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Demo 8 Alloy Frame
A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension downhill frameset.
| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 200mm rear |
| Shock | Öhlins |
| Wheels | 27.5″ |
Jan 2017 · Alan Muldoon
Great geometry and progressive sizing give the Specialized Demo 8 Alloy an edge. Everything about the Demo’s parts package is pretty much bombproof.
Great geometry and progressive sizing give the Demo 8 an edge
Basic fork internals put the brakes on an otherwise rapid package
Sep 2016 · Rob Weaver
The Demo handles the rough stuff without hesitation too, though we can’t help think about just how good it could be with an even better fork bolted in out front.
Dec 2015 · McCoy
The Specialized Demo 8 Carbon is worth a look for serious downhill riders and racers
Aug 2014 · Ian Collins
During Crankworx in Whistler, I had the fortunate opportunity to take a new Specialized Demo Carbon 27.5” bike out for a day and gather some thoughts on the bold, cutting edge new design. While one day certainly isn’t enough time to do a full length review on a complete DH bike, if there was any single place to ride for JUST one day and gather as much feedback as possible it would be in Whistler. demo test session from MTB MAG on Vimeo. At 6′ tall, I was pretty dead set on riding a long. Why did I call it
Aug 2014
All New Specialized FSR Design with Concentric Bottom Bracket Introduced at Crankworx Whistler, 27.5-inch wheels are infiltrating the DH scene for 2015, including one of the industry’s last holdouts of the ‘tweener wheel size in general - Specialized. In addition to their recent 27.5-inch Enduro model introduction, next year’s Demo will now be available with 27.5” wheels, too.
Aug 2014 · Charles Bryer
Specialized’s latest release is the Demo 8 Carbon – a downhill bike designed to have a lower centre of gravity and improved stiffness according to
Aug 2014
The Specialized Demo 8 has been an eye-turner since the original with its distinctive twin seat stays and spider web shock enclosure. The bike has gone through several redesigns since then, but none as transformative as what you see here.
| Frame | Asymmetric M5 manipulated alloy, S3 Geometry, 200mm travel, 1.5"" forged head tube, 135mm rear spacing, compact race design, ISCG '05 mount, cartridge bearing rear shock mount, rear derailleur protector BB Standard: BB30, 83mm, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Shock | Custom Öhlins TTX, high/low speed compression adjust, rebound adjust, 9.5x3"" Travel: 200mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM, BB30, 83mm |
| Headset | 1-1/2"", semi-integrated for 1-1/8"" steerer, cartridge bearings |
| Seatpost | Thomson, alloy, straight, 12-degree clamp Type: Rigid |
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Last updated July 9
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