Sam Hill won the 2010 World UCI DH MTB Championship on this bike. What more do you need to know?
This updated version of the already legendary Demo 8 is even lighter and yet stronger than the previous incarnations. The revised shock shuttle has allowed the Specialized designers to increase the progression in the linkage for a totally bottomless feel.
The spec list on this bike is what DH riders dream of; which makes the super low price even more impressive
Features:- Fox DHX RC4 rear shock provides a combination of externally adjustable high and low-speed compression, and bottom out control for complete tunability.
- Uber-light, 200mm-travel RockShox BoXXer World Cup DH dual-crown fork offers complete adjustability with high/low-speed compression and beginning/ending stroke rebound; Solo Air cartridge allows simultaneous negative/positive air spring tuning.
- Custom Avid Code X.0 hydraulic disc brakes for lightweight precision, modulation and power, plus carbon levers with tool-less reach and pad contact adjustment.
- SRAM 9-speed 12-26t cassette for smooth shifting through those quick terrain changes.
- Custom SRAM Descendant 36t crankset with alloy arms and Gamut bash guard is tough enough for the most bomber descents.
- DT Swiss rims and spokes, paired with Specialized Hi Lo disc hubs with 20mm front thru-axle, create a reliable, fast, and super strong wheelset that easily handles the biggest hits.
The Specialized Demo 8 II 2011 Features are:Frame: M5 manipulated alloy, compact race design, 1.5inch forged HT, Magnesium link, ISCG 05 mount, cartridge bearing rear shock mount, rear derailleur protector, 8inch travel
Rear Shock: Fox DHX RC4, coil over w/piggy back, rebound and High/Low speed compression and bottom-out control adj., 9.5x3, XS: 300, S:350, M:400, L:450
Fork: RockShox Boxxer World Cup, Mission Control damper, alloy steerer, low/high speed compression and rebound adj. with bottom out control, 20mm Maxle DH thru-axle, 200mm travel
Headset: 1.5inch integrated for 1 1/8inch steerer, cartridge bearings
Stem: Funn RSX 31.8" direct mount
Speed: 9
Rear Mech: SRAM X.0, 9-speed, short cage
Chainset: BlackBox SRAM Descendant, 7050 alloy arms, Custom 36t ring, Gamut bash guard, 36t alloy
Bottom Bracket: Custom SRAM PF-30 DH, 83mm shell
Cassette: SRAM PG-970, 12-26t
Chain: SRAM PC-971, 9-speed w/Power Link
Front Brake: Custom Avid Code X.0, hydraulic disc, tool-less reach and pad contact adj., Code calliper, metallic pads, stainless hardware, 203mm rotor
Rear Brake: Custom Avid Code X.0, hydraulic disc, tool-less reach and pad contact adj., Code calliper, metallic pads, stainless hardware, 185mm rotor
Rims: Custom DT Swiss F550, 30mm wide, 32h
Front Hub: Specialized Hi Lo disc, laser-etched logo, sealed cartridge bearing, 20mm thru-axle, 32h
Rear Hub: Specialized Hi Lo disc, 150mm, hollow 12mm Cr-Mo axle w/ RD guard, 32h
Tyres: Specialized Butcher DH, DH casing, wire bead, soft dual compound, 26x2.3 Front Specialized Butcher DH, DH casing, wire bead, soft dual compound, 26x2.3 Rear
Seatpost: Thomson straight w/ 12 degree clamp, 367mm
What is a Full Suspension Bike?
Theyre designed for a variety of off-road uses: cross-country, trail riding, free riding, downhill riding and north shore riding. They improve comfort, control and efficiency by keeping the wheels in contact with the trail more. This translates to a smoother, faster ride. Suspension travel can range widely with shorter travel more suited to cross-country and the longer travel for DH and Free ride. They can be referred to as FS, full suspension or dual suspension.