BigHit Huck machine, bigger this time 7
6/26/2022 5:43pm
minty
new Azonic goodies from @SCSLAYER on pb
had to recreate a classic pic of my first 2 bikes
contruction site on my ride home seems almost done, all the fences were gone so I figured I'd get some cool pics
lookin for a direct mount stem, shit's hard to find tho
clearance bruv
very nice that I was able to get some fresh rubber, I had a set of gazzaloddis already but god they're stiff, no traction to be had
At this point I thought it might not end up that heavy for some reason. I was very wrong obviously
still psyched I stumbled across these rims, and didn't have to build up some clapped out set of doublewides or whatever
How I found it at my favorite local shop, someone donated it to go a good home. I hope I'm doing them proud. also for 200$ I couldn't help myself
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
Intended Use
Freeride
Intended Use:
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.
6/26/2022 5:43pm
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