VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

2004 Specialized Big Hit Expert

Velopedia Archive ID 92416

Overview

Model year2004
BrandSpecialized
ModelBig Hit Expert
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID92416
Original MSRP$2,820.00
ColorsBlue
SizesLarge, medium, small

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialSpecialized A1 aluminum
ForkMarzocchi Jr. T QR20+, 7.5" travel
Fork materialAluminum, dual crown
Rear shockAnswer Manitou Swinger, 8.1" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Deore RapidFire
Front derailleurShimano Deore, bottom-pull/bottom bracket mount
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetTruVativ Holzfeller, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketTruVativ ISIS DH, 118mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG73, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsAluminum platform

Brakes

BrakesHayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc brakes, Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Aheadset Tank MX
HandlebarSpecialized BigHit 31.8mm
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemMarzocchi Integrated
SaddleSpecialized BigHit
SeatpostAluminum, 30.9mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Specialized Stout Disc, Rear: Shimano Deore Disc
RimsSun Rims Single Track, 36-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tireFront: 26 x 2.60" Specialized Roller, Rear: 24 x 2.60" Specialized Roller
Wheel sizeFront: 26", Rear: 24" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube585 mm
Chainstay / rear center429 mm
Wheelbase1125 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 4, 2026.