Product Description
Personal preference is a big factor in bike specs, but virtually any DH rider would covet the chance to build a Demo 8 just the way they like it.
- Tough and agile M5 alloy FSR frame with 8" of front and rear wheel travel, oversized forged head tube, and uber-stout Fox shock is engineered for DH domination
- Fox DHX RC4 rear shock provides a combination of externally adjustable high and low-speed compression, and bottom out control for high speed bump mastery
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JohnnyGent
a Downhiller
from Aliso ViejoDate Reviewed: September 24, 2011
Strengths: Geometry, smooth cycling of the rear travel, low top tube, adjustable BB height, low BB and short chain stays which REALLY rail berms, jumps well, gives you the choice to either plow through stuff or be nimble and playful on the bike.Bottom Line: This is my first real true DH bike. I rode a 2008 Giant Glory FR for 2 years and it treated me well. But this thing, holy cow. Its a dream. The rear suspension is so smooth and plush and feels bottomless. The first DH'n I did on it was at Mammoth and the rear travel was soooooo smooth that it made my fork feel like poo. I weigh 210 pounds geared up and had to put the stock spring back in my boxxer just to make it feel right. The bike jumped very well and really got me in and out of berms quickly but more importantly, CONFIDENTLY. Also, being a big and heavy guy I have to have a stiff and strong frame. I never felt any flex or weakness in any berms or flowy sections of trail. Another plus for the bike is how stable it is at speed and on steep trails. Never makes me feel like I'm going to go OTB.
However, here is an "issue" I had if could even call them that. Bottom bracket sits really low in the lowest setting. I hit my bash guard pretty hard on a rock on Follow Me in Mammoth on a step down which had a good sized rock in the landing. Let it be known though that the bottom bracket can be raised 10mm by rotating a bearing (?) in the eye of the shock closes to the rear wheel. After rotated the bearing in the shock eye I did not have any more issues.
Like many other bikes out there right now the Demo is doing it right. For my hard earned money the Specialized warranty that backs my demo is also a nice incentive. I would definitely recommend this bike/frame to someone. In fact, I recommended it to my buddy and he has one on order.
Favorite Trail: Mammoth, Laguna Trails
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$1750.00
Purchased At: The Path Bike Shop
Similar Products Used: Glory
Bike Setup: 2011 Demo I frame (gold) w/ stock 2011 Fox Van RC, 2008 Boxxer team, Saint 4 piston brakes, x-9 shifting, RF cranks, Kenda Excavator front & El Moco rear
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