2020 Specialized Demo 29 S3

Built this bike up as a bombproof race-bike that could survive multiple seasons of riding and racing. I got it put together at the end of last season and fully vinyl wrapped it. I was able to ride one day on it, 6 laps. I pulled all of the vinyl off (I have a picture of it wrapped) so you would see that the frame is perfect. Check out how dialed that cable routing is...

Here's the parts list with usage:

Frame: Demo 29, S3 (445mm reach) 6 laps.

Fork: Ohlins DH38, 8 weekends, fresh seals and oil from Öhlins at the end of last season, 6 laps since then.

Shock: Ohlins TTX22, 411lb spring.

Wheels: Industry Nine Grade 300, these were my race run wheels from last season, so they only got ridden for race day. I just replaced the rear rim with a DT Swiss FR560 rim, possibly the strongest rim on the market. The grade rims are fine, but I wanted the reliability of the FR560. 8 weekends, rear rim brand new.

Tires: Bontrager G5 team issue, super tacky. Brand New

Brakes: Magura MT7, 6 laps. I love these brakes, they are on all of my bikes. They are bled perfectly, I take pride in how rock solid I can bleed these brakes.

Handlebars: Renthal Carbon DH, 6 laps, one small scuff.

Stem: Truvativ, 6 Laps

Grips: Renthal Super Tacky, Brand New

Drivetrain: GX Shifter and derailleur, 6 laps

Cassette: X01 DH XD Driver (the $240 superlight one, not the $30 GX cassette) 8 weekends

Cranks: E*thirteen LG1+ aluminum, 8 weekends

BB: E*thirteen, 6 laps

Chainguide: MRP SX-G, 6 laps

Seat: Specialized DH

Seatpost: Thompson DH


Ask any questions you have. I take pride in my equipment and like to be prepared. I have an extra set of crowns with a 58mm offset, a drop top crown, an angle set, a spare rear shock, and a 435lb spring floating around as well.

In short, I decided to stop racing DH just before the Windrock National and then racing, and the world for that matter, shut down anyway. Funny how stuff works out.


Check out Specialized's Warranty policy, there is a 2 year warranty to the subsequent owner from my original date of purchase.