Specialized Demo 8 I Carbon 2018
2018 Mountain
Estimate price |
5,500$
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 200mm -
Travel Rear 200mm -
Fork RockShox BoXXer
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Groupset GX, X7 -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 1 × 10 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
FACT 10m carbon, S3 Geometry, carbon front triangle and seatstay, new Team alloy link, FACT IS construction, BB30, full internal cable routing, 135mm dropouts, lipped and sealed cartridge bearing pivots, replaceable derailleur hanger, 200mm of travel
Suspension Fork
RockShox BoXXer Team 27.5, coil spring, S: Extra soft spring, M: Soft spring, L: Medium spring, XL: Firm spring, 200mm of travel, Charger Damper, compression adjust, rebound adjust, alloy steerer, 48mm offset, Maxle Lite DH
Rear Shock
Custom Öhlins TTX, Twin-Tube design, high- and low-speed compression adjust, rebound adjust, 9.5x3"
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM GX, Type 2.1, short cage
Shift Levers
SRAM X7, trigger
Cassette
SRAM PG-1030, 10 speed, 11-36 last three cogs removed
Crank
Custom SRAM Descendant, BB30, 7050 alloy arms w/ Gamut bashguard, 165mm, SRAM, 36T
Bottom Bracket
SRAM BB30, 83mm
Chain
SRAM PC-1031, 10-speed w/ PowerLink
Pedals
Specialized Bennies, 6061 alloy body, sealed cartridge bearings, 4.5mm removable pins
Wheels
Front Hub
Specialized disc, alloy flange & disc mount, sealed cartridge bearings, 20mm thru-axle, 32h
Rear Hub
Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x135mm spacing, 32h
Rims
Roval 27.5, alloy, 24mm internal width
Spokes
DT Swiss Industry, stainless, 3-cross, 2.0"
Tires
Butcher, DH casing, 27.5 b x2.5", 60 TPI, wire bead
Brakes
Brakes
SRAM Code R, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, metallic pads, 200mm rotor
Cockpit
Stem
Specialized Direct Mount DH Stem, two-piece, forged alloy, 45mm
Handlebar
Specialized DH, 7050 alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 27mm rise, 800mm, 31.8mm clamp
Grips
Specialized Sip Grip, half-waffle, S/M: regular thickness, L/XL: XL thickness
Seat
Saddle
Body Geometry Phenom Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm
Seatpost
Specialized, 6061 alloy, 2-bolt clamp, 0mm setback, 30.9mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | Short | MD | Long | Long |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.55 mm | 1.46 mm | 1.39 mm | 1.33 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 342 mm | 342 mm | 342 mm | 342 mm |
| Front Center | 754 mm | 779 mm | 799 mm | 819 mm |
| Rake | 52 mm | 52 mm | 52 mm | 52 mm |
| Trail | 118 mm | 118 mm | 118 mm | 118 mm |
| Stack | 615 mm | 615 mm | 615 mm | 615 mm |
| Reach | 396 mm | 421 mm | 441 mm | 461 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 572 mm | 597 mm | 617 mm | 637 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74 ° | 74 ° | 74 ° | 74 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 367 mm | 367 mm | 367 mm | 367 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 63.5 ° | 63.5 ° | 63.5 ° | 63.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 105 mm | 105 mm | 105 mm | 105 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 431 mm | 431 mm | 431 mm | 431 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1184 mm | 1209 mm | 1229 mm | 1249 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 12 mm | 12 mm | 12 mm | 12 mm |
| Standover Height | 699 mm | 699 mm | 699 mm | 699 mm |
| Wheels | 27" | 27" | 27" | 27" |
About this model
Demo 8 I Carbon is part of the Specialized Demo model. Specialized released 63 bikes variations of this model so far. Check out the entire range from 2018 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
Specialized Demo 8 I Alloy 2018 is the cheapest bike model and costs 3500$. Specialized S-Works Demo 8 2018 is the most expensive one and costs 7500$.
Safety
Your safety should be the top priority when you go for a ride. In short, make sure that you always use a helmet, high visibility clothing, and proper lights when riding at night-time.
Downhill bikes average price
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Downhill bike is 3391$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Downhill bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. In short, before purchasing your ideal bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2018 for 5500$. In conclusion, this bike price is 62.19% higher than the price of the average Downhill bike.
Internal Cable Routing
This bike has an internal cable routing. As a result, this helps to preserve the bike’s cables. No more cables around your bike.
Demo 8 I Carbon components
Fork
This bike has the RockShox BoXXer fork installed. The fork’s travel is 200mm. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Fork material
Demo 8 I Carbon has an aluminum fork, which is a lighter material. However, it is not as tough, nor durable as steel is.
Rear Shock
The Demo 8 I Carbon has a rear shock with a travel of 200mm. The model Custom Öhlins TTX is the one installed in this bike. Bike rear shocks increase the riding comfort, and also give you more control over technical trails. To sum up, always consider getting a bike that has a rear shock as well.
Wheels
When it comes to wheels, the Demo 8 I Carbon bike is equipped with the 27.5″ aluminum model. 27.5″ wheels will reach higher speeds than smaller-sized wheels. However, these wheels have a slower top speed if you compare them to 29″ wheels.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The Demo 8 I Carbon has Hydraulic Disc brakes. With Hydraulic Disc brakes, you’ll be able to stop on a dime, even in wet or icy conditions. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.