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2015 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 Boxxer RC fork, this machine is one well-thought-out downhill setup.

Alloy Bennies DH race pedal w/ a low profile, cartridge bearings, and removable grub pins
Custom SRAM Descendant PF30 crankset w/ 36T ring, Gamut bashguard for reliable performance
Versatile SRAM 10-speed cassette and drivetrain for shifting precision uphill and down
World Cup-proven Specialized Butcher DH front tire
Specialized Slaughter DH tire for fast-rolling performance on challenging terrain
Roval 650b DH rims w/ Hi Lo hubs are lightweight and durable for smooth handling at speed
Custom FOX VAN RC coil shock for premium bump absorption
M5 alloy FSR frame w/ 200mm travel and new 650b S3 Geometry to handle gnarly downhill terrain
RockShox Boxxer RC fork w/ 200mm of travel and 20mm Maxle is tuned for gnarly terrain

Technical Specifications

FRAMESET

FRAME

M5 manipulated alloy, 650b S3 Geometry, 1.5"" forged headtube, 135mm rear spacing, compact race design, ISCG '05 mount, cartridge bearing rear shock mount, rear derailleur protector, 200mm travel

HEADSET

1-1/2"" semi-integrated for 1-1/8"" steerer, cartridge bearings

SEAT BINDER

Specialized 7050 alloy, single bolt, 34.9mm

SUSPENSION

REAR SHOCK

Custom FOX VAN RC, coil w/ piggy back, compression and rebound adj., 9.5x3"", XS: 350, S: 400, M: 450, L: 500

FORK

RockShox Boxxer RC 650b, alloy steerer, compression and rebound adj., 20mm Maxle DH thru-axle, M: soft spring, L/XL: medium spring, 200mm travel

WHEELS

RIMS

Roval 650b DH, alloy, 24mm inner width, w/ eyelets, 32h

FRONT HUB

Specialized Hi Lo disc, sealed cartridge bearings, 20mm thru-axle, 36h

REAR HUB

Specialized Hi Lo disc, hollow Cr-Mo axle, 32h

SPOKES

DT Swiss Industry, stainless

FRONT TIRE

Specialized Butcher DH, 60TPI, wire bead, dual compound, 650bx2.5""

REAR TIRE

Specialized Slaughter DH, 60TPI, wire bead, dual compound, 650bx2.3""

INNER TUBES

Ultralight, presta valve

DRIVETRAIN

REAR DERAILLEUR

SRAM X9 Type 2, 10-speed, mid cage

SHIFT LEVERS

SRAM X7, 10-speed, w/ MatchMaker clamp

CASSETTE

SRAM PG 1030, 10-speed, 11-25

CHAIN

SRAM PC 1031, 10-speed, w/ PowerLink, nickel finish

CRANKSET

Custom SRAM Descendant, PF30 spindle, alloy arms, 165mm, 36T ring, w/ Gamut bashguard

BOTTOM BRACKET

SRAM, PF30 to BSA 83mm adapter

COCKPIT

SEATPOST

Specialized 6061 alloy, 2-bolt, 0mm setback, 30.9mm

STEM

Specialized P.Series MTB, forged alloy, 4-bolt

HANDLEBARS

Specialized Demo, low rise, 6061 alloy, 9-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 31.8mm

GRIPS

Specialized Sip Grip, light lock-on, half-waffle, S/M: regular thickness, Others: XL

SADDLE

Body Geometry Phenom Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm

BRAKES

FRONT BRAKE

SRAM Guide R, metallic pads, Guide R caliper, 200mm Centerline rotor

REAR BRAKE

SRAM Guide R, metallic pads, Guide R caliper, 180mm Centerline rotor

BRAKE LEVERS

SRAM Guide R, alloy lever, w/ reach adjust

ACCESSORIES

PEDALS

Specialized Bennies, 6061 alloy body, sealed cartridge, 4.5mm 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

	Med	Long	X-Long
Bottom Bracket Height - Low Setting	347mm	347mm	347mm
Top Tube Length (Horizontal)	573mm	594mm	612mm
Head Tube Height	108mm	108mm	108mm
Head Tube Angle - Low Setting	63.5°	63.5°	63.5°
Seat Tube Angle (Actual) - Low Setting	63°	63°	63°
Seat Tube Angle (Effective) - Low Setting	76°	76°	76°
Top Tube Length (Actual)	510mm	532mm	548mm
Head Tube Angle - High Setting	64.3°	64.3°	64.3°
Bottom Bracket Height - High Setting	357mm	357mm	357mm
Seat Tube Angle (Actual) - High Setting	63.8°	63.8°	63.8°
Seat Tube Angle (Effective) - High Setting	76.8°	76.8°	76.8°
Seat Tube Length - Center to Top	393mm	417mm	417mm
Wheel Base	1207mm	1228mm	1235mm
Standover Height	721mm	730mm	736mm
Stack	613mm	616mm	616mm
Reach	419mm	439mm	456mm
Chainstay Length	430mm	430mm	430mm
Crank Length	165mm	165mm	165mm
Handlebar Width	780mm	780mm	780mm
Stem Length	45mm	45mm	45mm
Seatpost Length	300mm	300mm	300mm