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When sending it full gas down the run, you want confidence that your bike will perform…
When sending it full gas down the run, you want confidence that your bike will perform as it should, and no material has earned its keep on the downhill circuit like our M5 aluminium. 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 in order to make your next shred-sesh that much more fun.
It's more than a one-trick-pony, though, as 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 RS 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.
M5 alloy construction works in tandem with our S3 Geometry, an asymmetric frame design, and a 1.5” forged head tube to create the ultimate race machine. The design is relatively compact in order increase manoeuvrability and responsiveness, while the 200mm of travel at the rear makes the bike capable of taking on the biggest of hits in stride. And to fill out all of the details that make the difference on race day, we’ve included an ISCG ‘05 mount for chain guides and a rear derailleur protector to keep you shifting smoothly through rock gardens and unexpected strikes.
RockShox BoXXer RC 650b fork is purposefully designed for the most demanding terrain on earth. With 200mm of travel, Motion Control IS damping for maximum efficiency, and Power Buldge reinforced lower legs that allow oversized bushings for incredible stiffness, it'll leave you with nothing but confidence.
The clutched SRAM GX rear derailleur all but eliminates dropped chains, so you're able to rail through rock gardens while still being able to sprint out of them.
FRAME
M5 alloy, S3 Geometry, carbon seatstay, BB30, full internal cable routing, 135mm dropouts, lipped and sealed cartridge bearing pivots, replaceable derailleur hanger, 200mm of travel
SEAT BINDER
Alloy, 36.9mm
REAR SHOCK
FOX/Specialized Van RC, rebound & compression adjust, 9.5x3.0"
FORK
RockShox BoXXer Team 27.5, coil spring, S: Extra soft spring, M: Soft spring, L: Medium spring, XL: Firm spring, 200mm of travel, Charger Damper, compression adjust, rebound adjust, alloy steerer, 48mm offset, Maxle Lite DH
RIMS
Roval 27.5, alloy, 24mm internal width
FRONT HUB
Specialized disc, alloy flange & disc mount, sealed cartridge bearings, 20mm thru-axle, 32h
REAR HUB
Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x135mm spacing, 32h
SPOKES
DT Swiss Industry, stainless, 3-cross, 2.0"
FRONT TIRE
Butcher, DH casing, 27.5 b x2.5", 60 TPI, wire bead
REAR TIRE
Butcher, DH casing, 27.5 b x2.3", 60 TPI, wire bead
INNER TUBES
Standard, Presta valve
REAR DERAILLEUR
SRAM GX, Type 2.1, short cage
SHIFT LEVERS
SRAM X7, trigger
CASSETTE
SRAM PG-1030, 10 speed, 11-36 last three cogs removed
CHAIN
SRAM PC-1031, 10-speed w/ PowerLink
CRANKSET
Custom SRAM Descendant, BB30, 7050 alloy arms w/ Gamut bashguard, 165mm
CHAINRINGS
Steel, 30T
BOTTOM BRACKET
SRAM BB30, 83mm
STEM
Specialized Direct Mount DH Stem, two-piece, forged alloy, 45mm
HANDLEBARS
Specialized DH, 7050 alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 27mm rise, 800mm, 31.8mm clamp
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
FRONT BRAKE
SRAM Guide R, hydraulic disc, organic pads, Guide S4 4-piston caliper, 200mm rotor
REAR BRAKE
SRAM Guide R, hydraulic disc, organic pads, Guide S4 4-piston caliper, 180mm rotor
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 colourway, frame size, and component variation. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
SHORT | MEDIUM | LONG | EXTRA LONG | |
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Crank Length | 165mm | 165mm | 165mm | 165mm |
Handlebar Width | 800mm | 800mm | 800mm | 800mm |
Stem Length | 45mm | 45mm | 45mm | 45mm |
Saddle Width | 143mm | 143mm | 143mm | 143mm |
Seatpost Length | 300mm | 300mm | 300mm | 300mm |
Stack | 614mm | 614mm | 614mm | 614mm |
Reach | 395mm | 420mm | 440mm | 460mm |
Head Tube Length | 105mm | 105mm | 105mm | 105mm |
Head Tube Angle | 63.5° | 63.5° | 63.5° | 63.5° |
BB Height | 342mm | 342mm | 342mm | 342mm |
BB Drop | 12mm | 12mm | 12mm | 12mm |
Trail | 118mm | 118mm | 118mm | 118mm |
Fork Length, Full | 590mm | 590mm | 590mm | 590mm |
Fork Rake/Offset | 52mm | 52mm | 52mm | 52mm |
Front Center | 754mm | 779mm | 799mm | 819mm |
Chainstay Length | 430mm | 430mm | 430mm | 430mm |
Wheelbase | 1183mm | 1208mm | 1228mm | 1248mm |
Top Tube Length, Horizontal | 571mm | 596mm | 616mm | 636mm |
Bike Standover Height | 698mm | 698mm | 698mm | 698mm |
Seat Tube Length | 367mm | 367mm | 367mm | 367mm |
Seat Tube Angle | 74° | 74° | 74° | 74° |
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