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Demo 8 I Carbon
A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension downhill bike with high-end components.
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| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 200 / 200mm |
| Fork | RockShox BoXXer |
| Shock | Öhlins |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 10 |
| Groupset | X9, Truvativ Descendant |
| Brakes | SRAM Guide R Hydraulic Disc |
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.
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.
Aug 2014 · Don Palermini
Specialized's all-new Demo Carbon 650b features a radical asymmetric frame design, 27.5-inch wheels, and a new FSR suspension layout. Plus the low, lean racing machine just looks flat-out fast. - Mtbr.com
| Frame | FACT 10m carbon, S3 Geometry, carbon front triangle, alloy link and chainstays, FACT IS construction, BB30, full internal cable routing, 135mm dropouts, lipped and sealed cartridge bearing pivots, replaceable derailleur hanger, 200mm travel BB Standard: BB30, 83mm, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox BoXXer RC 650b, S: Extra soft spring, M: Soft spring, L: Medium spring, XL: Firm spring, 200mm travel, compression adjust, rebound adjust, alloy steerer, 48mm offset, Maxle Lite DH Travel: 200mm Spring Type: Coil |
| Shock | Custom Öhlins, high/low speed compression adjust, rebound adjust, 9.5x3"" Travel: 200mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM, BB30, 83mm |
| Headset | 1-1/8"" upper, 1-1/2"" lower, semi-integrated, cartridge bearings |
| Stem | Specialized P.Series MTB, forged alloy, 4-bolt |
| Handlebar | Specialized Demo, 7050 alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 25mm rise, 780mm, 31.8mm |
| Saddle | Body Geometry Phenom Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm |
| Seatpost | Specialized, 6061 alloy, 2-bolt, 0mm setback, 30.9mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Specialized Bennies, 6061 alloy body, sealed cartridge, 4.5mm removable pins |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip, light lock-on, half-waffle, S/M: regular thickness, L/XL: XL thickness |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X9 Type 2, 10-speed, mid cage |
|---|---|
| Crank | Custom SRAM Descendant, BB30, 7050 alloy arms, thin 36T ring, w/ Gamut bashguard |
| Shifters | SRAM X7, 10-speed, w/ Matchmaker clamp |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1030, 10-speed, 11-36t |
| Chain | SRAM PC-1031, 10-speed, w/ PowerLink, nickel finish |
| Brakes | Front: SRAM Guide R, metallic pads, 200mm Centerline rotor, Rear: SRAM Guide R, metallic pads, 180mm Centerline rotor Type: SRAM Guide R Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Guide R, alloy lever, reach adjust |
| Rims | Roval 650b, alloy, 24mm inner width, 32h |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Swiss Industry, stainless |
| Front Hub | Specialized, Hi Lo disc, sealed cartridge bearings, 20mm thru-axle, 36h |
| Rear Hub | Specialized, Hi Lo disc, hollow Cr-Mo axle, 32h |
| Tires | Front: Specialized Butcher DH, 60TPI, wire bead, 650bx2.5"", Rear: Specialized Slaughter DH, 60TPI, wire bead, 650bx2.3"" |
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Last updated July 9
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