2023 Specialized
Demo Expert
A 29″ / 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension downhill bike with high-end components.
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$5,600| Weight | 39.4 lbs |
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| Frame | Aluminum |
| Suspension | Full, 200 / 200mm |
| Fork | RockShox BoXXer Select |
| Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Coil Select |
| Wheels | 29″ / 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 7 |
| Groupset | GX, Truvativ Descendant |
| Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
5'2" – 5'8"
5'5" – 5'11"
5'7" – 6'3"
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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.
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.
| 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 Standard: BSA, Threaded Colors: Satin Desert Rose / Dune White; Gloss Metallic Dark Navy / Dark Navy / Harvest Gold Metallic |
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| Fork | RockShox BoXXer Select 29, DH 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 Select Coil, external rebound adjust, hydraulic bottom out, Trunnion mount, 225x75 Travel: 200mm Spring Type: Air |
| 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 Type: Rigid |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX DH, 7-speed, trigger |
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| 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, 220mm, Rear: SRAM Code RS, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 200mm Type: Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Roval 29" Alloy DH, 28mm internal width, 28h, tubeless ready |
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| 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, 2Bliss Ready, 27.5x2.3" |
Last updated May 18