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2014 Specialized

Demo 8 I

TelaioAlluminio
SospensioniFull, 200 / 200mm
ForcellaRockShox BoXXer
Ammortizzatore posterioreFox Van Performance
Ruote26″ Alluminio
Trasmissione1 × 10
GruppoX9, Truvativ Descendant
FreniAvid Disco idraulici
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Sensazione di guida

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Demo 8 I
Other Downhill bikes
Rapporti

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)

34 km/h

Demo 8 I

43 km/h

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Highest gear

(descending)

Dimensionamento
XS

151cm – 164cm

SM

159cm – 170cm

MD

165cm – 177cm

LG

171cm – 184cm

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Recensioni

Riassunto

The Specialized Demo is a downhill bike designed for World Cup racing, featuring a distinctive asymmetrical frame, lower center of gravity, and improved stiffness. It offers a custom TTX shock for superior suspension performance and internal cable routing for durability. While it excels in responsiveness and maneuverability, some riders may find the top tube short for taller frames and the FSR suspension system less optimal on hard hits.

Pros
  • Distinctive asymmetrical frame design

  • Lower center of gravity for improved handling

  • Custom TTX shock with high- and low-speed compression adjustments

  • Internal cable routing for durability

  • Lightweight and responsive

Cons
  • Top tube may be short for taller riders

  • FSR suspension system can hang up on hard hits

  • Expensive, especially custom builds

  • Rear derailleur vulnerable to damage

Key Quotes
The Specialized Demo 8 has been an eye-turner since the original with its distinctive twin seatstays and spider web shock enclosure.
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The new bike was designed from the ground up as a thoroughbred race machine built for the speed and rigors of World Cup Downhill, and it shows with its clean, simple lines, aggressive stance and low center of gravity.
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The Öhlins TTX shock is a top performer that offers a massive amount of composure when the terrain starts to get ugly.
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MTB Mag
First Ride : Specialized Demo Carbon 27.5"

ago 2014 · Ian Collins

During Crankworx in Whistler, I had the fortunate opportunity to take a new Specialized Demo Carbon 27.5” bike out for a day and gather some thoughts on the bold, cutting edge new design. While one day certainly isn’t enough time to do a full length review on a complete DH bike, if there was any single place to ride for JUST one day and gather as much feedback as possible it would be in Whistler. demo test session from MTB MAG on Vimeo. At 6′ tall, I was pretty dead set on riding a long. Why did I call it

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Canadian Cycling Magazine
Specialized releases S-works Demo 8 & Demo 8 Carbon

ago 2014 · Charles Bryer

Specialized’s latest release is the Demo 8 Carbon – a downhill bike designed to have a lower centre of gravity and improved stiffness according to

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BIKE Magazine
Specialized introduces all-new Demo 8

ago 2014

The Specialized Demo 8 has been an eye-turner since the original with its distinctive twin seat stays and spider web shock enclosure. The bike has gone through several redesigns since then, but none as transformative as what you see here.

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Dirt Mountainbike
FIRST LOOK : 2015 Specialized Demo 8

ago 2014 · Dave Jaquin

We take a deeper look at the all new 2015 Specialized Demo 8

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MTBR
First Look: 2015 Specialized S-Works Demo 8 Carbon 650b

ago 2014 · Don Palermini

Specialized's all-new Demo Carbon 650b features a radical asymmetric frame design, 27.5-inch wheels, and a new FSR suspension layout. Plus the low, lean racing machine just looks flat-out fast. - Mtbr.com

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BikeRadar
Specialized S-Works Demo 8 Custom Build review

lug 2014 · Rob Weaver

Wishlist kit, a superb shock and a great frame. Tall riders need not apply though – and that price would keep anyone awake at night

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Mountain Bike Action
Bike Test: Specialized Demo 8 I Carbon

gen 2014 · MBA Action

When Specialized began testing the carbon version of their Demo 8 in 2011, downhill racers world-wide became like the paparazzi, trying to be the first to

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Mountain Flyer
Tested: Specialized Demo 8 II

ott 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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Geometria
Specifiche
Costruire
Telaio

M5 manipulated alloy, 1.5"" forged headtube, 150mm rear spacing, compact race design, ISCG '05 mount, cartridge bearing rear shock mount, rear derailleur protector, 200mm travel

Standard BBPF30, 83mm, Movimento Centrale

Forcella

RockShox Boxxer RC, alloy steerer, compression and rebound adj. 20mm Maxle DH thru-axle, XS/S: extra-soft spring, M: soft spring, L: medium spring, 200mm travel

Escursione200mm

Tipo di mollaCoil

Ammortizzatore posteriore

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

Escursione200mm

Tipo di MollaCoil

Bottom Bracket

SRAM PF30 DH, 83mm shell

Auricolare

1-1/2"" integrated for 1-1/8"" steerer, cartridge bearings

Stem

Specialized Direct Mount, 6061 alloy, 4-bolt, 31.8mm clamp

Manubrio

Specialized Demo, low-rise, 7050 alloy, 780mm wide, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 31.8mm

Sella

Body Geometry Phenom Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm

Reggisella

Specialized 6061 alloy, 2-bolt micro-adjust, no offset, 30.9mm, 300mm

TipoRigido

Pedali

Specialized Bennies, 6061 alloy body, sealed cartridge, 4.5mm removable pins

Manopole

Specialized Sip Grip, light lock-on, half-waffle aramid-infused, S/M: regular, Others: XL thickness

Gruppo
Deragliatore posteriore

SRAM X9 Type 2, 10-speed, mid cage

Manovella

Custom SRAM Descendant, PF30 spindle, 7050 alloy arms, w/ Gamut P-30 chain guide

Leve del cambio

SRAM X7, 10-speed, aluminum trigger, w/ MatchMaker clamp

Cassetta

Shimano Tiagra, 10-speed, 11-25

Catena

SRAM PC 1031, 10-speed, PowerLink

Freni

Front: Custom Avid Elixir 7 Trail, 4-piston caliper, steel backed metallic pad, 200mm rotor, Rear: Custom Avid Elixir 7 Trail, 4-piston caliper, steel backed metallic pad, 180mm rotor

TipoAvid Disco idraulici

Leve freno

Custom Avid Elixir 7 Trail, hydraulic disc, tool-less reach adj.

Ruote
Cerchi

Roval DH 26, alloy disc, 30mm wide w/eyelets, 32h

Raggi

DT Industry Stainless, 3X front/rear 2.0

Mozzo anteriore

Specialized Hi Lo disc, sealed cartridge bearings, 20mm thru-axle, 32h

Mozzo posteriore

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

Pneumatici

Front: Specialized Butcher DH, 26x2.5"", wire bead, soft dual-compound, 60 TPI, Rear: Specialized Butcher DH, 26x2.5"", wire bead, soft dual-compound, 60 TPI

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