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Demo 8 I
A 26″ aluminum frame full suspension downhill bike with high-end components.
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| Reported Weight | 36.0 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 200mm front |
| Fork | RockShox BoXXer |
| Shock | Fox Van Performance |
| Wheels | 26″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 9 |
| Groupset | X9, Truvativ Descendant |
| Brakes | Avid Hydraulic Disc |
4'11" – 5'5"
5'2" – 5'7"
5'4" – 5'10"
5'7" – 6'1"
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Summary
The Specialized Demo is a standout downhill race bike, praised for its race-ready performance, intuitive handling, and smooth suspension. Its design, influenced by pro riders, offers a low center of gravity and excellent cornering capabilities. While it excels in speed and agility, some riders note limitations in pedaling efficiency and wheel durability.
Real racer’s bike with input from pro riders
Low bottom bracket and center of gravity for better cornering
Smooth and adjustable suspension performance
Race-ready straight off the shop floor
Light weight for a DH bike, enhancing maneuverability
Not ideal for pedaling through gnarly terrain
Wheelset rims bend easily
Lacked a bit of stability on high speed wide-open sections
The influence of Hill and Fairclough is clear – this is a real racer’s bike
BikeRadarSomehow I can’t help but feel there’s a not so well–hidden message to Sam Hill in Specialized’s new ‘Get Sick Soon’ carbon Demo 8 advert.
Dirt MountainbikeWith its clean yet catchy aesthetics, versatile geometry and great build package the Specialized Demo 8 II offers up a good value for gravity riders looking for a race bike that can still be playful and versatile when not on the clock.
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Oct 2012
At its inception in 2004, the Specialized Demo was a 9.5-inch travel, huckster-oriented freeride bike. Today, the name is all that remains. The Demo has steadily evolved from the once overbuilt, ultra burly 48-pound rig into a maneuverable 8-inch travel downhill race bike.
Aug 2012 · MBA Action
Unleash the Monster The Demo 8 II is Specialized's top downhill race platform. It's been refined over the years by the fastest bike racers and some of
Aug 2012 · Dirt HQ
Somehow I can’t help but feel there’s a not so well–hidden message to Sam Hill in Specialized’s new ‘Get Sick Soon’ carbon Demo 8 advert.
Jan 2011 · Mike Davis
The 2011 frame retains the Demo’s trademark double rear triangle – it’s a conventional four-bar back end, but the shock is driven directly off the chainstay, so Specialized can mount the 3in stroke Fox DHX shock low in the frame, which allows the whole frame to be built lower.
| Frame | M5 manipulated alloy, compact race design, 1.5"" forged HT, Magnesium link, ISCG 05 mount, cartridge bearing rear shock mount, rear derailleur protector, 8"" travel BB Standard: PF30, 83mm, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Boxxer RC, alloy steerer, external compression and rebound adj. 20mm Maxle DH thru-axle, 200mm travel Travel: 200mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Custom Fox Van RC, coil over w/piggy back, compression and rebound adj. 9.5x3"", XS: 300, S:350, M:400, L:450 Spring Type: Coil |
| Bottom Bracket | Custom SRAM PF-30 DH, 83mm shell |
| Headset | 1.5"" integrated for 1 1/8"" steerer, cartridge bearings |
| Stem | Specialized direct mount stem, laser-etched, 31.8mm clamp, 4-bolt, forged |
| Handlebar | Specialized Demo low-rise bar, 7050 alloy, 750mm wide, 8 degree backsweep, 6 degree up, 31.8mm |
| Saddle | Specialized Demo, 7mm hollow Cr-Mo rails |
| Seatpost | 6061 alloy, two bolt micro adjust, no offset, 30.9mm, 300mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Specialized Lo-Pro alloy, removeable pins, 9/16"" |
| Grips | Specialized Grappler lock-on |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X.9, 9-speed, short cage |
|---|---|
| Crank | BlackBox SRAM Descendant, 7050 alloy arms, GXP spindle, custom 36t ring, Gamut bash guard |
| Shifters | SRAM X.7, 9-speed, aluminum trigger |
| 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 Type: Avid Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Custom Avid Elixir R hydraulic, tool-less reach adj. |
| Rims | Custom DT Swiss F550, 30mm wide, 32h |
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| Spokes | DT Swiss Champion 2.0mm (14g) stainless |
| Front Hub | Specialized Hi Lo disc, laser-etched logo, sealed cartridge bearing, 20mm thru-axle, 32h |
| Rear Hub | Specialized Hi Lo disc, 150mm, hollow 12mm Cr-Mo axle w/ RD guard, 32h |
| Tires | Front: Specialized Butcher DH, DH casing, wire bead, soft dual compound, 26x2.3"", Rear: Specialized Butcher DH, DH casing, wire bead, soft dual compound, 26x2.3"" |
First added July 9
Last updated July 9
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