BigHit Huck machine, bigger this time 7

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Parts
Brand
Model
Additional info

Parts

Frame
Specialized
bighit 1 2006
190mm travel
Frame: Specialized bighit 1 2006. Misc: 190mm travel
Rear Shock
Fox Racing Shox
dhx 5.0
push tuning
Rear Shock: Fox Racing Shox dhx 5.0. Misc: push tuning
Fork
Marzocchi
Super Monster T 2003
"300mm" (actually 295) travel
Fork: Marzocchi Super Monster T 2003. Misc: "300mm" (actually 295) travel
Headset
Chris King
now JB welded in because the super monster torqued it loose
Headset: Chris King. Misc: now JB welded in because the super monster torqued it loose
Handlebar
FUNN
Full On
Handlebar: FUNN Full On
Stem
Marzocchi
Direct mount
with 25.4 shim
Stem: Marzocchi Direct mount. Misc: with 25.4 shim
Grips
Deity
Knuckledusters
didn't have anything else to throw on that fit the theme any better
Grips: Deity Knuckledusters. Misc: didn't have anything else to throw on that fit the theme any better
Brakes
Avid
Code
better than any of the codes sram is making now
Brakes: Avid Code. Misc: better than any of the codes sram is making now
Shifters
Shimano
Deore
Shifters: Shimano Deore
Rear Derailleur
Shimano
zee
Rear Derailleur: Shimano zee
Chainguide
Straitline
Chainguide: Straitline
Cranks
Race Face
Evolve DH
Cranks: Race Face Evolve DH
Chainrings / Sprocket
Race Face
36t
Chainrings / Sprocket: Race Face. Misc: 36t
Cassette / Rear Cog
Shimano
11-36
Cassette / Rear Cog: Shimano. Misc: 11-36
Pedals
Other
stomp
Pedals: Other stomp
Front Rim
Arrow
DHX 24
can't believe you can still get these brand new after 30 years
Front Rim: Arrow DHX 24. Misc: can't believe you can still get these brand new after 30 years
Rear Rim
Arrow
DHX 24
749g a piece, I'm thinking they're probably pretty tough
Rear Rim: Arrow DHX 24. Misc: 749g a piece, I'm thinking they're probably pretty tough
Hubs
Chris King
ISO
Hubs: Chris King ISO
Spokes
DT Swiss
champion
brass nipples
Spokes: DT Swiss champion. Misc: brass nipples
Front Tire
Duro
Razorback 24x3
same as halo contra
Front Tire: Duro Razorback 24x3. Misc: same as halo contra
Rear Tire
Duro
Razorback 24x3
Rear Tire: Duro Razorback 24x3
Saddle
Azonic
Love seat
Saddle: Azonic Love seat
Seatpost
Other
UNO
Seatpost: Other UNO
General Info

General Info

Model Year
2006
Model Year:
2006
Riding Type
Freeride
Riding Type:
Freeride
Weight
49 lb 6 oz (22396 g)
Weight: 49 lb 6 oz (22396 g)
Additional Info

A build that, like most of my builds seem to do, fell into place by chance. I was originally building up a 26er banshee scream, and did get it rolling, but it just didn't feel that great. Then this bike showed up at a local shop, and the geometry looked quite a bit more reasonable so I snagged it. During that process I also stumbled across Arrow Racing's website, and discovered their still active Ebay store, where I got a set of the heaviest rims I've ever held. A few tens of hours of internet spelunking later I found the tires, and I'd been sitting on the hubs for a special build, so that was that. Everything else was basically parts I had kicking around from the Scream build or just in my closet. I love builds like this so much, partly for just how cool they are, but also all the research and digging involved in sourcing parts, it's just fun.

Additional Info:

A build that, like most of my builds seem to do, fell into place by chance. I was originally building up a 26er banshee scream, and did get it rolling, but it just didn't feel that great. Then this bike showed up at a local shop, and the geometry looked quite a bit more reasonable so I snagged it. During that process I also stumbled across Arrow Racing's website, and discovered their still active Ebay store, where I got a set of the heaviest rims I've ever held. A few tens of hours of internet spelunking later I found the tires, and I'd been sitting on the hubs for a special build, so that was that. Everything else was basically parts I had kicking around from the Scream build or just in my closet. I love builds like this so much, partly for just how cool they are, but also all the research and digging involved in sourcing parts, it's just fun.

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