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2018

Specialized S-Works Demo 8

Specialized Demo 2018

7500

Downhill

Size / Short, MD, Long, Long

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At a glance

The 2018 Specialized S-Works Demo 8 is an Downhill Carbon mountain bike. It sports 27.5" wheels, is priced at $7,500 USD, comes in a range of sizes, including Short, MD, Long, Long, has RockShox suspension and a SRAM drivetrain. The bike is part of Specialized's Demo range of mountain bikes.

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Specifications

Frameset
  • Frame
    S-Works FACT 11m, S3 Geometry, carbon front triangle, full carbon rear end, new team alloy link, FACT IS construction, BB30, full internal cable routing, 135mm dropouts, lipped and sealed cartridge bearing pivots, replaceable derailleur hanger, 200mm of travel
  • Fork
    RockShox BoXXer, RockShox BoXXer WC 27.5, Charger Damper, air spring, compression adjust, rebound adjust, alloy steerer, 48mm offset, Maxle Lite DH, 200mm of travel
  • Shock
    Custom Öhlins TTX, Twin-Tube design, high- and low-speed compression adjust, rebound adjust, 9.5x3"
Wheels
  • Hubs
    Custom DT Swiss 350, 135mm spacing, SRAM XD driver, 54T ratchet, 12mm thru-axle, 32h
  • Wheels
    Roval 27.5, alloy, 24mm internal width
  • Wheel Size
    27.5"
  • Spokes
    DT Swiss Competition, stainless, black,x2.0x1.8x2.0
  • Tires
    Butcher, DH casing, 27.5 b x2.5", 60 TPI, wire bead
Drivetrain
  • Chain
    SRAM GX, SRAM PC1130 chain, 11-speed w/ PowerLink
  • Crank
    SRAM X0, SRAM X0 DH, carbon, 104 BCD spider, 165mm crankarm w/ Gamut bashguard, SRAM, 34T
  • Bottom Bracket
    SRAM BB30, 83mm
  • Rear Derailleur
    SRAM X01, SRAM X01 DH, short cage, 7-speed
  • Shifters
    SRAM X0, SRAM X0 DH, 7-speed, trigger
Components
  • Brakeset
    SRAM Code RSC, SRAM Code RSC, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, metallic pads, 200mm rotor
  • Handlebar
    Specialized DH, FACT carbon, 6-degree upsweep, 8-degree backsweep, 27mm rise, 800mm, 31.8mm
  • Saddle
    Body Geometry Phenom Expert, Adaptive Edge design, hollow titanium rails, carbon fiber base, 143mm
  • Seatpost
    Thomson, alloy, straight, 12-degree clamp
  • Stem
    Specialized Direct Mount DH Stem, two-piece, forged alloy, 45mm
  • Grips
    Specialized Sip Grip, half-waffle, S/M: regular thickness, L/XL: XL thickness

FAQ

Q: How much is a 2018 Specialized S-Works Demo 8?

A 2018 Specialized S-Works Demo 8 is typically priced around $7,500 USD when new. Be sure to shop around for the best price, and also look to the used market for a great deal.

Q: Where to buy a 2018 Specialized S-Works Demo 8?

The 2018 Specialized S-Works Demo 8 may be purchased directly from Specialized.

Q: What size wheels does the 2018 Specialized S-Works Demo 8 have?

The 2018 Specialized S-Works Demo 8 has 27.5" wheels.

Q: What size 2018 Specialized S-Works Demo 8 should I get?

The 2018 Specialized S-Works Demo 8 comes in sizes Short, MD, Long, Long. After measuring your height, use the size chart below to find the typical Specialized S-Works Demo 8 size for your height. Remember that these sizes are a general guide and bike sizes can vary between riders and bikes. The best way to find your size is to go for a test ride.

Rider Height (cm) Rider Height (in) Frame Size
148cm - 158cm 4'10" - 5'2" XS
158cm - 168cm 5'2" - 5'6" S
168cm - 178cm 5'6" - 5' 10" M
178cm - 185cm 5'10" - 6'1" L
185cm - 193cm 6'1" - 6'4" XL
193cm - 198cm 6'4" - 6'6" XXL

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