Trailriding with a 05 Big Hit FSR???

BMRisko · Nov 10, 2004

jeb4 said:
I'm seriously considering buying a Specialized 05 Big Hit FSR (seems to be a lot of bike for the buck). I'm not much of a climber (my asthma gets pretty pissed when climbing sometimes) but I do enjoy the flat and downhill singletrack. Recently I have discovered the joy of shuttling.

I was wondering if anyone out there has this bike (or something similar) and uses it for not only "freeriding & DH'ing" but also for and "all mountain" type riding. Can it go up short, steep uphills so that I have the "goods" for the downhill fun?

Comments are truly appreciated.

Thanks!

Jeb4

I'll let you know in a couple weeks. I'm in the middle of buying an '04 Comp to replace my Haro X3. Its gonna be a bit heavier, but BigHits are just so much fun to ride. I think the slightly challenges on uphills will be well worth the trip down. :thumb:

s1ngletrack · Nov 10, 2004

I rode mine on rides with 1700 foot vertical climbs here in CO - It wasn't ideal, obviously, but was totally doable and not all that uncomfortable - you just have to learn to be a bit more patient.

caputo1989 · Nov 11, 2004

i have th 04 expert same more travel. any how if you get the brahkes wporking right then it will do fine one word of advice; get clipless pedals it is muthh easier to climb the 45 lbs up the hills great on flats and down hills only if the brakes are set up right. get it you will like it

BMRisko · Nov 11, 2004

caputo1989 said:
i have th 04 expert same more travel. any how if you get the brahkes wporking right then it will do fine one word of advice; get clipless pedals it is muthh easier to climb the 45 lbs up the hills great on flats and down hills only if the brakes are set up right. get it you will like it

Just curious, but what did you change on your brakes?

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Trailriding with a 05 Big Hit FSR???

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