Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    $5,600
    $7,100
    Where to Buy
    $5,600

    At Specialized

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    Category
    DownhillDownhill
    Weight
    39.4 lbs38.5 lbs
    8.0
    8.7
    AluminumAluminum
    Fork
    RockShox BoXXer SelectÖhlins DH38 M.1
    Shock
    RockShox Super Deluxe Coil SelectÖhlins
    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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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Demo Expert
    Demo Race
    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)

    25 mph

    Demo Expert

    28 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

    ColorsSatin Desert Rose / Dune White; Gloss Metallic Dark Navy / Dark Navy / Harvest Gold Metallic

    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

    ColorsSatin Desert Rose / Dune White; Gloss Metallic Dark Navy / Dark Navy / Harvest Gold Metallic

    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

    Öhlins DH38 M.1 29, TTX Twin Tube Damping, external low speed rebound adjust, external high and low speed compression adjustment, 20x110mm, 58mm offset, 200mm of travel

    Travel200mm

    Shock

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

    Öhlins TTX 22 M Coil, external rebound adjust, external high and low speed compression adjustment, Trunnion mount, 225x75

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM DUB, 83mm

    SRAM DUB, 83mm

    Stem

    Descendant 35mm Direct Mount Stem, 50mm length

    Renthal Integra35, Direct Mount Stem, 45mm length

    Handlebar

    Specialized Trail, 7050 alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 30mm rise, 800mm, 35mm clamp

    Renthal Fatbar35, 5-degree upsweep, 7-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 Lockjaw

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM GX DH, 7-speed, trigger

    SRAM X01 DH, 7-speed, trigger

    Crank

    DESCENDANT DH, DUB, alloy, Direct mount ring, 165mm, 34T

    SRAM X01 DH, DUB, carbon, Direct mount ring, 165mm, 34T

    Shifters

    SRAM GX DH, trigger, 7-speed

    SRAM X01 DH, trigger, 7-speed

    Cassette

    SRAM GX DH, 7-speed, 11-24t

    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, 220mm, Rear: SRAM Code RS, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 200mm

    Front: Magura MT7, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 203mm, Rear: Magura MT7, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 203mm

    Wheels
    Rims

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

    Roval 29" Alloy DH, 28mm internal width, 28h front, 32h rear, 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, 32h

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

    Tires

    Front: Butcher, GRID GRAVITY casing, GRIPTON® T9 compound, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3", Rear: Butcher, GRID GRAVITY casing, GRIPTON® T9 compound, 2Bliss Ready, 27.5x2.3"

    Front: Butcher, GRID GRAVITY casing, GRIPTON® T9 compound, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3", Rear: Butcher, GRID GRAVITY casing, GRIPTON® T9 compound, 2Bliss Ready, 27.5x2.3"

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