Shorten travel on BigHit? No!

hello lee,

I’m a proud owner of a custom spec big hit 07.

and i thought if it is possibly to tune it more into a smaller bike (less travel). i know mark weir rides a vp free with fox 36.
my question is if it feels wired with 160 up front and 200 in the back. or can i get less travel in the back without killing the geo??

thanks
holger

Hey Holger,

Dude, if you’re so proud, leave your bike alone!

Why do people insist on messing with stock? I just coached a factory-certified Toyota mechanic who drives a sweet ’90-something 4×4 truck. He said the thing was bombproof — until he put aftermarket suspension parts on it. After a bunch of stuff broke he went back to stock, and it’s been perfect ever since.

Car, moto and bike designers know their stuff, and they create each machine to meet a certain need.

Your BigHit is meant to have 8.2 inches of rear travel and 7-8 inches in front. If you want less travel, trade it for an SX Trail or Enduro.

Ride your bike!

— Lee