2022 Demo Expert
$5,600
4.3
6 Reviews
Pair an irrational appreciation for speed with the unmatched versatility of being…
Product Details
Pair an irrational appreciation for speed with the unmatched versatility of being able to run a traction-loving 29-inch front wheel and a snappy 27.5-inch rear, and you have the fastest, most capable Demo to date. The Demo Expert adds planted, confident control to the mix with an assist from RockShox’s BoXXer Select 29 fork featuring their DH DebonAir spring and a Super Deluxe Select Coil shock offering external rebound adjustment. Should your riding style or terrain require, the Demo's adjustable rear end means 29-inch rear wheel compatibiity is on deck, ready to deliver.
SRAM Code RS four-piston brakes front and rear give you the power to slow down with almost telepathic immediacy, while the Demo Expert’s suspension platform injects just the right amount of anti-rise into the kinematics equation in order to keep your weight low and centered, maximizing rear-wheel traction when you need it most.
The Demo Expert M5 alloy frame is fully optimized to take advantage of the traction benefits of a 29-inch front wheel and the increased manueverability of a 27.5-inch rear wheel while maintaiining the ability to change your rear wheel size to 29-inch to suit different terrain and riding styles with an adjustable rear end that ensures chainstay length and bottom-bracket height stay dialed no matter the hoop size.
The Rockshox Super Deluxe Select DH coil shock may be heavy on adjectives, but it’s even heavier on performance, offering external low speed compression and rebound adjustment while the Trunnion mount offers extra bushing overlap for increased durability.
Technical Specifications
Frameset
Frame
M5 alloy, Style-Specific DH Geometry, horst pivot flip chip for 27.5 or 29 rear wheel, BSA threaded BB, full internal cable routing with option for full external brake, 148mm rear spacing, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, replaceable derailleur hanger, 200mm of travel
Seat Binder
Alloy, 34.9mm
Suspension
Rear Shock
RockShox Super Deluxe Select Coil, external rebound adjust, Trunnion mount, 225x75
Fork
RockShox BoXXer Select 29, DH DebonAir spring, adjustable low-speed compression, adjustable rebound, short crown, 20x110mm thru-axle, 56mm offset, 200mm of travel
Brakes
Front Brake
SRAM Code RS, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 200mm
Rear Brake
SRAM Code RS, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 200mm
Drivetrain
Shift Levers
SRAM GX DH, trigger, 7-speed
Rear Derailleur
SRAM GX DH, 7-speed, trigger
Cassette
SRAM GX DH, 7-speed, 11-24t
Chain
SRAM PC1110 w/ Powerlink™
Crankset
DESCENDANT DH, DUB, alloy, Direct mount ring, 165mm
Chainrings
34T
Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB, 83mm
Wheels & Tires
Rims
Roval 29" Alloy DH, 28mm internal width, 28h, tubeless ready
Front Hub
Alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 20x110mm, 28h
Rear Hub
Alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 32h
Spokes
DT Swiss Industry
Front Tire
Butcher, GRID GRAVITY casing, GRIPTON® T9 compound, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3"
Rear Tire
Butcher, GRID GRAVITY casing, GRIPTON® T9 compound, 27.5x2.3"
Inner Tubes
Standard, Presta Valve
Cockpit
Stem
Descendant 35mm Direct Mount Stem, 50mm length
Handlebars
Specialized Trail, 7050 alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 30mm rise, 800mm, 35mm clamp
Grips
Specialized Trail Grips
Saddle
Body Geometry Henge DH, hollow Cro-Mo rails, 130mm
SeatPost
Specialized, 6061 alloy, 2-bolt clamp, 0mm setback, 30.9mm
* 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
| S2 | S3 | S4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crank Length | 165mm | 165mm | 165mm |
| Handlebar Width | 800mm | 800mm | 800mm |
| Stem Length | 50mm | 50mm | 50mm |
| Saddle Width | 130mm | 130mm | 130mm |
| Seatpost Length | 300mm | 300mm | 300mm |
| Stack | 632mm | 632mm | 632mm |
| Stack (29 mid) | 629mm | 629mm | 629mm |
| Stack (27.5 mid) | 635mm | 635mm | 635mm |
| Reach | 426mm | 446mm | 466mm |
| Reach (29 mid) | 430mm | 450mm | 470mm |
| Reach (27.5 mid) | 423mm | 443mm | 463mm |
| Head-Tube Length | 105mm | 105mm | 105mm |
| Head-Tube Angle | 62.8° | 62.8° | 62.8° |
| Head-Tube Angle (29 mid) | 63.2° | 63.2° | 63.2° |
| Head-Tube Angle (27.5 mid) | 62.5° | 62.5° | 62.5° |
| B-B Height | 350mm | 350mm | 350mm |
| B-B Height (29 mid) | 355mm | 355mm | 355mm |
| B-B Height (27.5 mid) | 345mm | 345mm | 345mm |
| B-B Drop | 25mm | 25mm | 25mm |
| Trail | 130mm | 130mm | 130mm |
| Trail (29 mid) | 127mm | 127mm | 127mm |
| Trail (27.5 mid) | 132mm | 132mm | 132mm |
| Fork Rake/Offset | 56mm | 56mm | 56mm |
| Front-Center | 801mm | 821mm | 841mm |
| Front-Center (29 mid) | 801mm | 821mm | 841mm |
| Front-Center (27.5 mid) | 801mm | 821mm | 841mm |
| Chain-Stay Length (29) | 448mm | 448mm | 448mm |
| Chain-Stay Length (27.5) | 438mm | 438mm | 438mm |
| Chain-Stay Length (mid) | 443mm | 443mm | 443mm |
| Wheelbase (27.5) | 1239mm | 1259mm | 1279mm |
| Wheelbase (29) | 1249mm | 1269mm | 1289mm |
| Wheelbase (mid) | 1244mm | 1264mm | 1284mm |
| Seat-Tube Length | 394mm | 420mm | 420mm |
| Seat-Tube Angle | 78.2° | 76.8° | 76.8° |
| Seat-Tube Angle (29 mid) | 78.5° | 77.1° | 77.1° |
| Seat-Tube Angle (27.5 mid) | 77.8° | 76.4° | 76.4° |
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4.3
6 Reviews