SpecializedDemo 8 II
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Trevoo
(Sep 16, 2012 at 9:12)
Yea baabay!!.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................!
I ride A Demo 8 and it can eat up anything you encounter and doesn't take away most of your pedaling like most DH bikes. This bike will make you feel as if your eyes are lieing to you as you go down the hill and butter the big bumps that look unrideable. I wish that the bike was lighter but when the bike is that stiff, pushing a little weight makes the bike constant over everything.
It's a really nice bike and it will give you hours of enjoyment. To start off with, it feels really bouncy and when you compress into berms at speed, you will find that you bounce out of them really easy. Once you get used to this though it is great, as you can bounce across sections really easy. Whereas the old Demo used to be a bit clanky and really stiff, this new Demo is light, really responsive and super smooth. I wouldn't really recommend this bike to new riders as the it can be really difficult to control at time and you might need to man handle it a bit.
This frame is tough and maneuverable. I've never been worried about hurting it... It's so solid looking and feeling. It's easy to clean it back up and make it shine. Scratches have been fairly minimal and it still feels terrific. Great all around bike, whether you freeride or downhill, this bike will handle it. And the design of the frame (to me, at least) epitomizes big, burly bicycles. I wish I could use one of the frames as decor to hang on my wall haha.
Had the 2008 demo. Great bike. long, low and stable. This was a terrific bike for going as fast as I could through the rockiest trails. It fell a little short when things turned tight and twisty and it was a little heavy. Spec'd well and I Still have some of the parts on my Dh rig 3 hard seasons later. In short, if you want a fast bike for flowy trails than this is choice. I have heard that the 2010 and up models are more nimble for the tight stuff.
after cracking a 2005 Demo 8, Specialized gave me a new one on lifetime warranty. Its a LOT better than the 05 demo, its easier to drift, it loves manuals and it pedals better than any DH bike i've ever been on. Love the no-brake-jack rear suspension!
i have the 2010 specialized demo 8 2 sam hill edition and i have loved this bike and really cant fault it , the linkage system works soo well and is amazing for the more technical steep terrain which i love , jumping it is also great for and due to the low bottom bracket , scrubbing and much easier
Super awesome bike. Very stable on high speed and corners like a cat on karpet. I rode the 2010 and 2011. 2011 feels better but the 2010 model is a beast too! The top tupe is kinda short but the chainstay is one of the shortest (I think it is the shortest) from all dh bikes! This makes it very very aggressive and it's a fun bike to play around with! This is the perfect bike for people that are looking for a straight-up race bike. Riders that are looking for a freerider should take a look at the younger brother sx trail.
Money very very well spent, I can't stop looking at the bike its stunning from aesthetic and engineering levels.
It rides super smooth over anything and gives you pinpoint accuracy with constant feedback. The rewards are amazing when you get things right on this bike.
It rides super smooth over anything and gives you pinpoint accuracy with constant feedback. The rewards are amazing when you get things right on this bike.
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I have used the bike over a year now, and I can strongly recommend it.
You will have to take your time to get used to is, but once you got it, is your best partner. Its low gravity center and the fox40 gives you an exceptional threshold to go thru obstacles, in the air is extremely stable and when pedalling, it is light, even though is not stiff at all, you catch speed very quickly and it sustains it. With its original components, is indestructible, except for the wheels. Get Mavic instead, but bottom bracket, transmision and brakes are superb. Bottom line, the bike is cool for starters, but in hands of a experienced guy, it goes ballistic. Get it, I think the price is more than good for the product.
You will have to take your time to get used to is, but once you got it, is your best partner. Its low gravity center and the fox40 gives you an exceptional threshold to go thru obstacles, in the air is extremely stable and when pedalling, it is light, even though is not stiff at all, you catch speed very quickly and it sustains it. With its original components, is indestructible, except for the wheels. Get Mavic instead, but bottom bracket, transmision and brakes are superb. Bottom line, the bike is cool for starters, but in hands of a experienced guy, it goes ballistic. Get it, I think the price is more than good for the product.
Price $5500
Travel 208mm
Rear Shock Fox DHX 5.0 coil 8.75x2.75", ProPedal and rebound adj., bottom out control, S:450, M:500, L:550
Fork Fox 40 RC2, 200mm travel, external high/low speed compression and rebound adj., 20mm thru-axle, alloy steerer
Headset 1-1/8" Threadless, 13mm insertion alloy cups with OS lower cartridge and bearing
Cassette SRAM PG-970, 12-26t
Crankarms Truvativ Holzfeller, 170mm
Chainguide Gamut P-30 chain guide
Bottom Bracket Truvativ Howitzer XR, oversize sealed outboard cartridge bearing, 73mm shell
Pedals Specialized Lo-Pro Mag, magnesium platform, 9/16" oversized heat treated Cr-Mo axle, sealed cartridge bearing, removable allen bolt pins
Chain SRAM PC-971, 9-speed w/Power Link
Rear Derailleur SRAM X-0, 9-speed, short cage
Shifter Pods SRAM X-9, trigger
Handlebar Specialized Demo rise bar, 6066 alloy, 31.8mm, 6 degree up, 9 degree backsweep, 680mm wide
Stem Specialized Aggro stem, 35mm extension, OS 31.8, 4-bolt, forged
Grips Specialized lock on grip, alloy bar ends
Brakes Custom Avid Elixir R Carbon, hydraulic disc, reach adjust, metallic pads, carbon lever, stainless hardware
Hubs Specialized Hi-Lo disc, 20mm thru-axle, 32h. Rear: Specliazed Thru Axle - 135mm, hollow 10mm cr-mo axle w/ RD Guard
Spokes DT Swiss Competition 2.0/1.8/2.0mm, black, brass nipples
Rim Custom DT Swiss F550, 30mm, 32h
Tires Specialized Chunder SX 26x2.3", 60 TPI, aramid bead, cap ply, soft dual compound
Seat Specialized Enduro, 8mm hollow Cr-Mo rails, SL foam
Seatpost Thomson straight w/ 12 degree clamp, 367mm
Travel 208mm
Rear Shock Fox DHX 5.0 coil 8.75x2.75", ProPedal and rebound adj., bottom out control, S:450, M:500, L:550
Fork Fox 40 RC2, 200mm travel, external high/low speed compression and rebound adj., 20mm thru-axle, alloy steerer
Headset 1-1/8" Threadless, 13mm insertion alloy cups with OS lower cartridge and bearing
Cassette SRAM PG-970, 12-26t
Crankarms Truvativ Holzfeller, 170mm
Chainguide Gamut P-30 chain guide
Bottom Bracket Truvativ Howitzer XR, oversize sealed outboard cartridge bearing, 73mm shell
Pedals Specialized Lo-Pro Mag, magnesium platform, 9/16" oversized heat treated Cr-Mo axle, sealed cartridge bearing, removable allen bolt pins
Chain SRAM PC-971, 9-speed w/Power Link
Rear Derailleur SRAM X-0, 9-speed, short cage
Shifter Pods SRAM X-9, trigger
Handlebar Specialized Demo rise bar, 6066 alloy, 31.8mm, 6 degree up, 9 degree backsweep, 680mm wide
Stem Specialized Aggro stem, 35mm extension, OS 31.8, 4-bolt, forged
Grips Specialized lock on grip, alloy bar ends
Brakes Custom Avid Elixir R Carbon, hydraulic disc, reach adjust, metallic pads, carbon lever, stainless hardware
Hubs Specialized Hi-Lo disc, 20mm thru-axle, 32h. Rear: Specliazed Thru Axle - 135mm, hollow 10mm cr-mo axle w/ RD Guard
Spokes DT Swiss Competition 2.0/1.8/2.0mm, black, brass nipples
Rim Custom DT Swiss F550, 30mm, 32h
Tires Specialized Chunder SX 26x2.3", 60 TPI, aramid bead, cap ply, soft dual compound
Seat Specialized Enduro, 8mm hollow Cr-Mo rails, SL foam
Seatpost Thomson straight w/ 12 degree clamp, 367mm
It's what I ride except mine is an 06. Love it and would definetly buy the new model. The bike rides through everything you want it to get through, very responsive brakes and extremely durable over the rocks and drops. The newer bike is lighter and nimbler then mine so there is no doubt you will enjoy the ride.
THIS BIKE CAN TAKE ANYTHING! I GO DOWN THE ROUGHEST HILLS IN SO CAL IN THE DESERT WITHOUT TOUCHING THE BRAKES AND THE RIDE IS SUPER CONTROLLABLE! THIS BIKE IS 100 PERCENT INDESTRUCTIBLE.I RIDE IT WITH EVERYTHING STOCK NO CHANGES!
Its fast, turns on a dime. Jumps fairly well too I'd say. The only complaint ever I have is that they lowered the bottom bracket SO much that pedaling in rocky sections isn't nearly as manageable as I would like.
Master piece - I've been riding this bike for 2 years now. Extremely balanced, very comfortable ride. Maybe too low for certain terrains but definitively a great machine for startters and pros.
just an all around solid freeride bike, fun to ride. durable and smooth even on the chewed up speed bump junk you see at the resort trails like silverstar.
i love the bike.(06 frame) super stiff and handles everything i've thrown at it so far and the geo is spot on (for me at least) also has a very lively feel to it
amasing frame i own the 06 frame!
the bike handles what ever you throw infront of it and gives you a feeling ov invincibility which can be a bad thing some times :S
the bike handles what ever you throw infront of it and gives you a feeling ov invincibility which can be a bad thing some times :S
been riding mine for about 3 months now. feels solid. inspires speed. did you get that last part? INSPIRES SPEED! What else could you want?!
such an amazing bike, so smooth and buttery... it corners like a beast too. handles the drops well and the suspension is awesome
Specialized bikes are das shittenhaus! amazing bikes that can handle anything, they ride like beasts, tough as tanks n all around amazing gravity sled. one downside is their extremely long wheelbase, not tood good for supertight berms or tricky skinny's but an all around beast for DH riding
I think it great & did not think I would go from a Pitch comp to a demo in the same season
A dream come true, Sam look out for me soon
A dream come true, Sam look out for me soon
SpecializedDemo 8 II
(MSRP $5500)
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BUILT FOR STEEP TRAILS AND BIG AIR, our Demo laughs in the face of ruthless terrain with 7 and 8 inches of generous travel. Its top-of-the line Fox components, stable geometry with low central mass and insanely strong double ORE down tubes are competition-proven to withstand the most extreme abuse.
200mm-travel Fox 40 RC2 fork is tuned to match performance of the Demo 8's DHX shock. External high and low speed compression and rebound adjustments, coil spring preload and adjustable travel help tune performance for any situation.
Custom Avid Elixir R Carbon brakes features full hydraulic calipers, metallic pads and a big 203mm rotor in front and 185mm in back for awesome control in fast and steep situations. Elixir R Carbon levers have a tool-free reach adjustment for enhanced comfort and control.
Truvativ Hussefelt made from forged 6000-series alloy for maximum durability. Gamut P-30 chainguide is easy to adjust, simple, durable and was designed to work with the FSR suspension system.
Specialized Lo-Pro magnesium pedals are low weight. The Cr-Mo axle, sealed bearings and replaceable grip pins also boost durability.
Specialized Hi-Lo hub features variable sized flanges for a perfectly tensioned, ultra durable wheel. A 20mm thru-axle on the front improves stiffness and steering precision, while the 10mm chromoly axle in back increases durability. 32-hole DT Swiss F550 rims are custom for Specialized. 32mm width, eyelets and a sleeved. DT Swiss Competition 2.0/1.8/2.0 butted, stainless spokes and brass nipples for a true build.
Fox DHX 5.0 coil shock custom-tuned for the Demo 8's FSR telemetry. 15-click ProPedal damping, boost valve and bottom-out resistance give the Demo 8 responsiveness, no matter the terrain.
Geometry is based on low BB settings.
200mm-travel Fox 40 RC2 fork is tuned to match performance of the Demo 8's DHX shock. External high and low speed compression and rebound adjustments, coil spring preload and adjustable travel help tune performance for any situation.
Custom Avid Elixir R Carbon brakes features full hydraulic calipers, metallic pads and a big 203mm rotor in front and 185mm in back for awesome control in fast and steep situations. Elixir R Carbon levers have a tool-free reach adjustment for enhanced comfort and control.
Truvativ Hussefelt made from forged 6000-series alloy for maximum durability. Gamut P-30 chainguide is easy to adjust, simple, durable and was designed to work with the FSR suspension system.
Specialized Lo-Pro magnesium pedals are low weight. The Cr-Mo axle, sealed bearings and replaceable grip pins also boost durability.
Specialized Hi-Lo hub features variable sized flanges for a perfectly tensioned, ultra durable wheel. A 20mm thru-axle on the front improves stiffness and steering precision, while the 10mm chromoly axle in back increases durability. 32-hole DT Swiss F550 rims are custom for Specialized. 32mm width, eyelets and a sleeved. DT Swiss Competition 2.0/1.8/2.0 butted, stainless spokes and brass nipples for a true build.
Fox DHX 5.0 coil shock custom-tuned for the Demo 8's FSR telemetry. 15-click ProPedal damping, boost valve and bottom-out resistance give the Demo 8 responsiveness, no matter the terrain.
Geometry is based on low BB settings.
Specifications Compare to other DH Bikes
| Price | $5,500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | 208mm | |
| Rear Shock | Fox DHX 5.0 coil 8.75x2.75", ProPedal and rebound adj., bottom out control, S:450, M:500, L:550 | |
| Fork | Fox 40 RC2, 200mm travel, external high/low speed compression and rebound adj., 20mm thru-axle, alloy steerer | |
| Headset | 1-1/8" Threadless, 13mm insertion alloy cups with OS lower cartridge and bearing | |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-970, 12-26t | |
| Crankarms | Truvativ Holzfeller, 170mm | |
| Chainguide | Gamut P-30 chain guide | |
| Bottom Bracket | Truvativ Howitzer XR, oversize sealed outboard cartridge bearing, 73mm shell | |
| Pedals | Specialized Lo-Pro Mag, magnesium platform, 9/16" oversized heat treated Cr-Mo axle, sealed cartridge bearing, removable allen bolt pins | |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM X-0, 9-speed, short cage | |
| Chain | SRAM PC-971, 9-speed w/Power Link | |
| Shifter Pods | SRAM X-9, trigger | |
| Handlebar | Specialized Demo rise bar, 6066 alloy, 31.8mm, 6 degree up, 9 degree backsweep, 680mm wide | |
| Stem | Specialized Aggro stem, 35mm extension, OS 31.8, 4-bolt, forged | |
| Grips | Specialized lock on grip, alloy bar ends | |
| Brakes | Custom Avid Elixir R Carbon, hydraulic disc, reach adjust, metallic pads, carbon lever, stainless hardware | |
| Hubs | Specialized Hi-Lo disc, 20mm thru-axle, 32h. Rear: Specliazed Thru Axle - 135mm, hollow 10mm cr-mo axle w/ RD Guard | |
| Spokes | DT Swiss Competition 2.0/1.8/2.0mm, black, brass nipples | |
| Rim | Custom DT Swiss F550, 30mm, 32h | |
| Tires | Specialized Chunder SX 26x2.3", 60 TPI, aramid bead, cap ply, soft dual compound | |
| Seat | Specialized Enduro, 8mm hollow Cr-Mo rails, SL foam | |
| Seatpost | Thomson straight w/ 12 degree clamp, 367mm |
Dimensions
| Size | S | M | L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frame Weight | |||
| Bike Weight | 39.66lbs | 39.66lbs | 39.66lbs |
| Headtube Angle | 64° | 64° | 64° |
| Seattube Angle | 75° | 75° | 75° |
| Headtube Length | 120mm | 120mm | 120mm |
| Chainstay Length | 421mm | 421mm | 421mm |
| BB Height | 368mm | 368mm | 368mm |
| BB Width | 73mm | 73mm | 73mm |
| Seat Post Diameter | 30.9" | 30.9" | 30.9" |
| Front Derailleur Width | |||
| HeadTube Diameter | 1.125 | 1.125 | 1.125 |
| Top Tube Length | 520mm | 540mm | 554mm |
| WheelBase | 1168mm | 1196mm | 1213mm |
| Standover Height | 754mm | 759mm | 769mm |