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    Category
    Downhill
    7.2
    Frame
    Aluminum
    RockShox BoXXer
    Fox Van Performance
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    26″
    Avid Hydraulic Disc
    X9, Truvativ Descendant
    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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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Demo 8 I
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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

    M5 manipulated alloy, compact race design, 1.5"" forged HT, Magnesium link, ISCG 05 mount, cartridge bearing rear shock mount, rear derailleur protector, 8"" travel

    BB StandardPF30, 83mm, Press Fit

    Fork

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

    Travel200mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

    Custom Fox Van RC, coil over w/piggy back, compression and rebound adj. 9.5x3"", XS: 300, S:350, M:400, L:450

    Spring TypeCoil

    Bottom Bracket

    Custom SRAM PF-30 DH, 83mm shell

    Headset

    1.5"" integrated for 1 1/8"" steerer, cartridge bearings

    Stem

    Specialized direct mount stem, laser-etched, 31.8mm clamp, 4-bolt, forged

    Handlebar

    Specialized Demo low-rise bar, 7050 alloy, 750mm wide, 8 degree backsweep, 6 degree up, 31.8mm

    Saddle

    Specialized Demo, 7mm hollow Cr-Mo rails

    Seatpost

    6061 alloy, two bolt micro adjust, no offset, 30.9mm, 300mm

    TypeRigid

    Pedals

    Specialized Lo-Pro alloy, removeable pins, 9/16""

    Grips

    Specialized Grappler lock-on

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM X.9, 9-speed, short cage

    Crank

    BlackBox SRAM Descendant, 7050 alloy arms, GXP spindle, custom 36t ring, Gamut bash guard

    Shifters

    SRAM X.7, 9-speed, 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

    TypeAvid Hydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

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

    Wheels
    Rims

    Custom DT Swiss F550, 30mm wide, 32h

    Spokes

    DT Swiss Champion 2.0mm (14g) stainless

    Front Hub

    Specialized Hi Lo disc, laser-etched logo, sealed cartridge bearing, 20mm thru-axle, 32h

    Rear Hub

    Specialized Hi Lo disc, 150mm, hollow 12mm Cr-Mo axle w/ RD guard, 32h

    Tires

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

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