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    Category
    Downhill
    8.6
    Aluminum
    Fork
    RockShox BoXXer
    Shock
    Fox Float DHX Performance
    Wheels
    Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    26″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    X0, X9
    Drivetrain
    1 × 9
    Suspension
    Full
    Front Travel
    200mm
    Rear Travel
    -
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

    Summary
    The Specialized Demo 8 II is a 26″ aluminum frame full suspension downhill bike with ultra 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 II

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

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

    Fork

    RockShox Boxxer World Cup, 200mm travel, alloy steerer, external compression and rebound adj. with bottom out control, 20mm maxle DH thru-axle

    Shock

    Specialized DHX RC4 coil 8.75x2.75"" for Demo 8, rebound adj. High and low speed compression adj. and bottom out control, S:450, M:500, L:550

    Bottom Bracket

    FSA BB-7000 for Gravity Lite 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

    Thomson straight w/ 12 degree clamp, 367mm

    Pedals

    Specialized Lo-Pro Mag

    Grips

    Specialized waffle lock on grip with alloy end plugs

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM X-0, 9-speed, short cage

    Crank

    FSA Gravity Lite DH, hollow forged arms, 36t alloy ring with Gamut P-30 chainguide

    Shifters

    SRAM X-9 aluminum trigger

    Cassette

    SRAM PG-970, 12-26t

    Chain

    SRAM PC-971, 9-speed w/Power Link

    Brakes

    Front: Custom Avid Code CR Mag hydraulic disc, Mag CR lever with tooless reach and pad contact adj. Code caliper, stainless hardware, 203mm rotor, Rear: Custom Avid Code CR Mag hydraulic disc, Mag CR lever with tooless reach and pad contact adj. Code caliper, stainless hardware, 185mm rotor

    Brake Levers

    Custom Avid Code CR Mag Hydraulic, tool-less reach and pad contact adj.

    Wheels
    Rims

    Custom DT Swiss F550, 30mm wide, 32h

    Spokes

    DT Swiss Competition 2.0/1.8/2.0mm 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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