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 X9, 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, alloy link and chainstays, FACT IS construction, BB30, full internal cable routing, 135mm dropouts, lipped and sealed cartridge bearing pivots, replaceable derailleur hanger, 200mm travel
Suspension Fork
RockShox BoXXer RC 650b, S: Extra soft spring, M: Soft spring, L: Medium spring, XL: Firm spring, 200mm travel, compression adjust, rebound adjust, alloy steerer, 48mm offset, Maxle Lite DH
Rear Shock
Custom Öhlins, high/low speed compression adjust, rebound adjust, 9.5x3""
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, 11-36t
Crank
Custom SRAM Descendant, BB30, 7050 alloy arms, thin 36T ring, w/ Gamut bashguard
Bottom Bracket
SRAM, BB30, 83mm
Chain
SRAM PC-1031, 10-speed, w/ PowerLink, nickel finish
Pedals
Specialized Bennies, 6061 alloy body, sealed cartridge, 4.5mm removable pins
Wheels
Front Hub
Specialized, Hi Lo disc, sealed cartridge bearings, 20mm thru-axle, 36h
Rear Hub
Specialized, Hi Lo disc, hollow Cr-Mo axle, 32h
Rims
Roval 650b, alloy, 24mm inner width, 32h
Spokes
DT Swiss Industry, stainless
Tires
Specialized Butcher DH, 60TPI, wire bead, 650bx2.5""
Brakes
Brakes
SRAM Guide R, metallic pads, 200mm Centerline rotor
Brake Levers
SRAM Guide R, alloy lever, reach adjust
Cockpit
Stem
Specialized P.Series MTB, forged alloy, 4-bolt
Handlebar
Specialized Demo, 7050 alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 25mm rise, 780mm, 31.8mm
Grips
Specialized Sip Grip, light lock-on, half-waffle, S/M: regular thickness, L/XL: XL thickness
Headset
1-1/8"" upper, 1-1/2"" lower, semi-integrated, cartridge bearings
Seat
Saddle
Body Geometry Phenom Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm
Seatpost
Specialized, 6061 alloy, 2-bolt, 0mm setback, 30.9mm
Model Overview
Demo 8 I Carbon is a Specialized Demo model. Specialized released 63 bikes variations of this model so far. Take a sneak peek at all Specialized Demo bikes models from 2016, by clicking here.
Safety
When you go for a ride, don’t forget to put your helmet on. Moreover, ride with traffic, not against it. This will help you stay visible to drivers and also makes it easier for them to see you.
Average price for Downhill bikes
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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.
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. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Fork material
The fork on this bike is made out of aluminum, so there won’t be much extra weight added to the bike. However, they are not so stiff as carbon forks are.
Rear Shock
Specialized Demo 8 I Carbon bike has the Custom Öhlins model installed, and has a travel of 200mm. Rear shocks give you increased comfort, control, and traction, which is important when cornering or braking. This allows you to ride faster on bumpy roads. To sum up, always consider getting a bike that has a rear shock as well.
Wheels
As for the wheels, Specialized Demo 8 I Carbon 2016, has a 27.5″ aluminum model. 27.5″ wheels are a mixture between 29″ wheels and 26″ wheels. However, the overall traction of 27.5″ wheels is lower than 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, your safety is in good hands.
Sizes
Specialized Demo 8 I Carbon 2016 is available in one size only. In conclusion, make sure it fits you, or look for another model.