The downhill bike known for its huge 7" and 8" travel, solid components and ability to level big and burly terrain just got faster and more capable under the likes of Sam Hill and Brendan Fairclough of the Monster Energy Team. Based on their testing and input (and we think these guys know a thing or two about performance), we've redesigned the geometry of the Demo 8 to encourage nothing short of DH domination.
FRAME
Demo 7 FSR M5 manipulated alloy, 7" travel, Magnesium link, asymetrical rear triangle, ISCG mount, adj. geometry, 1.5" forged HT, cartridge bearing rear shock mount, rear derailleur protector
REAR SHOCK
Specialized DHX RC4 coil 8.5x2.375" for Demo 7, rebound adj., High and low speed compression adj. and bottom out control, S:450, M:500, L:550
FORK
RockShox Totem Solo Air, 180mm travel, external compression and rebound adj., 1.5" alloy steerer tube, 20mm thru-axle w/ Maxle 360
HEADSET
1.5" Threadless, lightweight 7050 alloy cups
STEM
Specialized 1.5", 35mm extension, OS 31.8, 4-bolt, forged
HANDLEBARS
Specialized Demo low-rise bar, 7050 alloy, 31.8mm, 750mm wide, 9 degree backsweep, 6 degree up
GRIPS
Specialized waffle lock on grip with alloy end plugs
FRONT BRAKE
Custom Avid Code CR Mag hydraulic disc, Mag CR lever with tooless reach and pad contact adj. Code caliper, stainless hardware, 203mm rotor
REAR BRAKE
Custom Avid Code CR Mag hydraulic disc, Mag CR lever with tooless reach and pad contact adj. Code caliper, stainless hardware, 185mm rotor
BRAKE LEVERS
Custom Avid Code CR Mag Hydraulic, tool-less reach and pad contact adj.
FRONT DERAILLEUR
REAR DERAILLEUR
SRAM X-0, 9-speed, short cage
SHIFT LEVERS
SRAM X-9 aluminum trigger
CASSETTE
Shimano HG80, 9-speed, 11-34t
CHAIN
SRAM PC-971, 9-speed w/Power Link
CRANKSET
FSA Gravity Lite DH, hollow forged arms, 36t alloy ring with Gamut P-30 chainguide
CHAINRINGS
BOTTOM BRACKET
FSA BB-7000 for Gravity Lite crank, 73mm shell
PEDALS
Specialized Lo-Pro Mag
RIMS
Custom DT Swiss F550, 30mm wide, 32h
FRONT HUB
Hi-Lo disc, 20mm thru-axle, 32h
REAR HUB
Thru axle 135mm, hollow 10mm Cr-Mo axle w/ RD guard
SPOKES
DT Swiss Competition 2.0/1.8/2.0mm stainless
FRONT TIRE
Specialized Clutch SX 26x2.3", SX casing, aramid bead, dual compound
REAR TIRE
Specialized Chunder SX 26x2.3", SX casing aramid bead, dual compound
INNER TUBES
Schraeder valve 26x2.4/2.75, 2.25mm thick
SADDLE
Specialized Enduro, 8mm hollow Cr-Mo rails, SL foam
SEATPOST
Thomson straight w/ 12 degree clamp, 367mm
SEAT BINDER
7050 hard annodized alloy collar w/ QR, 34.9mm clamp ID, black
NOTES
Protective clear coat, derailleur hanger, reflectors, owners manual