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    Demo 8 II2011 Specialized
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    Category
    		Downhill
    7.8
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    		RockShox BoXXer
    		Fox DHX Performance
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		26″
    		SRAM X0 Hydraulic Disc
    		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 high-end components.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Demo 8 II
    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)

    23 mph

    Demo 8 II

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Demo 8 II2011 Specialized
    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 Standard: PF30, 83mm, Press Fit

    Fork

    RockShox Boxxer World Cup, Mission Control damper, alloy steerer, low/high speed compression and rebound adj. with bottom out control, 20mm Maxle DH thru-axle, 200mm travel

    Travel: 200mm

    Spring Type: Air

    Shock

    Fox DHX RC4, coil over w/piggy back, rebound and High/Low speed compression and bottom-out control adj. 9.5x3"", XS: 300, S:350, M:400, L:450

    Spring Type: Coil

    Bottom Bracket

    Custom SRAM PF-30 DH, 83mm shell

    Headset

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

    Stem

    Funn RSX 31.8"" direct mount

    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

    Thomson straight w/ 12 degree clamp, 367mm

    Type: Rigid

    Pedals

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

    Grips

    Specialized Grappler lock-on

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM X.0, 9-speed, short cage

    Crank

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

    Shifters

    SRAM X.9, 9-speed, aluminum trigger

    Cassette

    SRAM PG-970, 12-26t

    Chain

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

    Brakes

    Front: Custom Avid Code X.0, hydraulic disc, tool-less reach and pad contact adj. Code caliper, metallic pads, stainless hardware, 203mm rotor, Rear: Custom Avid Code X.0, hydraulic disc, tool-less reach and pad contact adj. Code caliper, metallic pads, stainless hardware, 185mm rotor

    Type: SRAM X0 Hydraulic Disc

    Brake Levers

    Custom Avid Code X.0 hydraulic, tool-less reach and pad contact adj. X.0 carbon lever blade

    Wheels
    Rims

    Custom DT Swiss F550, 30mm wide, 32h

    Spokes

    DT Swiss Competition 2.0/1.8/2.0mm 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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