MSRP | $3,400 | $5,000 | $6,500 |
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Where to Buy | — $1 At | — $1 At | — $1 At |
Category | Downhill | Downhill | Downhill |
| Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum | |
Fork | RockShox BoXXer | RockShox BoXXer | Öhlins DH38 |
Shock | Fox Van Performance | RockShox Super Deluxe | Öhlins |
Wheels | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| 27.5″ | 29″ | 29″ | |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
Groupset | GX, MRP | GX, MRP | X01 |
Drivetrain | 1 × 10 | 1 × 10 | 1 × 7 |
Suspension | Full | Full | Full |
Front Travel | 200mm | 200mm | 200mm |
Rear Travel | 200mm | 200mm | 200mm |
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Summary | The Specialized Demo Alloy 27.5, Specialized Demo Expert 29, and Specialized Demo Race 29 are all aluminum frame full suspension downhill bikes. The Demo Alloy 27.5 has 27.5″ aluminum wheels, while the Demo Race 29 has better components. | ||
Based on frame geometry and build specs.
Frame | M5 alloy, S3 Geometry, carbon seatstay, BB30, full internal cable routing, 135mm dropouts, lipped and sealed cartridge bearing pivots, replaceable derailleur hanger, 200mm of travel BB Standard: BB30, 83mm, Press Fit | M5 alloy, Style-Specific DH Geometry, BSA threaded BB, full internal cable routing with option for full external brake, 148mm rear spacing, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, replaceable derailleur hanger, 200mm of travel BB Standard: BB30, 83mm, Press Fit | M5 alloy, Style-Specific DH Geometry, BSA threaded BB, full internal cable routing with option for full external brake, 148mm rear spacing, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, replaceable derailleur hanger, 200mm of travel BB Standard: BB30, 83mm, Press Fit |
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Fork | RockShox BoXXer RC 27.5, DebonAir spring, adjustable low-speed compression, adjustable rebound, short crown, 20x110mm thru-axle, 48mm offset, 200mm of travel Travel: 200mm Spring Type: Air | RockShox BoXXer RC 29, DebonAir spring, adjustable low-speed compression, adjustable rebound, short crown, 20x110mm thru-axle, 56mm offset, 200mm of travel Travel: 200mm Spring Type: Air | Öhlins DH 29, Twin-Tube design, air spring w/ adjustable 3rd chamber, adjustable high- & low-speed compression, adjustable rebound, 20x110mm thru-axle, 58mm offset, 200mm of travel Travel: 200mm Spring Type: Air |
Shock | Custom FOX Van RC, rebound & compression adjust, 9.5x3.0" Travel: 200mm Spring Type: Air | RockShox Super Deluxe RC World Cup, low-speed compression adjust, external rebound adjust, Trunnion mount, 225x75 Travel: 200mm Spring Type: Air | Öhlins TTX, Twin-Tube design, high- & low-speed compression adjust, external rebound adjust, Trunnion mount, 225x75 Travel: 200mm Spring Type: Air |
Bottom Bracket | SRAM BB30, 83mm | SRAM GXP, 83mm | SRAM DUB, 83mm |
Stem | Specialized Direct Mount DH Stem, two-piece, forged alloy, 45mm | Specialized Direct Mount DH Stem, two-piece, forged alloy, 45mm | Specialized Direct Mount DH Stem, two-piece, forged alloy, 45mm |
Handlebar | Specialized, 7050 alloy, 6-degree upsweep, 8-degree backsweep, 27mm rise, 800mm width | Specialized, 7050 alloy, 6-degree upsweep, 8-degree backsweep, 27mm rise, 800mm width | Specialized DH, FACT carbon, 6-degree upsweep, 8-degree backsweep, 27mm rise, 800mm, 31.8mm |
Saddle | Body Geometry Phenom Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm | Body Geometry Henge DH, hollow cro-mo rails,130mm | Body Geometry Henge DH, hollow titanium rails, 130mm |
Seatpost | Specialized, 6061 alloy, 2-bolt clamp, 0mm setback, 30.9mm | Specialized, 6061 alloy, 2-bolt clamp, 0mm setback, 30.9mm | Thomson, alloy, straight, 12-degree clamp |
Pedals | Specialized Dirt | ||
Grips | Specialized Sip grip, half-waffle, S/M: regular thickness, L/XL: XL thickness | Specialized Sip Grip, half-waffle, S2: regular thickness, S3/4: XL thickness | Deity, Knuckleduster, Black |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX, Type 2.1, short cage | SRAM, GX, Type 2.1, medium cage | SRAM X01 DH, 7-speed, trigger |
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Crank | Custom SRAM Descendant, BB30, 7050 alloy arms, 165mm, MRP SXg CS ISCG-05 chainguide, Steel, 36T | SRAM Descendant, GXP, alloy, 94 BCD, 165mm crankarm, MRP SXg CS ISCG-05 chainguide, 34T | SRAM X01 DH, DUB, carbon, Direct mount ring, 165mm, Steel, 30T |
Shifters | SRAM GX, trigger, 10-speed | SRAM GX, trigger, 10-speed | SRAM X01 DH, trigger, 7-speed |
Cassette | SRAM PG-1030, 10 speed, 11-36t (*last three cogs removed) | SRAM PG-1030, 10 speed, 11-36t (*last three cogs removed) | SRAM X01 DH, 7-speed, 10-24t |
Chain | SRAM PC-1031, 10-speed | SRAM PC-1031, 10-speed | SRAM PC1130 w/ Powerlink, 11-speed |
Brakes | Front: SRAM Guide RE, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 200mm, Rear: SRAM Guide RE, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm | Front: SRAM Code R, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 200mm, Rear: SRAM Code R, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 200mm | Front: SRAM Code RSC, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 200mm, Rear: SRAM Code RSC, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 200mm |
Rims | Roval 27.5, alloy, 24mm internal width | Roval 29" Alloy DH, 28mm internal width, 28h, tubeless ready | Roval 29" Alloy DH, 28mm internal width, 28h, tubeless ready |
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Spokes | DT Swiss Industry | DT Swiss Industry | DT Swiss Competition, stainless steel, 14g |
Front Hub | Specialized disc, alloy flange & disc mount, sealed cartridge bearings, 20x110mm thru-axle, 32h | Specialized disc, alloy flange & disc mount, sealed cartridge bearings, 20x110mm thru-axle, 28h | Specialized disc, alloy flange & disc mount, sealed cartridge bearings, 20x110mm thru-axle, 28h |
Rear Hub | Specialized disc, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x135mm spacing, 32h | Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 28h | DT Swiss 350, SRAM XD freehub, 6-bolt disc, high-low flange, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm spacing, 28h |
Tires | Front: Butcher, DH casing, 60 TPI, wire bead, 27.5 x 2.5", Rear: Butcher, DH casing, 60 TPI, wire bead, 27.5 x 2.3" | Front: Butcher BLCK DMND, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.6", Rear: Butcher BLCK DMND, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3" | Front: Butcher BLCK DMND, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.6", Rear: Butcher BLCK DMND, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3" |