Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 26" -
Travel Front 180mm -
Fork RockShox
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Groupset X0, X9 -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 1 × 9 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
SM
158cm - 170cm
MD
168cm - 179cm
LG
176cm - 187cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Demo 7 FSR M5 manipulated alloy, 7"" travel, Magnesium link, asymetrical rear triangle, ISCG mount, adj. geometry, 1.5"" forged HT, cartridge bearing rear shock mount, rear derailleur protector
Suspension Fork
RockShox Totem Solo Air, 180mm travel, external compression and rebound adj. 1.5"" alloy steerer tube, 20mm thru-axle w/ Maxle 360
Rear Shock
Specialized DHX RC4 coil 8.5x2.375"" for Demo 7, rebound adj. High and low speed compression adj. and bottom out control, S:450, M:500, L:550
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM X-0, 9-speed, short cage
Shift Levers
SRAM X-9 aluminum trigger
Cassette
Shimano HG80, 9-speed, 11-34t
Crank
FSA Gravity Lite DH, hollow forged arms, 36t alloy ring with Gamut P-30 chainguide
Bottom Bracket
FSA BB-7000 for Gravity Lite crank, 73mm shell
Chain
SRAM PC-971, 9-speed w/Power Link
Pedals
Specialized Lo-Pro Mag
Wheels
Front Hub
Hi-Lo disc, 20mm thru-axle, 32h
Rear Hub
Thru axle 135mm, hollow 10mm Cr-Mo axle w/ RD guard
Rims
Custom DT Swiss F550, 30mm wide, 32h
Spokes
DT Swiss Competition 2.0/1.8/2.0mm stainless
Tires
Specialized Clutch SX 26x2.3"", SX casing, aramid bead, dual compound
Brakes
Brakes
Custom Avid Code CR Mag hydraulic disc, Mag CR lever with tooless reach and pad contact adj. Code caliper, stainless hardware, 203mm rotor
Brake Levers
Custom Avid Code CR Mag Hydraulic, tool-less reach and pad contact adj.
Cockpit
Stem
Specialized 1.5"", 35mm extension, OS 31.8, 4-bolt, forged
Handlebar
Specialized Demo low-rise bar, 7050 alloy, 31.8mm, 750mm wide, 9 degree backsweep, 6 degree up
Grips
Specialized waffle lock on grip with alloy end plugs
Headset
1.5"" Threadless, lightweight 7050 alloy cups
Seat
Saddle
Specialized Enduro, 8mm hollow Cr-Mo rails, SL foam
Seatpost
Thomson straight w/ 12 degree clamp, 367mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | SM | MD | LG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.46 mm | 1.37 mm | 1.31 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 374 mm | 374 mm | 374 mm |
| Stack | 586 mm | 586 mm | 586 mm |
| Reach | 402 mm | 427 mm | 447 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 580 mm | 600 mm | 622 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74.5 ° | 74.5 ° | 74.5 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 432 mm | 432 mm | 457 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 66 ° | 66 ° | 66 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 120 mm | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 419 mm | 419 mm | 419 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1158 mm | 1183 mm | 1203 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | -31 mm | -31 mm | -31 mm |
| Standover Height | 746 mm | 751 mm | 761 mm |
| Wheels | 26" | 26" | 26" |
| Rider Min Height | 158 cm | 168 cm | 176 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 170 cm | 179 cm | 187 cm |
About this model
Demo 7 II is a Specialized Demo model. Specialized released 63 bikes variations of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Specialized Demo bikes models from 2010, here.
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.
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Demo 7 II components
Fork
Specialized Demo 7 II 2010 bike is equipped with the RockShox fork, and has 180mm travel. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. In conclusion, always look for a fork with decent travel when you buy a bike.
Fork material
Demo 7 II has an aluminum fork, which doesn’t add too much extra weight to the bike. However, it is not so stiff as steel or carbon forks are.
Wheels
As for the wheels, Specialized Demo 7 II 2010, has a 26″ aluminum model. These wheels give you great handling over your bike. However, they provide less traction than 29″ wheels do.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Specialized Demo 7 II has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.
Sizes
Demo 7 II comes in 3 sizes, that range from 158 cm – 187 cm (5.18 ft – 6.14 ft). In short, it won’t be difficult to find the right one for you.