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2011 Specialized

Demo 8 I

Poids déclaré16,3 kg  
CadreAluminium
Suspensioncomplet, 200mm débattement avant
FourcheRockShox BoXXer
Amortisseur arrièreFox Van Performance
roues26″ Aluminium
Transmission1 × 9
GroupeX9, Truvativ Descendant
FreinsAvid Disque hydraulique
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Terrain
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Handling
nimblestable
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Transmission

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)

37 km/h

Demo 8 I

43 km/h

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Highest gear

(descending)

Dimensions
XS

151cm – 164cm

SM

159cm – 170cm

MD

165cm – 177cm

LG

171cm – 184cm

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Commentaires

Résumé

The Specialized Demo is a standout downhill race bike, praised for its race-ready performance, intuitive handling, and smooth suspension. Its design, influenced by pro riders, offers a low center of gravity and excellent cornering capabilities. While it excels in speed and agility, some riders note limitations in pedaling efficiency and wheel durability.

Pros
  • Real racer’s bike with input from pro riders

  • Low bottom bracket and center of gravity for better cornering

  • Smooth and adjustable suspension performance

  • Race-ready straight off the shop floor

  • Light weight for a DH bike, enhancing maneuverability

Cons
  • Not ideal for pedaling through gnarly terrain

  • Wheelset rims bend easily

  • Lacked a bit of stability on high speed wide-open sections

Key Quotes
The influence of Hill and Fairclough is clear – this is a real racer’s bike
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Somehow I can’t help but feel there’s a not so well–hidden message to Sam Hill in Specialized’s new ‘Get Sick Soon’ carbon Demo 8 advert.
Dirt Mountainbike logoDirt Mountainbike
With its clean yet catchy aesthetics, versatile geometry and great build package the Specialized Demo 8 II offers up a good value for gravity riders looking for a race bike that can still be playful and versatile when not on the clock.
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Mountain Flyer
Tested: Specialized Demo 8 II

oct. 2012

At its inception in 2004, the Specialized Demo was a 9.5-inch travel, huckster-oriented freeride bike. Today, the name is all that remains. The Demo has steadily evolved from the once overbuilt, ultra burly 48-pound rig into a maneuverable 8-inch travel downhill race bike.

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Mountain Bike Action
Bike Test: Specialized Demo 8 II

août 2012 · MBA Action

Unleash the Monster   The Demo 8 II is Specialized's top downhill race platform. It's been refined over the years by the fastest bike racers and some of

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Dirt Mountainbike
SPECIALIZED’S NEW CARBON DEMO | FIRST RIDE

août 2012 · Dirt HQ

Somehow I can’t help but feel there’s a not so well–hidden message to Sam Hill in Specialized’s new ‘Get Sick Soon’ carbon Demo 8 advert.

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BikeRadar
Specialized Demo 8 FSR II – First ride review

janv. 2011 · Mike Davis

The 2011 frame retains the Demo’s trademark double rear triangle – it’s a conventional four-bar back end, but the shock is driven directly off the chainstay, so Specialized can mount the 3in stroke Fox DHX shock low in the frame, which allows the whole frame to be built lower.

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Géométrie
Spécifications
Construire
Cadre

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

Norme BBPF30, 83mm, Appuyez sur Fit

Fourche

RockShox Boxxer RC, alloy steerer, external compression and rebound adj. 20mm Maxle DH thru-axle, 200mm travel

Voyager200mm

Type de ressortAir

Amortisseur arrière

Custom Fox Van RC, coil over w/piggy back, compression and rebound adj. 9.5x3"", XS: 300, S:350, M:400, L:450

Type de ressortRessort

Pédalier

Custom SRAM PF-30 DH, 83mm shell

Casque

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

Tige

Specialized direct mount stem, laser-etched, 31.8mm clamp, 4-bolt, forged

Guidon

Specialized Demo low-rise bar, 7050 alloy, 750mm wide, 8 degree backsweep, 6 degree up, 31.8mm

Selle

Specialized Demo, 7mm hollow Cr-Mo rails

Tige de selle

6061 alloy, two bolt micro adjust, no offset, 30.9mm, 300mm

TypeRigide

Pédales

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

Poignées

Specialized Grappler lock-on

Groupe
Derailleur arriere

SRAM X.9, 9-speed, short cage

Manivelle

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

Manettes

SRAM X.7, 9-speed, aluminum trigger

Cassette

SRAM PG-970, 12-26t

Chaîne

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

Freins

Front: Custom Avid Elixir R, hydraulic disc, reach adjust, metallic pads, 203mm rotor, Rear: Custom Avid Elixir R, hydraulic disc, reach adjust, metallic pads, 185mm rotor

TypeAvid Disque hydraulique

Leviers de frein

Custom Avid Elixir R hydraulic, tool-less reach adj.

roues
Jantes

Custom DT Swiss F550, 30mm wide, 32h

Rayons

DT Swiss Champion 2.0mm (14g) stainless

Moyeu avant

Specialized Hi Lo disc, laser-etched logo, sealed cartridge bearing, 20mm thru-axle, 32h

Moyeu arrière

Specialized Hi Lo disc, 150mm, hollow 12mm Cr-Mo axle w/ RD guard, 32h

Pneus

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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