Specialized Demo 8 Frame
(discontinued)

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downhill demo-lition
Rating:
The Good
price, durability, bb height, chainstay, geo
The Bad
so many working parts
Overall Review:

Being this is my first and only dh bike im not going to try and compare it to others. I have had this frame for 2 seasons now and it is has held up to all the hype IMO. I do not have the carbon version for a good reason because I knew I would take a few spills and plus I knew i was going to ride it until the wheels fell off. I have ridden this bike through rain, chunder and sunshine and it has been flawless. The suspension set up makes it easy to pedal for a dh rig on some of the flat spots if your trying to crank and get that KOM. The rear end and geo of the bike make it easy to jump and keep speed. I did notice the lower bb height helps with cornering. The bike can be a pain with the way the rear shock is set up to adjust but once you find your settings its fine. One thing i find annoying is how many moving parts there are and pivots. They obviously do this for a reason with their engineering beliefs but maintenance can be a pain. I went through and put new grease in all the bearings to make it run like butter again and simply get the mechanics down on how the bike goes together (nerdy side of me).

Cornerning = great

jumping = great

stability = well thats for longer rear ends but imo is just fine

durability = I have beat this thing up but it just goes and goes with a little tlc here and there

geo = great

pedal = hopefully your not doing much of this but it does do fine in those flat spots

fastest = we will see once gwin actually wins on it

overall this is an awesome frame to have and would recommend it.

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Fast and Fun DH Frame that Just Goes
Rating:
The Good
Stiff, fast frame that just loves to go
The Bad
Press fit bottom bracket
Overall Review:

I am really impressed with the quality of this frame, the first thing I noticed when I sat on the Demo was how stiff it was and how well it keeps its momentum, even in the parking lot as soon as you put the cranks down it just speeds up and wants to keep on going. The welds are beautiful and comparable to some of the high-end boutique bikes. Access to the shock is very good, so when on the trail adjustments are required it results in a very fast and easy process. When you need to remove or insert the shock back into the frame it is a very easy procedure as well. I am riding a small and find the frame perfect for me ( I am five foot ten and prefer smaller frames), the low top tube is very noticeable and favorable.

The ride: Overall a couple of words come to mind when speaking about the Demo’s ride quality, speed and momentum. This thing just loves to go fast and within a couple of first rides I was riding my local trail at a faster speed, this was more so evident in the corners, the bike just seems to convey confidence in the corners. It also seems to carry its speed out of turns and bumps, no matter what you throw at it, the bike just accelerates.

I remember reading reviews about the Demo and everyone raved about how well it corners, I can now say this is absolutely true. This thing just loves to corner, it somehow allows you to enter in corners faster as well as accelerate out of them at top speed, the bike just seems to carry its momentum very well. I assume this is due to the angles and the short chain stays, so far I am a big fan of this.

In regards to jumping the bike feels really good in the air, it pops really well and stays stable in the air. Landings are very smooth and confident. The bottom bracket height although noticeable being very low, I haven’t had any issues and haven’t hit the cranks/pedals, but I’ve definitely noticed the benefits of the low BB height.

Pivots are solid and provide a very smooth ride in all conditions. In regards to the price the frame comes in at about $2600 that includes a Cane Creek Double Barrel and headset and seatpost which is a pretty good deal for a frame of this caliber. Another cool thing are the bolts that hold the brake and derailleur cables, this is a very simple solution and keeps the cables tidy.

One thing to note is that this frame is a press fit bottom bracket; this means you will require a bottom bracket adapter in order to get most cranks into the frame.

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Specifications

Product
Specialized Demo 8 Frame
Riding Type
Freeride / Bike Park
Downhill
Rider
 
Sizes and Geometry
M
L
XL
Wheel Size
 
Frame Material
Aluminum
Frame Material Details
M5 Manipulated Alloy
Rear Travel
200mm
Rear Shock
Custom Õhlins TTX22M, Coil Over with Piggy Back, Spherical Bearing Mount, High/Low Speed Compression, Rebound Adjust, 9.5x3.0"
Head Tube Diameter
1.5"
Bottom Bracket
SRAM, PF30 to BSA 83mm Adapter
Rear Dropout / Hub Dimensions
135mm x 12mm
Front Derailleur Size
N/A
Seatpost Diameter
30.9mm
Max Tire Size
 
ISCG Tabs
ISCG 05
Bottle Cage Mounts
N/A
Colors
Gloss Black/Charcoal/Rocket Red, Gloss Gallardo Orange/Moto Orange/Black
Warranty
Lifetime Frame, 5 Years Suspension Attachment Points and Related Equipment (Pivot Points, Bushings, Chainstays, Seat Stays, Shock Links, Fasteners)
Weight
N/A
Miscellaneous
 
Price
$2,900.00
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