Demo 9 says...A single speed set up might be the only way to get that thing to pedal better than a Klein Mantra.

 

[ThreeShock]

Thanks, and I just got a bottom roller.

 

[kidwoo]

The derailleur and shifter are kind of important too.

"kind of" as in "you have to buy those"

 

[Nick]

Can you enduro on those?

 

[4130biker]

I used to pedal the sh!t out of mine. even did a downhill xc race (dh bike on xc course) and it almost exploded my lungs. Not a bad first DH bike IMO. They're pretty bomb proof too.

 

[ThreeShock]

the shifter and derailleur are being put on the bike right now, it will be done tomorrow.