2012 specialised demo 8 1

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flag mtbmad95
Posted: May 13, 2012 at 19:53 Quote
Does any one have andy useful information on how good/bad the 2012 specialised demo 8 1 are. so what i am trying to say is, should i buy one or get something else.
flag mtnbiker1960
Posted: Jun 1, 2012 at 19:09 Quote
I own one and I can't find any fault with it. With a claimed weight of 38 lbs, weight is not an issue at all. The suspension is smooth but for my personal preference I would put a Rockshock Vivid Air in the rear and a Boxxer WC up front. I am 140 lbs and air makes it possible for me to dial it in for my riding needs. With that said, the Demo 8-1 is ready to shred straight out of the box. The Specialized Status is better for the newbie who wants to try their hand at DH racing. Lastly, if you want to spend that extra 2k for the Demo 8-2 then go for it. I would have went for it but I just couldn't afford it. Nevertheless, I'm happy with my Demo!Big Grin
flag venturavin
Posted: Jun 9, 2012 at 7:54 Quote
Pretty sure I have literally never seen some say they didn't like riding a demo... light, single pivot, no brake jack, good angles... not much to not like. Only possible drawback is if you prefer a virtual pivot I suppose. I ride a 2009 demo and the only non vpp bike I'd trade it for would be the new demo.
flag freerydscott
Posted: Jun 9, 2012 at 13:48 Quote
ironxcross wrote:
single pivot
FYI Demos are FSR not single pivot. No Specialized bikes are single pivot.
flag venturavin
Posted: Jun 10, 2012 at 13:43 Quote
Hah true that was pretty dumb, I guess I always thing of them as just an elaborate single pivot which is why I said that. Still fun and poppy like a single pivot, but more vertical wheel path and no brake jack thanks to the extra triangle. But ya saying it's a single pivot is totally incorrect my bad.
flag c4mtb
Posted: Feb 10, 2014 at 22:18 Quote
whats brake jack ?
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