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S-Works Demo 8
A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension downhill bike with ultra high-end components.
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| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 200 / 200mm |
| Fork | RockShox BoXXer |
| Shock | Öhlins |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 7 |
| Groupset | X01, X0 |
| Brakes | SRAM Guide RS 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.
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 | FACT 11m carbon, S3 Geometry, carbon front triangle, full carbon link and rear end, 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 Team 650b, coil spring, S: Extra soft spring, M: Soft spring, L: Medium spring, XL: Firm spring, 200mm travel, charger damper, 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 | S-Works DH, carbon, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 780mm, 31.8mm |
| Saddle | Body Geometry Phenom Expert, hollow Ti rails, 143mm |
| Seatpost | Thomson, alloy, straight, 12-degree clamp Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Specialized Boomslang, 6061 alloy, sealed cartridge bearings |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip, light lock-on, half-waffle, S/M: regular thickness, L/XL: XL thickness |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X01 DH Type 2, 7-speed, short cage |
|---|---|
| Crank | SRAM X0 DH, BB30, carbon arms, triple base, w/ Gamut bashguard |
| Shifters | SRAM X01 DH, 7-speed |
| Cassette | SRAM X01 DH, 7-speed, 10-24t |
| Chain | SRAM PC-1130, 11-speed, w/ PowerLink, nickel finish |
| Brakes | Front: SRAM Guide RS DH, metallic pads, Code caliper, 200m Centerline rotor, Rear: SRAM Guide RS DH, metallic pads, Code caliper, 180mm Centerline rotor Type: SRAM Guide RS Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | SRAM Guide RS DH, alloy lever, reach adjust, cartridge bearing lever pivot |
| Rims | Roval 650b, alloy, 24mm inner width, 32h |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Competition, stainless, 2.0mm |
| Front Hub | Specialized, Hi Lo disc, sealed cartridge bearings, 20mm thru-axle, 32h |
| Rear Hub | Custom DT Swiss, Star Ratchet, 54t quick engagement, XX1 driver body, 12mm thru-axle, 32h |
| Tires | Front: Specialized Butcher DH, 60TPI, wire bead, 650bx2.5"", Rear: Specialized Slaughter DH, 60TPI, wire bead, 650bx2.3"" |
First added July 9
Last updated July 9
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