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    Category
    Downhill
    7.2
    Frame
    Aluminum
    RockShox BoXXer
    Fox Van Performance
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    27.5″
    SRAM Guide R 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 27.5″ 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)

    27 mph

    Demo 8 I

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    M5 manipulated alloy, 650b S3 Geometry, 1.5"" forged headtube, 135mm 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 650b, alloy steerer, compression and rebound adj. 20mm Maxle DH thru-axle, M: soft spring, L/XL: medium spring, 200mm travel

    Travel200mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    Shock

    Custom FOX VAN RC, coil w/ piggy back, compression and rebound adj. 9.5x3"", XS: 350, S: 400, M: 450, L: 500

    Travel200mm

    Spring TypeCoil

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM, PF30 to BSA 83mm adapter

    Headset

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

    Stem

    Specialized P.Series MTB, forged alloy, 4-bolt

    Handlebar

    Specialized Demo, low rise, 6061 alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 31.8mm

    Saddle

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

    Seatpost

    Specialized 6061 alloy, 2-bolt, 0mm setback, 30.9mm

    TypeRigid

    Pedals

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

    Grips

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

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM X9 Type 2, 10-speed, mid cage

    Crank

    Custom SRAM Descendant, PF30 spindle, alloy arms, 165mm, 36T ring, w/ Gamut bashguard

    Shifters

    SRAM X7, 10-speed, w/ MatchMaker clamp

    Cassette

    SRAM PG 1030, 10-speed, 11-25

    Chain

    SRAM PC 1031, 10-speed, w/ PowerLink, nickel finish

    Brakes

    Front: SRAM Guide R, metallic pads, Guide R caliper, 200mm Centerline rotor, Rear: SRAM Guide R, metallic pads, Guide R caliper, 180mm Centerline rotor

    TypeSRAM Guide R Hydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    SRAM Guide R, alloy lever, w/ reach adjust

    Wheels
    Rims

    Roval 650b DH, alloy, 24mm inner width, w/ eyelets, 32h

    Spokes

    DT Swiss Industry, stainless

    Front Hub

    Specialized Hi Lo disc, sealed cartridge bearings, 20mm thru-axle, 36h

    Rear Hub

    Specialized Hi Lo disc, hollow Cr-Mo axle, 32h

    Tires

    Front: Specialized Butcher DH, 60TPI, wire bead, dual compound, 650bx2.5"", Rear: Specialized Slaughter DH, 60TPI, wire bead, dual compound, 650bx2.3""

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