bighit

[valentine]

hey guys
what would be the best bike for fr the specialized bighit or the kona stinky??
thanks

[ben_rides_a_bike]

what big hit model?

[valentine]

umm i would say it would have to be the cheapest one (the fsr1 i think) for now

[bikeguy70]

i think the big hit because they look alot more better than the kona and they are pretty light and smooth. My $0.02.

[do-a-flip]

i think the big hit because they look alot more better than the kona

are you forserious! it looks good so it must be good!! you make me laugh..

valentine we need more info. give us a year and model of bike and then we can compare. e.g the 09 specialized bighit 2 versus the 07 kona stinky.

[Traumaboy]

Both are great bikes. I ride a bighit at the moment and its great. i don't think you could go wrong with either of them but for us to realy give you advice on the bikes we need more info on the specs.

[valentine]

ok umm more info well my price range is probably around 1500 mabye so im not sure what models that would buy. also what type of things can a dual suspension do than a fr hardtail can do? if the hardtail is more in my price range wpuld i be better off with that?

[ben_rides_a_bike]

what hardtail you looking at.
the norco freeride hardtails?

[kizza414]

wait till 09 models come out

http://mos.bikeradar.com/images/news/2008/07/10/Specialized_2009_Big_Hit_full_view-798-99.jpg

[valentine]

what are good types of hardtails for jumping, some fr and street, and gears would be preferred

[evan thoumine 2508]

wait till 09 models come out

http://mos.bikeradar.com/images/news/2008/07/10/Specialized_2009_Big_Hit_full_view-798-99.jpg

id wait for the 09 one which looks sic
but if you want cheaper ive boght myself a 2008 bighit 1 and it is great
it rides so smooth on my local north shore tracks and jus feels like a really nice ride, every drop it handles soo wel
recomend it any day
my 2 cents;)

[bikeguy70]

wait till 09 models come out

http://mos.bikeradar.com/images/news/2008/07/10/Specialized_2009_Big_Hit_full_view-798-99.jpg

what forks are they?

[kizza414]

rock shox Domains

[flyracing]

what are good types of hardtails for jumping, some fr and street, and gears would be preferred

An STP 0 would suit what you want to do. and you might be able to get a good deal on the older 08 ones

[Traumaboy]

Don't get an stp they don't have a very good head angle for downhill or freeride good for the other riding you want to do. I would personaly check out the norco freeride hardtails because they are great allround hartails for like everything.
All though i still think its better to get a second hand duelie. Look around you can get some good bargins and its a hell of a lot cheaper. you might have to replace one or two parts. You can do so much more on a duel suspension bike jsut the wat it absorbs bumps. Like doing thredbo fast is not possible on a hardtail because you get so shaken up its not funny. Duelies are definetly more fun to and worth the money.

[ben_rides_a_bike]

another pic of the big hit (http://www.nsmb.com/assets/images/gear/crankworx08_gear/big_hit_closeup.jpg)

do you want to get a HT or a dual.
if you where looking at a dual, go for the big hit.
but on the other hand if you where looking at gettin a 09 norco HT go for the norco rampage. its got a great spec list with plenty of travel.
and aslo comes with the new truvativ HammerSchmidt

[bikeguy70]

An STP 0 would suit what you want to do. and you might be able to get a good deal on the older 08 ones

an stp can suit anything:p

[evan thoumine 2508]

An STP 0 would suit what you want to do. and you might be able to get a good deal on the older 08 ones

not another stp:p

[bikeguy70]

rock shox Domains

i like em alot:eek:

[evan thoumine 2508]

they look KINDA similar to totems

[3viltoast3r]

what are good types of hardtails for jumping, some fr and street, and gears would be preferred

STP........Closed thread

[bikeguy70]

they look KINDA similar to totems

cause they are the little sister of the totems.

[Jaxsta]

tough decision i know have friends who ride bighits and stinkys and they both swear by them so go for what you think would ride better:)

[evan thoumine 2508]

go a bighit, not a stinky:)

[bikeguy70]

big hits are more realiable he has one ^^^^^^^^^^^

[jailbait]

Stinkys are single pivot, Bighits are 4 bar. That should be enough for anyone.

[cfk]

stinky-less travel,less weight,poor rear shock,unless you go 4 stinky supreme
big hit-few shock mount options,to change travel and geometry,downhill,freeride etc.heavier frame.
ive got big hit expert frame,and loving it.used to have stinky...no thanx

[Industry Nine]

wait till 09 models come out

http://mos.bikeradar.com/images/news/2008/07/10/Specialized_2009_Big_Hit_full_view-798-99.jpg

WHAT BIKE IS THIS!!!
Putting in my order as son as you tell me.

[warrior]

WHAT BIKE IS THIS!!!
Putting in my order as son as you tell me.

Its the 09 bighit

[jailbait]

The FSR 4 bar linkage is really good too. Soo much better than a 50 million year old design like a Kona.

[bikeguy70]

the 09 big hit needs blue pedles and blue grips to sick.