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2014 Specialized

Demo 8 II

TelaioAlluminio
SospensioniFull, 200 / 200mm
ForcellaRockShox BoXXer
Ruote26″ Alluminio
Trasmissione1 × 7
GruppoX0
FreniSRAM X0 Disco idraulici
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Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
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Handling
nimblestable
Demo 8 II
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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)

44 km/h

Demo 8 II

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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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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BIKE Magazine
2014 Bible of Bike Tests Roundtable Reels: Specialized Demo 8 II

gen 2014

Of the six downhill bikes we tested in this year's Bible of Bike Tests, the Specialized Demo 8 II really stood apart from the rest. Our testers explain why in this video.

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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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Mountain Bike Action
Bike Test: Specialized Demo 8 II

ago 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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BikeRadar
Specialized Demo 8 FSR II – First ride review

gen 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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Geometria
Specifiche
Costruire
Telaio

M5 manipulated alloy, 1.5"" forged headtube, 135mm rear spacing, compact race design, magnesium link, ISCG '05 mount, cartridge bearing rear shock mount, rear derailleur protector, 200mm travel

Standard BBPF30, 83mm, Movimento Centrale

Forcella

RockShox Boxxer World Cup, Mission Control damper, Solo Air spring, alloy steerer, comp and reb adj. w/ bottom out control, 20mm Maxle DH thru-axle, 200mm travel

Escursione200mm

Tipo di mollaAria

Ammortizzatore posteriore

Custom Õhlins TTX22M, coil over w/ piggy back, spherical bearing mount, high/low speed comp, reb adj. 9.5x3.0"", Spring Rate XS: 297lb, S:343lb, M:388, L:434lb

Escursione200mm

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

Thomson alloy straight w/ 12-degree clamp, 367mm

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, L thickness

Gruppo
Deragliatore posteriore

SRAM X0, 9-speed, short cage

Manovella

SRAM X0 DH, carbon arms, micro-single 32T ring, PF30 spindle, 165mm, E.13 SRS chainguide

Leve del cambio

SRAM X0, 9-speed, carbon/aluminum trigger, w/ MatchMaker clamp

Cassetta

Shimano HG-70 Capreo, 7-speed, Micro 9-20

Catena

KMC X9 SL, nickel plate, reusable Missing Link

Freni

Front: Custom Avid Code X0 World Cup, hydraulic disc, Code caliper, organic pad, stainless hardware, 200mm rotor, Rear: Custom Avid Code X0 World Cup, hydraulic disc, Code caliper, organic pad, stainless hardware, 180mm rotor

TipoSRAM X0 Disco idraulici

Leve freno

Custom Avid Code X0 World Cup, hydraulic disc, X0 lever, tool-less reach

Ruote
Cerchi

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

Raggi

DT Competition Stainless, 3X front/rear 2.0

Mozzo anteriore

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

Mozzo posteriore

Custom DT Swiss, Capreo compatible, Star Ratchet, 135mm, 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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