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    Demo 8 I Alloy

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    2017 Demo 8 I Alloy

    No material has earned its keep on the downhill circuit like our M5 aluminum. The reasons for this are stacking, but primarily, it can all be summed up by stiffness, light overall weight, and strength. That's why you'll find that our Demo 8 I Alloy was constructed from it. Not only that, but it also features a 1.5-inch forged head tube to enhance most of these qualities. As for the ride, the Demo 8 pairs our S3 Geometry with an asymmetric frame design that ensures plenty of access, a roomy top tube for added control, ultra-short, nimble chainstays, a low bottom bracket that keeps you feeling planted, and a slack front end that provides the utmost in responsive handling at speed. For suspension, this Demo features 200mm up front via a RockShox BoXXer RC 650b and 200mm of travel at the rear controlled by a custom-tuned FOX VAN RC. Together, the combo ensures that you'll be able to rocket over any terrain with confidence. And when you add in a build kit consisting of SRAM's powerful Guide R brakes, a durable one-by SRAM drivetrain, and our legendary Butcher & Slaughter DH tires, you get a bike that wants nothing more than to be pushed harder and faster.

    Technical Specifications

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    FRAMESET

    FRAME

    M5 alloy, S3 Geometry, carbon link and seatstay, BB30, full internal cable routing, 135mm dropouts, lipped and sealed cartridge bearing pivots, replaceable derailleur hanger, 200mm of travel

    SEAT BINDER

    Alloy, 34.9mm

    SUSPENSION

    REAR SHOCK

    FOX/Specialized Van RC, rebound & compression adjust, 9.5x3.0""

    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

    WHEELS

    RIMS

    Roval 650b, alloy, 24mm inner width, 32h

    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

    SPOKES

    DT Swiss Industry, stainless, 3x, 2.0""

    FRONT TIRE

    Butcher, DH casing, 650bx2.5"", 60TPI, wire bead

    REAR TIRE

    Slaughter, DH casing, 650bx2.3"", 60TPI, wire bead

    INNER TUBES

    Standard, Presta valve

    DRIVETRAIN

    REAR DERAILLEUR

    SRAM GX Type 2.1, short cage, 10-speed

    SHIFT LEVERS

    SRAM X7, 10-speed, trigger

    CASSETTE

    SRAM PG-1030, 10-speed, 11-36t

    CHAIN

    SRAM PC-1031, 10-speed w/PowerLink

    CRANKSET

    SRAM Descendant, BB30, 7050 alloy arms, 32T chainring, 165mm

    CHAINRINGS

    SRAM 36T

    BOTTOM BRACKET

    SRAM BB30, 83mm

    COCKPIT

    STEM

    Specialized P.Series MTB, forged alloy, 4-bolt, 45mm

    HANDLEBARS

    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

    SADDLE

    Body Geometry Phenom Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm

    SEATPOST

    Specialized, 6061 alloy, 2-bolt clamp, 0mm setback, 30.9mm

    BRAKES

    FRONT BRAKE

    SRAM Guide R, hydraulic disc, metallic pads, 200mm Centerline rotor

    REAR BRAKE

    SRAM Guide R, hydraulic disc, metallic pads, 180mm rotor

    ACCESSORIES

    PEDALS

    Specialized Bennies, 6061 alloy body, sealed cartridge bearings, 4.5mm removable pins

    * Weights based on production painted frames as pictured. Actual weights will vary based on colorway, frame size, and component variation. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

    Geometry

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    SHORTMEDIUMLONGEXTRA LONG
    Crank Length165mm165mm165mm165mm
    Handlebar Width800mm800mm800mm800mm
    Stem Length45mm45mm45mm45mm
    Saddle Width143mm143mm143mm143mm
    Seatpost Length300mm300mm300mm300mm
    Seat-Tube Angle74°74°74°74°
    Head-Tube Length105mm105mm105mm105mm
    Head-Tube Angle63.5°63.5°63.5°63.5°
    Chain-Stay Length430mm430mm430mm430mm
    Front-Center754mm779mm799mm819mm
    B-B Drop12mm12mm12mm12mm
    B-B Height342mm342mm342mm342mm
    Bike Stand-Over Height698mm698mm698mm698mm
    Fork Length (full)590mm590mm590mm590mm
    Top-Tube Length (horizontal)571mm596mm616mm636mm
    Seat-Tube Length367mm367mm367mm367mm
    Stack614mm614mm614mm614mm
    Reach395mm420mm440mm460mm
    Trail118mm118mm118mm118mm
    Fork Rake/Offset52mm52mm52mm52mm
    Wheelbase1183mm1208mm1228mm1248mm
    Geometry

    Rider Reviews

    • 5
    • 2 Reviews

    Best bike

    This bike can take literally anything you throw at it! Best bike ever! Had mine since 2017 I got it brand new from specialized and I'm so glad that I did! She's still going like brand new to this day!😎

    Would Recommend?
    Yes!

    Name:
    Haidn

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