Demo vs status

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Demo vs status
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flag milim
Posted: Oct 24, 2011 at 7:52 Quote
what is better to buy, status 1 or demo 2 2008?
flag milim
Posted: Oct 24, 2011 at 8:58 Quote
or this
tabla.mtb.si/viewtopic.php?f=38&t=123926
flag rob-c
Posted: Oct 24, 2011 at 9:05 Quote
whats the demo spec?
flag milim
Posted: Nov 6, 2011 at 1:40 Quote
or this demo 2011

FRAME
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
REAR SHOCK
Custom Fox Van RC, coil over w/piggy
back, compression and rebound adj.,
9.5x 3", XS: 300, S:350 , M:400, L:450
FORK
2009 RS Boxxer - BOS
HEADSET
1.5" integrated for 1 1/8 " steerer,
cartridge bearings
STEM
Specialized direct mount stem, laser-
etched, 31.8mm clamp, 4-bolt, forged
HANDLEBARS
Specialized Demo
GRIPS
BS3
FRONT BRAKE
Shimano Saint M800
REAR BRAKE
Shimano Saint M800
REAR DERAILLEUR
SRAM X.9 , 9-speed , short cage
SHIFT LEVERS
SRAM X.7 , 9-speed , aluminum trigger
CASSETTE
SRAM PG-970 , 12-26t
CHAIN
SRAM PC-971 , 9-speed w/ Power Link
CRANKSET
BlackBox SRAM Descendant, 7050
alloy arms, GXP spindle, custom 36t
ring, Gamut bash guard
CHAINRINGS
BOTTOM BRACKET
Custom SRAM PF-30 DH, 83mm shell
PEDALS
2011 Specialized Demo
RIMS
Custom DT Swiss F550 , 30mm wide,
32h / MAVIC 721
FRONT HUB
Specialized Hi Lo disc, laser-etched
logo, sealed cartridge bearing, 20mm
thru-axle, 32h
REAR HUB
Specialized Hi Lo disc, 150mm, hollow
12mm Cr-Mo axle w/ RD guard, 32h
SPOKES
DT Swiss Champion 2.0mm (14g)
stainless
FRONT TIRE
Specialized Butcher DH, DH casing,
wire bead, soft dual compound,
26x2. 3"
REAR TIRE
Specialized Butcher DH, DH casing,
wire bead, soft dual compound,
26x2. 3"
INNER TUBES
Schraeder valve 26x2 .4/ 2.75, 2.25 mm
thick
SADDLE
Specialized Demo, 7mm hollow Cr-Mo
rails
SEATPOST
6061 alloy, two bolt micro adjust, no
offset, 30.9mm, 300mm
SEAT BINDER
34.9mm clamp ID, 7050 hard
annodized alloy collar, black
flag retrofred
Posted: Nov 16, 2011 at 16:53 Quote
well i think the status is a great looking bike and the specs are pretty good, but i can't help but think it looks very similar to the bighit with a little tweaking to geo and the rear link.
flag whattheheel
Posted: Nov 16, 2011 at 16:55 Quote
Pinkbike already has said demo.
flag Cmontjumper
O+
Posted: Nov 16, 2011 at 16:57 Quote
what will you be riding? like terrain/trail type?
flag joshualovesmtb
Posted: Dec 21, 2011 at 10:39 Quote
for racing: Demo
for a park bike: Status

even if i was riding mostly park i would still ride the demo, cuz it jumps really well and it plows through the rock gardens
flag retrofred
Posted: Dec 21, 2011 at 10:47 Quote
i agree with josh. i have an older demo 8 and compared with some of the dh bikes i've onwed it's the most comfy and easy to ride and rail on.
flag rob-c
Posted: Apr 24, 2013 at 13:54 Quote
the forum is fine, this thread is dead though
flag mtnbkrforlife
Posted: Apr 24, 2013 at 15:02 Quote
That's what I meant haha. Anyway, I ride mostly bike park stuff and local trails with technical stuff like rocks roots etc. I'm also planning on racing a few downhill races this summer (first time racing). I see myself more as the freeride type than downhill racing. Any suggestions on what bike I should get? I like both the Demo and the Status but I'm not sure what would suit me best.
flag jumpman2334
Posted: Apr 24, 2013 at 15:39 Quote
joshua loves mtb summed it up pretty good. although it really depends on what you want!

personally, i dont understand 7" 'park' bikes and would rather just modify my 8" bike to be more 'park friendly'. but then again, ive always really been into FR'ers that do freeriding on a DH bike.. i just dont see a point for a 7" bike when ive already got an 8" bike that will do the job no prob tup


with that said, ive seen the status at my LBS and i was not impressed.. im not a spesh kinda guy. but id never buy one of those things to begin with (or any 7" bike for that matter)

again, all preference. (as you can see, ive clearly stated mine)
flag rob-c
Posted: Apr 24, 2013 at 15:48 Quote
why are you chatting about 7" bikes, status and demo both have 8"
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