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2009 Specialized

Demo 8

A 26″ aluminum frame full suspension downhill bike with high-end components.
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FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 203mm front
ForkRockShox BoXXer
ShockFox DHX Performance
Wheels26″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 9
GroupsetX9, X7
BrakesAvid Hydraulic Disc
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Terrain
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Handling
nimblestable
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

19 mph

Demo 8

26 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'7"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'9" – 6'2"

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Demo 8 FSR M5 Manipulated Alloy, 8.2"" travel, asymetrical rear triangle, ISCG mount, adj. geometry, 1-1/8"" forged HT, cartridge bearing rear shock mount, rear derailleur protector

Fork

RockShox Boxxer Race, 203mm travel, motion control damper, alloy steerer, external compression and rebound adj. 20mm maxle DH thru-axle

Travel203mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

Fox DHX 4.0 coil 8.75x2.75"", ProPedal and rebound adj. bottom out control and IFP pressure, S:450, M:500, L:550

Spring TypeCoil

Bottom Bracket

Truvativ Howitzer XR, oversize sealed outboard cartridge bearing, 73mm shell

Headset

1-1/8"" Threadless, 13mm insertion alloy cups with OS lower cartridge and bearing

Stem

Specialized Aggro stem, 35mm extension, OS 31.8, 4-bolt, forged

Handlebar

Specialized Demo rise bar, 6066 alloy, 31.8mm, 6 degree up, 9 degree backsweep, 680mm wide

Saddle

Specialized Enduro, 8mm hollow Cr-Mo rails, SL foam

Seatpost

6061 butted alloy, two bolt setback, 30.9x300mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

Specialized Lo-Pro alloy

Grips

Specialized lock on grip, alloy bar ends

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM X-9, 9-speed, short cage

Crank

Truvativ Hussefelt, 170mm w/ Gamut P-30 chain guide

Shifters

SRAM X-7, trigger, 9-speed

Cassette

SRAM PG-970, 12-26t

Chain

SRAM PC-971, 9-speed w/Power Link

Brakes

Front: Custom Avid Elixir R hydraulic disc, reach adjust, metallic pads, 203mm rotor, Rear: Custom Avid Elixir R, hydraulic disc, reach adjust, metallic pads, 185mm rotor

TypeAvid Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Custom Avid Elixir R Hydraulic, tool-less adj. reach

Wheels
Rims

Custom DT Swiss F550, 30mm, 32h

Spokes

DT Swiss Champion 2.0mm stainless, brass nipples

Front Hub

Specialized Hi-Lo disc, 20mm thru-axle, 32h

Rear Hub

Specialized thru axle 135mm, hollow 10mm Cr-Mo axle w/ RD guard

Tires

Front: Specialized Chunder SX 26x2.3"", 60 TPI, aramid bead, cap ply, soft dual compound, Rear: Specialized Chunder SX 26x2.3"", 60 TPI, aramid bead, cap ply, soft dual compound

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