Specialized demo owners club

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Specialized demo owners club
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flag Shimanosaint0097
Posted: Feb 4, 2020 at 14:23 Quote
Here is what the kit looks like and heres a link:
https://www.amaincycling.com/specialized-20162017-demo-carbon-suspension-bearing-kit-s150600001/p629346
Specialized Demo 2015-2019 Bearing Kit
flag dh-corn
Posted: Feb 5, 2020 at 0:15 Quote
Shimanosaint0097 wrote:
Here is what the kit looks like and heres a link:
https://www.amaincycling.com/specialized-20162017-demo-carbon-suspension-bearing-kit-s150600001/p629346
Specialized Demo 2015-2019 Bearing Kit

Where are these big "TPX 608ZZ" bearing installed?
flag Stoyanov
Posted: Feb 5, 2020 at 11:33 Quote
CarolineHix wrote:
bigquotesI am 5’6 what size frame will you recommend me ? Maybe L?
M frame for you, otherwise you won't reach the handlebars.

Hmm how i am not going to reach the handlebars ? I was riding YT Tues M size 435 reach . And the demo L is 440 reach? Or there is something else ?
flag patch92
Posted: Feb 5, 2020 at 17:53 Quote
Stoyanov wrote:
CarolineHix wrote:
bigquotesI am 5’6 what size frame will you recommend me ? Maybe L?
M frame for you, otherwise you won't reach the handlebars.

Hmm how i am not going to reach the handlebars ? I was riding YT Tues M size 435 reach . And the demo L is 440 reach? Or there is something else ?

lol yeah you'd be fine on a L or M. The demos run short anyway.
flag CarolineHix
Posted: Feb 6, 2020 at 4:21 Quote
From the seat to the BB, demo is short. From the Seat to the handle bars on L frame your arms will be locked out.
Also because your a shorter rider, you probably weigh less so the medium size frame setup make's more sense. Book
flag patch92
Posted: Feb 6, 2020 at 5:53 Quote
The reach is also short. My medium sized trail bike has a longer reach than my large demo does. He’s be fine with a reach 5mm longer than what he currently rides. But he should definitely find one and spin it around to be sure.

Also. It’s a downhill bike. No one is concerned with the length of seat to BB. We cram it all the way down anyway.
flag CarolineHix
Posted: Feb 6, 2020 at 6:54 Quote
Beer Which is why i mentioned body weight as well. i don't think he would be happy with 450lb and medium fork spring.
lol But it seem's it has already been decided.
flag Stoyanov
Posted: Feb 6, 2020 at 7:14 Quote
Ill ride 425 sls spring on dhx2 shock and i weight 177 pounds . And i also run fox 40 Grip2 sooo..
flag patch92
Posted: Feb 6, 2020 at 8:27 Quote
Stoyanov wrote:
Ill ride 425 sls spring on dhx2 shock and i weight 177 pounds . And i also run fox 40 Grip2 sooo..

Lol. Plus it wouldn’t be the best choice of action to chose a size too small for you just to get a light sprung coil. Would rather get the right bike and pay $40 for a new coil.

Or a 40 grip 2 for the win. Love my grip 2.
flag phuley94
Posted: Feb 6, 2020 at 8:49 Quote
patch92 wrote:
Stoyanov wrote:
CarolineHix wrote:
bigquotesI am 5’6 what size frame will you recommend me ? Maybe L?
M frame for you, otherwise you won't reach the handlebars.

Hmm how i am not going to reach the handlebars ? I was riding YT Tues M size 435 reach . And the demo L is 440 reach? Or there is something else ?

lol yeah you'd be fine on a L or M. The demos run short anyway.

I'm 5'8" 190lbs on a L and I think the M would've been a more fun choice - I'm not saying that going L was the wrong choice because the bike fits me perfectly but if I opted for the M it would have been just that more playful. You can also adjust the reach to fit you better with spacers or a short/longer stem.
flag CarolineHix
Posted: Feb 6, 2020 at 10:21 Quote
Beer As usual phuley know's what's up.

I chose L frame as well. My thought process was like mentioned. Shorten the seatpost and potentially have the correct coils ready for the style of riding i wanted to do with a larger wheel base for more stability.

But overtime it does feel a bit on the big side and after losing some weight the firm springs feel.. well firmer Eek

I agree with phuley in that for the most part you get used to it and actually when your riding nothing really feels bad. You can reach the grips, suspension does work providing your working it enough. And when you use the pedals you move Eek

But i still think L is a bit too much if your in the 150-180cm height range. As well as the average rider weight for that height.

Can you ride an L frame.. YES Eek Should you get the M frame if that's an option instead.. YES Eek
flag Shimanosaint0097
Posted: Feb 6, 2020 at 16:20 Quote
dh-corn wrote:
Shimanosaint0097 wrote:
Here is what the kit looks like and heres a link:
https://www.amaincycling.com/specialized-20162017-demo-carbon-suspension-bearing-kit-s150600001/p629346
Specialized Demo 2015-2019 Bearing Kit

Where are these big "TPX 608ZZ" bearing installed?

I believe they go in the link that drives the shock, at the bottom of the shock mount. The old link that is, not sure about the progressive link.
flag CarolineHix
Posted: Feb 7, 2020 at 0:32 Quote
Very confused Something like this ? No clue what order the washer/spacer's go in tho. Also there's no axle's or bolt's shown.

photo
flag dh-corn
Posted: Feb 7, 2020 at 1:13 Quote
Ride a XL Frame with 220lbs currently but loosing weak for weak so it will end at 198lbs. Currently on a 600 spring but have a 550 spring at home. Will see how i ride with the progression link.

Height is 6.1 and it feels just perfekt with 35mm riser bar and 45mm stem lenght...and I mean PERFEKT! For everything you can do on DH tracks and Bikepark days!
flag dh-corn
Posted: Feb 9, 2020 at 8:54 Quote
Does anyone have the exact bushing dimensions including bearings for an Öhlints TTX for the Specialized Demo 8 Carbon 2015-2018? 22,2mm both sides correct? And the bearing size? Eye width is 12mm, outer diameter 16mm and inner diameter 14mm or? For a 8mm screw?

 


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