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2009 Specialized Demo vs 2009 Specialized Demo 8 Frameset

We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.

What changes on the Specialized Demo 8 Frameset

Frame stack
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Frame reach
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Wheelbase
−35 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Specialized Demo numbers we have for size M are missing the reach and stack. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Demo MSpecialized Demo 8 Frameset SDifference
Head tube angle64°64°±0.0°
Seat tube angle65°64.5°−0.5°
Effective top tube575not listed
Chainstay length421mm421mm±0 mm
Wheelbase12031168mm−35 mm
BB height368mm368mm±0 mm
Standover759mm754mm−5 mm
Seat tube length432mm432mm±0 mm
Head tube length120not listed

Differences are the Specialized Demo 8 Frameset minus the Specialized Demo. Full charts: 2009 Specialized Demo, 2009 Specialized Demo 8 Frameset.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized DemoSpecialized Demo 8 Frameset

CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

Each bike is ranked against the other downhill bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.

What each ships with

The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.

PartSpecialized Demo7Specialized Demo 8 FramesetFrameset
FrameSpecialized Demo 7 FSR M5Specialized Demo 8 FSR M5
Rear shockFox DHX 5.0Fox DHX 5.0

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