2012 Demo 8 I
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Good luck finding a better high-performance downhill bike than this value-packed…
Product Details
Good luck finding a better high-performance downhill bike than this value-packed rig. With 200mm of front and rear travel, a custom Fox Van RC shock, and a RockShox RC fork, this machine is one well-thought-out downhill setup.
Manipulated M5 alloy FSR frame has 8" of rear wheel travel, an oversized, forged head tube, rear derailleur protector, with suspension linkage engineered for the world's toughest terrain
RockShox Boxxer RC offers 200mm of travel with externally adjustable compression and rebound, and a 20mm Maxle thru-axle
New Roval DH rims are 30mm wide, laced with DT Swiss spokes to Specialized hubs with a 20mm front thru-axle and 150x12mm rear thru-axle hub creates a reliable, and super strong wheelset that easily handles the biggest hits
Specialized Butcher DH 26 x 2.3" soft dual compound front and rear tires offer great traction with Monster Team approved tread, and a bombproof casing
Custom Truvativ Descendant crankset with alloy arms, 36T chainring and Gamut bashguard is built for speed and chain retention
Custom-tuned Fox Van RC coil shock is designed for high-speed downhill terrain, and features easily adjustable rebound, compression and preload
Custom Avid Elixir 7 hydraulic disc brakes with tool-less reach adjustment, metallic pads and 200mm front and 180mm rear rotors keep speed in check on the most demanding descents
Technical Specifications
FRAMESET
FRAME
M5 manipulated alloy, compact race design, 1-1/2"" forged HT, ISCG 05 mount, cartridge bearing rear shock mount, rear derailleur protector, 200mm travel
HEADSET
1-1/2"" integrated for 1-1/8"" steerer, cartridge bearings
SEAT BINDER
34.9mm clamp ID, 7050 hard anodized alloy collar, single bolt
SUSPENSION
REAR SHOCK
Custom Fox Van RC, coil over w/piggy back, compression and rebound adj., 9.5x3"", XS: 300, S:350, M:400, L:450
FORK
RockShox Boxxer RC, alloy steerer, external compression and rebound adj., 20mm Maxle DH thru-axle, 200mm travel
WHEELS
RIMS
Roval DH 26, 30mm wide w/eyelets, 32h
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 Industry 2.0, (14g) stainless
FRONT TIRE
Specialized Butcher DH, wire bead, soft dual-compound, 26x2.3""
REAR TIRE
Specialized Butcher DH, wire bead, soft dual compound, 26x2.3""
INNER TUBES
Presta valve 26x2.4/2.75, 2.25mm thick
DRIVETRAIN
REAR DERAILLEUR
SRAM X9, 10-speed, short cage
SHIFT LEVERS
SRAM X7, 10-speed, aluminum trigger, w/MatchMaker clamp
CASSETTE
Shimano Tiagra, 10-speed, 11-25t
CHAIN
KMC X-10, 10-speed, w/ reusable Missing Link, nickel plates
CRANKSET
Custom SRAM Descendant PF30, 7050 alloy arms, with Gamut P-30 chain guide
BOTTOM BRACKET
SRAM PF30 DH, 83mm shell
COCKPIT
SEATPOST
6061 alloy, two bolt micro adjust, no offset, 30.9mm, 300mm
STEM
Specialized Direct-Mount stem, 40mm length, 31.8mm, 4-bolt, forged
HANDLEBARS
Specialized Demo low-rise bar, 7050 alloy, 750mm wide, 8º backsweep, 6º upsweep, 31.8mm
GRIPS
Specialized lock-on, S/M: Grappler, Others: Grappler XL
SADDLE
Specialized DH, 8mm hollow Cr-Mo rails
BRAKES
FRONT BRAKE
Custom Avid Elixir 7, hydraulic disc, tool-less reach adj., metallic pad, HS-1 rotor, 200mm rotor
REAR BRAKE
Custom Avid Elixir 7, hydraulic disc, tool-less reach adj., metallic pad, HS-1 rotor, 180mm rotor
BRAKE LEVERS
Custom Avid Elixir 7 hydraulic, tool-less reach adj., w/MatchMaker clamp
ACCESSORIES
PEDALS
Specialized Benies, low profile with removable pins
* Weights based on production painted frames as pictured. Actual weights will vary based on colorway, frame size, and component variation. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Geometry
| XS | S | M | L | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ground-Top | 936mm | 936mm | 936mm | 936mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height - Low Setting | 343mm | 343mm | 343mm | 343mm |
| Top Tube Length (Horizontal) | 540mm | 560mm | 580mm | 597mm |
| Head Tube Height | 112mm | 112mm | 112mm | 112mm |
| Head Tube Angle - Low Setting | 64° | 64° | 64° | 64° |
| Seat Tube Angle (Actual) - Low Setting | 62° | 62° | 62° | 62° |
| Seat Tube Angle (Effective) - Low Setting | 76° | 76° | 76° | 76° |
| Top Tube Length (Actual) | 485mm | 504mm | 517mm | 530mm |
| Head Tube Angle - High Setting | 64.8° | 64.8° | 64.8° | 64.8° |
| Bottom Bracket Height - High Setting | 353mm | 353mm | 353mm | 353mm |
| Seat Tube Angle (Actual) - High Setting | 62.8° | 62.8° | 62.8° | 62.8° |
| Seat Tube Angle (Effective) - High Setting | 76.8° | 76.8° | 76.8° | 76.8° |
| Seat Tube Length - Center to Top | 394mm | 394mm | 419mm | 458mm |
| Wheel Base | 1151mm | 1171mm | 1191mm | 1208mm |
| Standover Height | 717mm | 717mm | 722mm | 731mm |
| Stack | 593mm | 593mm | 593mm | 593mm |
| Reach | 390mm | 410mm | 430mm | 447mm |
| Chainstay Length | 421mm | 421mm | 421mm | 421mm |
| Crank Length | 165mm | 165mm | 165mm | 165mm |
| Handlebar Width | 750mm | 750mm | 750mm | 750mm |
| Stem Length | 50mm | 50mm | 50mm | 50mm |
| Seatpost Length | 300mm | 300mm | 300mm | 300mm |
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