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    Demo 82009 Specialized
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    MSRP
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    Category
    		Downhill
    7.3
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    		RockShox BoXXer
    		Fox DHX Performance
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		26″
    		Avid Hydraulic Disc
    		X9, X7
    Drivetrain
    		1 × 9
    Suspension
    		Full
    Front Travel
    		203mm
    Rear Travel
    		-
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

    Summary
    		The Specialized Demo 8 is a 26″ aluminum frame full suspension downhill bike with high-end components.

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    Insights
    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Demo 8
    Other Downhill bikes
    Gear Range

    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)

    19 mph

    Demo 8

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Demo 82009 Specialized
    Frame

    Demo 8 FSR M5 Manipulated Alloy, 8.2"" travel, asymetrical rear triangle, ISCG mount, adj. geometry, 1-1/8"" forged HT, cartridge bearing rear shock mount, rear derailleur protector

    Fork

    RockShox Boxxer Race, 203mm travel, motion control damper, alloy steerer, external compression and rebound adj. 20mm maxle DH thru-axle

    Travel: 203mm

    Spring Type: Air

    Shock

    Fox DHX 4.0 coil 8.75x2.75"", ProPedal and rebound adj. bottom out control and IFP pressure, S:450, M:500, L:550

    Spring Type: Coil

    Bottom Bracket

    Truvativ Howitzer XR, oversize sealed outboard cartridge bearing, 73mm shell

    Headset

    1-1/8"" Threadless, 13mm insertion alloy cups with OS lower cartridge and bearing

    Stem

    Specialized Aggro stem, 35mm extension, OS 31.8, 4-bolt, forged

    Handlebar

    Specialized Demo rise bar, 6066 alloy, 31.8mm, 6 degree up, 9 degree backsweep, 680mm wide

    Saddle

    Specialized Enduro, 8mm hollow Cr-Mo rails, SL foam

    Seatpost

    6061 butted alloy, two bolt setback, 30.9x300mm

    Type: Rigid

    Pedals

    Specialized Lo-Pro alloy

    Grips

    Specialized lock on grip, alloy bar ends

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM X-9, 9-speed, short cage

    Crank

    Truvativ Hussefelt, 170mm w/ Gamut P-30 chain guide

    Shifters

    SRAM X-7, trigger, 9-speed

    Cassette

    SRAM PG-970, 12-26t

    Chain

    SRAM PC-971, 9-speed w/Power Link

    Brakes

    Front: Custom Avid Elixir R hydraulic disc, reach adjust, metallic pads, 203mm rotor, Rear: Custom Avid Elixir R, hydraulic disc, reach adjust, metallic pads, 185mm rotor

    Type: Avid Hydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    Custom Avid Elixir R Hydraulic, tool-less adj. reach

    Wheels
    Rims

    Custom DT Swiss F550, 30mm, 32h

    Spokes

    DT Swiss Champion 2.0mm stainless, brass nipples

    Front Hub

    Specialized Hi-Lo disc, 20mm thru-axle, 32h

    Rear Hub

    Specialized thru axle 135mm, hollow 10mm Cr-Mo axle w/ RD guard

    Tires

    Front: Specialized Chunder SX 26x2.3"", 60 TPI, aramid bead, cap ply, soft dual compound, Rear: Specialized Chunder SX 26x2.3"", 60 TPI, aramid bead, cap ply, soft dual compound

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