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, Truvativ Descendant -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 1 × 7 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
FACT 10m carbon, S3 Geometry, carbon front triangle, carbon link and seatstay, 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 RC 650b, S: Extra soft spring, M: Soft spring, L: Medium spring, XL: Firm spring, 200mm of travel, compression adjust, rebound adjust, alloy steerer, 48mm offset, Maxle Lite DH
Rear Shock
Custom Öhlins TTX, Twin-Tube desgin, high and low-speed compression adjust, rebound adjust, 9.5x3""
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM GX DH, medium cage, 7-speed
Shift Levers
SRAM GX, 7-speed, trigger
Cassette
SRAM PG-720 DH, 11-25t
Crank
SRAM Descendant, BB30, 7050 alloy arms, 165mm, SRAM 36T
Bottom Bracket
SRAM BB30, 83mm
Chain
SRAM PC-1110, 11-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 disc, 12x135mm spacing, sealed cartridge bearings, 32h
Rims
Roval 650b, alloy, 24mm inner width, 32h
Spokes
DT Swiss Industry, stainless, 3x, 2.0""
Tires
Butcher, DH casing, 650bx2.5"", 60TPI, wire bead
Brakes
Brakes
SRAM Guide R, hydraulic disc, metallic pads, 200mm Centerline Rotor
Cockpit
Stem
Specialized P.Series MTB, forged alloy, 4-bolt, 45mm
Handlebar
Specialized DH, 7050 alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 25mm rise, 800mm, 31.8mm
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 a Specialized Demo model. Specialized released 63 bikes variations of this model so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2017, by clicking on this link.
Safety
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
Average price for Downhill bikes
If you want to purchase a solid Downhill bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 3391$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Downhill bike. In short, before purchasing your ideal bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
Internal Cable Routing
It’s also important to mention the internal cable routing that this bike has. In short, this will allow you to keep your bike cables in great condition. Say goodbye to hanging cables.
Overview of components
Fork
The Demo 8 I Carbon comes factory-installed with the RockShox BoXXer fork. This has a travel range of 200mm. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. In short, make sure you choose one with a decent fork when you purchase your dream bike.
Fork material
When it comes to the fork, this bike has an aluminum one, which doesn’t add too much extra weight to the bike. However, it is not so stiff as steel or carbon forks are.
Rear Shock
From the factory, it comes with the Custom Öhlins TTX rear shock model, which has a travel of 200mm. Rear shocks improve riding comfort and give you greater control over all terrains. To sum up, always consider getting a bike that has a rear shock as well.
Wheels size
The Demo 8 I Carbon 2017 bike is equipped with 27.5″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. These wheels will provide you with more control over the bike. However, the 27.5″ wheels are less forgiving than the 29″ wheels.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Demo 8 I Carbon comes with Hydraulic Disc brakes. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.