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    Category
    Downhill
    7.1
    Frame
    Aluminum
    RockShox BoXXer
    Fox Van Performance
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    26″
    Avid Hydraulic Disc
    X9, Truvativ Descendant
    Drivetrain
    1 × 10
    Suspension
    Full
    Front Travel
    200mm
    Rear Travel
    200mm
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

    Summary
    The Specialized Demo 8 I is a 26″ aluminum frame full suspension downhill bike with upper mid-range components.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Demo 8 I
    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)

    21 mph

    Demo 8 I

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    M5 manipulated alloy, compact race design, 1-1/2"" forged HT, ISCG 05 mount, cartridge bearing rear shock mount, rear derailleur protector, 200mm 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

    Travel200mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM PF30 DH, 83mm shell

    Headset

    1-1/2"" integrated for 1-1/8"" steerer, cartridge bearings

    Stem

    Specialized Direct-Mount stem, 40mm length, 31.8mm, 4-bolt, forged

    Handlebar

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

    Saddle

    Specialized DH, 8mm hollow Cr-Mo rails

    Seatpost

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

    TypeRigid

    Pedals

    Specialized Benies, low profile with removable pins

    Grips

    Specialized lock-on, S/M: Grappler, Others: Grappler XL

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM X9, 10-speed, short cage

    Crank

    Custom SRAM Descendant PF30, 7050 alloy arms, with Gamut P-30 chain guide

    Shifters

    SRAM X7, 10-speed, aluminum trigger, w/MatchMaker clamp

    Cassette

    Shimano Tiagra, 10-speed, 11-25t

    Chain

    KMC X-10, 10-speed, w/ reusable Missing Link, nickel plates

    Brakes

    Front: Custom Avid Elixir 7, hydraulic disc, tool-less reach adj. metallic pad, HS-1 rotor, 200mm rotor, Rear: Custom Avid Elixir 7, hydraulic disc, tool-less reach adj. metallic pad, HS-1 rotor, 180mm rotor

    TypeAvid Hydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    Custom Avid Elixir 7 hydraulic, tool-less reach adj. w/MatchMaker clamp

    Wheels
    Rims

    Roval DH 26, 30mm wide w/eyelets, 32h

    Spokes

    DT Swiss Industry 2.0, (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, wire bead, soft dual-compound, 26x2.3"", Rear: Specialized Butcher DH, wire bead, soft dual compound, 26x2.3""

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