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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
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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)

    21 mph

    Demo 8 I

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    M5 manipulated alloy, 1.5"" forged headtube, 150mm rear spacing, compact race design, ISCG '05 mount, cartridge bearing rear shock mount, rear derailleur protector, 200mm travel

    BB StandardPF30, 83mm, Press Fit

    Fork

    RockShox Boxxer RC, alloy steerer, compression and rebound adj. 20mm Maxle DH thru-axle, XS/S: extra-soft spring, M: soft spring, L: medium spring, 200mm travel

    Travel200mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    Shock

    Custom FOX VAN RC, coil over w/ piggy back, compression and reb 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, 6061 alloy, 4-bolt, 31.8mm clamp

    Handlebar

    Specialized Demo, low-rise, 7050 alloy, 780mm wide, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 31.8mm

    Saddle

    Body Geometry Phenom Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm

    Seatpost

    Specialized 6061 alloy, 2-bolt micro-adjust, no offset, 30.9mm, 300mm

    TypeRigid

    Pedals

    Specialized Bennies, 6061 alloy body, sealed cartridge, 4.5mm removable pins

    Grips

    Specialized Sip Grip, light lock-on, half-waffle aramid-infused, S/M: regular, Others: XL thickness

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM X9 Type 2, 10-speed, mid cage

    Crank

    Custom SRAM Descendant, PF30 spindle, 7050 alloy arms, w/ Gamut P-30 chain guide

    Shifters

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

    Cassette

    Shimano Tiagra, 10-speed, 11-25

    Chain

    SRAM PC 1031, 10-speed, PowerLink

    Brakes

    Front: Custom Avid Elixir 7 Trail, 4-piston caliper, steel backed metallic pad, 200mm rotor, Rear: Custom Avid Elixir 7 Trail, 4-piston caliper, steel backed metallic pad, 180mm rotor

    TypeAvid Hydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    Custom Avid Elixir 7 Trail, hydraulic disc, tool-less reach adj.

    Wheels
    Rims

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

    Spokes

    DT Industry Stainless, 3X front/rear 2.0

    Front Hub

    Specialized Hi Lo disc, sealed cartridge bearings, 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, 26x2.5"", wire bead, soft dual-compound, 60 TPI, Rear: Specialized Butcher DH, 26x2.5"", wire bead, soft dual-compound, 60 TPI

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