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Specialized Demo 8 II Downhill Full Suspension

5/5 (2 Reviews)

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MSRP : $6400.00


Product Description

RockShox Boxxer World Cup fork gives a big hint at where this bike is heading, with the same chassis that Specialized - Monster Energy riders Sam Hill and Brendan Fairlclough rely upon.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Custom SRAM Descendant 36t crankset with alloy arms and Gamut bash guard is tough enough for the most bomber descents
  • 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


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Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:5
Submitted by csmaller a Cross Country Rider from Cottonwood Heights, UT, USA

Date Reviewed: September 2, 2011

Strengths:    bombproof, super light, sweet boxxer shock, easy to throw around in the air, responsive

Weaknesses:    kryptonite?

Bottom Line:   
the bike is frikkin ridiculous! 37 pound DH rig that you can still ride as a Freeride is ya really want to? I went from a flatline 2 tank at 47 pounds and riding it i feel like i got liposuction. this thing is amazing and fun. cant wait to beat it up at Winter park this weekend! stupid ridiculous fun bike. My days of spandex and clipless are almost over methinks. I tried several different bikes and nothing compares

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Favorite Trail:   Little Cottonwood (Quarry Trail)

Duration Product Used:   Less than 1 month

Price Paid:    $3200.00

Purchased At:   a friend

Similar Products Used:   Rocky Mountain Flatline

Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:5
Submitted by steven rooke a Downhiller from chamonix

Date Reviewed: July 30, 2006

Strengths:    Accessability, ease of maintenance. Geometry. Response/Set-up options. Components.

Weaknesses:    Fox rear shock incompatibility. Not sure whether tis is an imperial to metric problem, but is easily solved.

Bottom Line:   
I finally took the plunge having persued the Demo for a few years. Nearly fainted at the bank when the cash was put in my hand. Nearly threw up when i rested the bike against my sofa and began to wonder what else i or someone in need, could have done with the money.We have had a checkered start, mainly to do with the service from the shop where i bought her. I now sleep with her and we are due to marry in October. She helps me realise my dreams as age chases me to break them in two.

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Favorite Trail:   plein joux-chedde

Duration Product Used:   3 months

Price Paid:    $4000.00

Purchased At:   zero-g, chamonix

Similar Products Used:   First true DH.

Bike Setup:   Factory
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