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    Category
    Downhill
    8.1
    Aluminum
    Fork
    RockShox BoXXer
    Shock
    Fox Float DHX Performance
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    26″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    X9, X7
    Drivetrain
    1 × 9
    Suspension
    Full
    Front Travel
    200mm
    Rear Travel
    -
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

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

    23 mph

    Demo 8 I

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Demo 8 FSR M5 manipulated alloy, 8"" travel, asymetrical rear triangle, ISCG mount, 1.5"" forged HT, cartridge bearing rear shock mount, rear derailleur protector

    Fork

    RockShox Boxxer Race, 200mm travel, alloy steerer, external compression and rebound adj. 20mm maxle DH thru-axle

    Shock

    Fox DHX 4.0 coil 8.75x2.75"" for Demo 8, rebound adj. ProPedal, bottom out control, and IFP pressure, S:450, M:500, L:550

    Bottom Bracket

    FSA BB-7000 for Moto-X crank, 73mm shell

    Headset

    1.5"" 7050 alloy integrated for 1-1/8"" steerer

    Stem

    Funn RSX 31.8"" direct mount

    Handlebar

    Specialized Demo low-rise bar, 7050 alloy, 31.8mm, 750mm wide, 9 degree backsweep, 6 degree up

    Saddle

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

    Seatpost

    6061 butted alloy, two bolt no offset, 30.9mm

    Pedals

    Specialized Lo-Pro alloy

    Grips

    Specialized waffle lock on grip with alloy end plugs

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM X-9, 9-speed, short cage

    Crank

    FSA Moto-X MegaExo, forged solid arms, 36t alloy ring with Gamut P-30 chain guide

    Shifters

    SRAM X-7, aluminum trigger

    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

    Brake Levers

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

    Wheels
    Rims

    Custom DT Swiss F550, 30mm wide, 32h

    Spokes

    DT Swiss Champion 2mm stainless

    Front Hub

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

    Rear Hub

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

    Tires

    Front: Specialized Clutch DH 26x2.3"", DH casing, wire bead, dual compound, Rear: Specialized Chunder DH 26x2.3"", DH casing, wire bead, dual compound

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