Specialized Demo 8 I Carbon Mountain Bike 2013

Good luck finding a better high-performance carbon-framed DH rig than the Demo 8 I Carbon. With 200mm of front and rear travel, a custom Fox Van RC4 shock, and a RockShox Boxxer RC fork, this machine is one well-thought-out downhill setup.

• Custom-tuned FOX Van RC4 coil shock is designed for high-speed downhill terrain, and features easily adjustable rebound, bottom-out control, high-and-low speed compression and preload
• All-new, Demo 8 FACT 10m carbon frame features 200mm of rear wheel travel, alloy link, rear derailleur protector, downtube protector, and suspension engineered for the world's toughest terrain
• Roval DH rims are 30mm wide, laced with DT Swiss spokes to Specialized hubs with a 20mm front thru-axle and 150x12mm rear thru-axle hub creates a reliable, and super strong wheelset that easily handles the biggest hits
• Specialized Butcher DH 26 x 2.3" soft dual compound front and rear tyres offer great traction with Monster Team approved tread, and a bombproof casing
• Custom Truvativ Descendant crankset with alloy arms, 36T chainring and Gamut bashguard is built for speed and chain retention; works with SRAM X9 Type 2 10-speed rear derailleur for crisp shifts
• RockShox Boxxer RC offers 200mm of travel with externally adjustable compression and rebound, and a 20mm Maxle thru-axle
• The alloy Bennie DH race pedal features a low profile for clearance, sealed cartridge bearings and removable 4.5mm grub pins
• Specialized DH low-rise handlebar is 750mm-wide and ideal for navigating technical terrain
• All-new Sip Grip, a lock-on, Aramid infused, half-waffle MTB grip boosts durability, comfort and control

Tech Specs

FRAME - FACT 10m front triangle, bonded alloy-insert BB and HT, 150mm spacing M5 rear triangle, compact race design, ISCG 05 mount, cartridge bearing rear shock mount, rear derailleur protector, 200mm travel

REAR SHOCK - Custom FOX Van RC4, coil over w/piggy back, compression and rebound adj., 9.5x3", S:350, M:400, L:450

FORK - RockShox Boxxer RC, alloy steerer, external compression and rebound adj., 20mm Maxle DH thru-axle, XS/S: extra-soft spring, M: soft spring, L: medium spring, 200mm travel

HEADSET - 1-1/2" integrated for 1-1/8" steerer, cartridge bearings

STEM - Specialized Direct Mount stem, 6061 alloy, 31.8mm clamp, 4-bolt

HANDLEBARS - Specialized Demo low-rise bar, 7050 alloy, 750mm wide, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 31.8mm

GRIPS - Specialized Sip Grip, half-waffle aramid-infused, XS/S: Regular, Others: XL thickness

FRONT BRAKE - Custom Avid Elixir 5 R, hydraulic disc, metallic pad, HS-1 rotor, 200mm rotor

REAR BRAKE - Custom Avid Elixir 5 R, hydraulic disc, metallic pad, HS-1 rotor, 180mm rotor

BRAKE LEVERS - Custom Avid Elixir 5 hydraulic disc, tool-less reach adj.

REAR DERAILLEUR - SRAM X9 Type 2, 10-speed, short cage

SHIFT LEVERS - SRAM X7, 10-speed, Aluminium trigger, w/MatchMaker clamp

CASSETTE - Shimano Tiagra, 10-speed, 11-25

CHAIN - KMC X10, nickel plate, reusable Missing Link

CRANKSET - Custom SRAM Descendant PF30, 7050 alloy arms, with Gamut P-30 chain guide

BOTTOM BRACKET - SRAM PF30 DH, 83mm shell

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

RIMS - Roval DH 26, alloy disc, 30mm wide w/eyelets, 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

SPOKES - DT Swiss Industry, stainless, 14g

FRONT TYRE - Specialized Butcher DH, 60 TPI, wire bead, soft dual-compound, 26x2.3"

REAR TYRE - Specialized Butcher DH, 60 TPI, wire bead, soft dual-compound, 26x2.3"

INNER TUBES - Standard presta

SADDLE - Specialized DH, 8mm hollow Cr-Mo rails

SEATPOST - Specialized 6061 alloy, two bolt micro adjust, no offset, 30.9mm, 300mm

SEAT BINDER - Specialized 7050 hard anodized alloy, 36.9mm, single bolt

NOTES - Protective clear coat, frame guard, derailleur hanger, reflectors, owners manual