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Demo Expert 29
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension downhill bike with high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price
$5,000| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 200 / 200mm |
| Fork | RockShox BoXXer |
| Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 10 |
| Groupset | GX |
| Brakes | SRAM Code R Hydraulic Disc |
5'2" – 5'8"
5'5" – 5'11"
5'7" – 6'3"
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Summary
The Specialized Demo downhill bike is praised for its improved stability at speed, rider comfort, and race-ready performance, making it a top choice for riders from beginners to World Cup level. Its suspension design and handling enhancements, such as a more progressive leverage curve and increased anti-squat, contribute to a smoother and more predictable ride over rough terrain. However, the lack of a hybrid wheel option and carbon frame, along with conservative reach numbers, may not suit all riders.
Improved stability at speed
Rider comfort at high speeds
Race-ready performance
More progressive leverage curve
Increased anti-squat
No hybrid wheel option
Only available in alloy
Conservative reach numbers
Internal cable rattle
29-inch wheels take more effort in tight sections
"When we developed the new Demo, the UCI rules required that riders race on equal-sized wheels. Because, you know, UCI…"
NSMB"The story behind this bike is as compelling as it is to ride."
Vital MTB"Components and suspension included, the Demo 29 is a race-ready machine that will allow the masses from beginner to World Cup level to excel and succeed."
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May 2021 · James Smurthwaite
Despite the forum hype, it sounds like Bruni won't be on a new suspension configuration... yet.
Sep 2020 · Cole Gregg
After nearly 100,00 vertical feet, the Specialized Demo downhill bike has been through the ringer and we're happy to share our review here.
Jun 2020
The new Specialized Demo latches on to the mixed-wheel trend, and will come out of the box with a 29-inch front wheel and 27.5-inch rear.
Jul 2019
The all new 2020 Specialized Demo is the same bike that Loïc is currently riding while leading the World Cup overall. But what about the hybrid 29 front, 27.5 rear wheel setup?
Jul 2019 · BrianBuell
The Demo 29 is officially available to all. Fast man Brian Buell heads to Port Angeles to break things down and evaluate the brand new bike from a seasoned racer's point of view.
Sep 2018 · Seb Stott
Awesome in gnarly terrain, but a little wallowy when pedalling or cornering hard. Buy if you want a bike for the roughest, steepest, most technical tracks around
Super-supple, traction-rich suspension isolates your feet from the roughest terrain
Low bottom bracket and short chainstays make for a connected, planted feel in steep tech and turns
Linear suspension can hamper front wheel grip when cornering hard, especially on the XL size
Apr 2017 · Smurf
2015 downhill bike of they year, 2016 downhill bike of the year, 2017…? The Specialized S-Works Demo 8 is bike we chose to run at the World Championships simply because we couldn’t find a frame that beat it. We’ve now got a National Championships and Worlds podium on the beast that probably prove we were […]
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
| Frame | M5 alloy, Style-Specific DH Geometry, BSA threaded BB, full internal cable routing with option for full external brake, 148mm rear spacing, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, replaceable derailleur hanger, 200mm of travel BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Tire Clearance: 2.6" Color: Gloss / Storm Grey / Rocket Red |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox BoXXer RC 29, DebonAir spring, adjustable low-speed compression, adjustable rebound, short crown, 20x110mm thru-axle, 56mm offset, 200mm of travel Travel: 200mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe RC World Cup, low-speed compression adjust, external rebound adjust, Trunnion mount, 225x75 Travel: 200mm |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM GXP, 83mm |
| Stem | Specialized Direct Mount DH Stem, two-piece, forged alloy, 45mm |
| Handlebar | Specialized, 7050 alloy, 6-degree upsweep, 8-degree backsweep, 27mm rise, 800mm width |
| Saddle | Body Geometry Henge DH, hollow cro-mo rails,130mm |
| Seatpost | Specialized, 6061 alloy, 2-bolt clamp, 0mm setback, 30.9mm Type: Rigid |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip, half-waffle, S2: regular thickness, S3/4: XL thickness |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM, GX, Type 2.1, medium cage |
|---|---|
| Crank | SRAM Descendant, GXP, alloy, 94 BCD, 165mm crankarm, MRP SXg CS ISCG-05 chainguide, 34T |
| Shifters | SRAM GX, trigger, 10-speed |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1030, 10 speed, 11-36t (*last three cogs removed) |
| Chain | SRAM PC-1031, 10-speed |
| Brakes | Front: SRAM Code R, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 200mm, Rear: SRAM Code R, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 200mm Type: SRAM Code R Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Roval 29" Alloy DH, 28mm internal width, 28h, tubeless ready |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Swiss Industry |
| Front Hub | Specialized disc, alloy flange & disc mount, sealed cartridge bearings, 20x110mm thru-axle, 28h |
| Rear Hub | Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 28h |
| Tires | Front: Butcher BLCK DMND, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.6", Rear: Butcher BLCK DMND, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3" |
First added September 22
Last updated September 17
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