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2022 Specialized

Demo Expert

A 29″ / 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension downhill bike with high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price

$5,600
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 200 / 200mm
ForkRockShox BoXXer Select
ShockRockShox Super Deluxe Coil Select
Wheels29″ / 27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 7
GroupsetTruvativ Descendant, GX
BrakesSRAM Hydraulic Disc
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Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Demo Expert
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

25 mph

Demo Expert

26 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
S2

5'2" – 5'8"

S3

5'5" – 5'11"

S4

5'7" – 6'3"

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Rider Fit Notes
  • 5'5", size S2, Just right
Reviews
Pinkbike
Spotted: Specialized Demo Prototype - Lenzerheide DH World Cup 2022

Jul 2022 · Mike Kazimer

It looks like Finn Iles will be racing the Lenzerheide DH World Cup on a prototype frame that's strikingly different from the current Specialized Demo.

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Loam Wolf
Review: 2021 Specialized Demo Race

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.

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BIKE Magazine
Specialized Introduces the New Mixed-Wheel-Size Demo

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.

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NSMB
The 2020 Specialized Demo 29

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?

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Vital MTB
2020 Specialized Demo Race 29 Bike

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.

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

M5 alloy, Style-Specific DH Geometry, horst pivot flip chip for 27.5 or 29 rear wheel, 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 StandardBSA, Threaded

ColorGloss Silver Dust / Charcoal Tint Gravity Fade / White w/ Red Ghost Pearl / Flo Red

Fork

RockShox BoXXer Select 29, DH DebonAir spring, adjustable low-speed compression, adjustable rebound, short crown, 20x110mm thru-axle, 56mm offset, 200mm of travel

Travel200mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

RockShox Super Deluxe Select Coil, external rebound adjust, Trunnion mount, 225x75

Travel200mm

Spring TypeCoil

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB, 83mm

Stem

Descendant 35mm Direct Mount Stem, 50mm length

Handlebar

Specialized Trail, 7050 alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 30mm rise, 800mm, 35mm clamp

Saddle

Body Geometry Henge DH, hollow Cro-Mo rails, 130mm

Seatpost

Specialized, 6061 alloy, 2-bolt clamp, 0mm setback, 30.9mm

TypeRigid

Grips

Specialized Trail Grips

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM GX DH, 7-speed, trigger

Crank

DESCENDANT DH, DUB, alloy, Direct mount ring, 165mm, 34T

Shifters

SRAM GX DH, trigger, 7-speed

Cassette

SRAM GX DH, 7-speed, 11-24t

Chain

SRAM PC1110 w/ Powerlink™

Brakes

Front: SRAM Code RS, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 200mm, Rear: SRAM Code RS, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 200mm

TypeSRAM Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Roval 29" Alloy DH, 28mm internal width, 28h, tubeless ready

Spokes

DT Swiss Industry

Front Hub

Alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 20x110mm, 28h

Rear Hub

Alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 32h

Tires

Front: Butcher, GRID GRAVITY casing, GRIPTON® T9 compound, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3", Rear: Butcher, GRID GRAVITY casing, GRIPTON® T9 compound, 27.5x2.3"

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