Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    $5,500
    $7,000
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    DownhillDownhill
    8.0
    8.9
    AluminumAluminum
    Fork
    RockShox BoXXer SelectRockShox BoXXer Ultimate
    Shock
    RockShox Super Deluxe Coil SelectRockShox Super Deluxe Coil Ultimate DH
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    29″ / 27.5″29″ / 27.5″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    GX, Truvativ DescendantX01
    Drivetrain
    1 × 71 × 7
    Suspension
    FullFull
    Front Travel
    200mm200mm
    Rear Travel
    200mm200mm
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

    specialized.com

    Summary
    The Specialized Demo Expert and Specialized Demo Race are both 29″ / 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension downhill bikes. The Demo Race has better 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)

    25 mph

    Demo Race

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    M5 alloy, Style-Specific DH Geometry, horst pivot flip chip for 27.5 or 29 rear wheel, 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 StandardBSA, Threaded

    ColorGloss Smoke / Black / Cool Grey

    M5 alloy, Style-Specific DH Geometry, horst pivot flip chip for 27.5 or 29 rear wheel, 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 StandardBSA, Threaded

    ColorGloss Smoke / Black / Cool Grey

    Fork

    RockShox BoXXer Select 29, DH DebonAir spring, adjustable low-speed compression, adjustable rebound, short crown, 20x110mm thru-axle, 56mm offset, 200mm of travel

    Travel200mm

    Spring TypeAir

    RockShox BoXXer Ultimate 29, Charger 2.1 Damper, DH DebonAir spring, short crown, 20x110mm thru-axle, 56mm offset, 200mm of travel

    Travel200mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

    RockShox Super Deluxe Select Coil, external rebound adjust, Trunnion mount, 225x75

    RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate DH Coil, external low speed compression, external rebound adjust, Trunnion mount, 225x75

    Bottom Bracket

    BSA, threaded

    SRAM DUB, 83mm

    Stem

    Specialized Direct Mount DH Stem, two-piece, forged alloy, 45mm

    Descendant 35mm Direct Mount Stem, 50mm length

    Handlebar

    Specialized, 7050 alloy, 6-degree upsweep, 8-degree backsweep, 27mm rise, 800mm width

    Roval Traverse SL Carbon, riser bar, 6-degree upsweep, 8-degree backsweep, 30mm rise, 800mm, 35.0mm

    Saddle

    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

    Thomson, alloy, straight, 12-degree clamp

    Grips

    Deity, Knuckleduster, Black

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM GX DH, 7-speed, trigger

    SRAM X01 DH, 7-speed, trigger

    Crank

    DESCENDANT DH, DUB, alloy, Direct mount ring, 165mm, Steel, 30T

    SRAM X01 DH, DUB, carbon, Direct mount ring, 165mm, Steel, 30T

    Shifters

    SRAM GX DH, trigger, 7-speed

    SRAM X01 DH, trigger, 7-speed

    Cassette

    SRAM X01 DH, 7-speed, 10-24t

    Chain

    SRAM PC1110 w/ Powerlink™

    SRAM PC1130 w/ Powerlink, 11-speed

    Brakes

    Front: SRAM Code RS, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 200mm, Rear: SRAM Code RS, 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

    Wheels
    Rims

    Roval 29" Alloy DH, 28mm internal width, 28h, tubeless ready

    Front - Roval 29" Alloy DH, 28mm internal width, 28h, tubeless ready Rear - Roval 27.5" Alloy DH, 28mm internal width, 32h, tubeless ready

    Spokes

    DT Swiss Industry

    DT Swiss Competition, stainless steel, 14g

    Front Hub

    Alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 20x110mm, 28h

    Alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 20x110mm, 28h

    Rear Hub

    Alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 28h

    DT Swiss 350, SRAM XD freehub, 6-bolt disc, high-low flange, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm spacing, 32h

    Tires

    Front: Butcher BLCK DMND, 29x2.3", Rear: Butcher BLCK DMND, 27.5x2.3"

    Front: Butcher BLCK DMND, 29x2.3", Rear: Butcher BLCK DMND, 27.5x2.3"

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