Demo 8 2011

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Posted: Jan 24, 2012 at 20:15 Quote
f*ck the troy lee frame..stealth black 2011 is the shit!

Posted: Jan 24, 2012 at 20:42 Quote
boulder174 wrote:
f*ck the troy lee frame..stealth black 2011 is the shit!

i second that ^^^
just got to ride my 2011 demo 8 with the new 2012 rc4 installed. after one ride it was obvious how horrid the van rc really was...right away i noticed i wasn't getting that chatter in the back when drifting turns. i can't wait to hit bigger drops and jumps with this thing on. pure butter!

Posted: Feb 17, 2012 at 11:49 Quote
So my rear wheel is toast. Any suggestions on a new wheel? Are there any compatibility issues with certain brands?

Posted: Feb 17, 2012 at 11:49 Quote
What was your old one?

Posted: Feb 17, 2012 at 12:23 Quote
DT Swiss F550 150x12mm 32h
Off my 2011 Demo 8 One

Posted: Feb 17, 2012 at 12:24 Quote
Should go for hope on mavic Big Grin Safe bet.

Posted: Feb 17, 2012 at 12:39 Quote
hadley hubs, burgtec hubs, industry 9 hubs all need modification to fit.

mavic hubs, dt swiss hubs, wtb hubs, hope hubs all fit without any modification.


the stock 550 wheels suck ass.. i rode my friends demo, cased one gap (ok it was kinda big), but it completely blew up his rear wheel. my deemax or my 823 wouldn't even have been phased.

Posted: Feb 17, 2012 at 12:45 Quote
Pro 2 or pro 3 on 721 is an ideal rear wheel. I have the pro 3 because I wanted to be different :L But it's slightly stiffer, just more awkward when something breaks.

Pro 2 evo on 721 is a good price, strong, smoother etc

Posted: Feb 17, 2012 at 17:13 Quote
Im wondering about the durability if the stock wheels and brakes on my 2011 demo 8 II. I have a whistler trip planned and I cant have unreliable parts up there. If anyone has had any problems i would also like to know how often you were riding on them, the riding conditions ie: weather and stuff and what sort of ridng you were doing, like racing or just gnarly freeride stuff.

Thanks in advance

Posted: Feb 17, 2012 at 22:54 Quote
DT Swiss FR600's on 440 hubs.

Posted: Feb 26, 2012 at 18:38 Quote
So I ended up with a hope pro 2 evo on a mavic 721. My demo just became a dirt bike

Posted: Mar 4, 2012 at 15:27 Quote
snatchclown wrote:
So I ended up with a hope pro 2 evo on a mavic 721. My demo just became a dirt bike


That's the way to go! My pro 2 on 721 hasn't failed me for over a year! I do ride a little slow but still Razz

Posted: Mar 13, 2012 at 8:03 Quote
Just picked up a 2011 Demo 8 2. -Bottom Bracket is 83mm, but uses the new Press Fit Standard (BB30).Can I switch my stock bb for this... thanks!

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=27682

Posted: Mar 13, 2012 at 8:20 Quote
Yes, there are adapters.

Specialized uses a PressFit 30, not BB30. But if your LBS deals Specialized, give them a call and tell them you need a PressFit to external BB adapter. They should be able to hook you up pretty easy.


If not, I'm sure Google can help you

Posted: Mar 13, 2012 at 8:23 Quote
thanks I was wondering if adaptors were needed.


 


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