2010 Specialized Demo II 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
- +36 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.0°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Only the Specialized Demo II is drawn. The Specialized Demo 8 Frameset numbers we have for size M are missing the reach and stack.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Demo II S | Specialized Demo 8 Frameset M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 404mm | not listed | |
| Stack | 588mm | not listed | |
| Head tube angle | 65° | 64° | −1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 65° | 64.5° | −0.5° |
| Chainstay length | 421mm | 421mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1160mm | 1196mm | +36 mm |
| BB height | 362mm | 368mm | +6 mm |
| Standover | 748mm | 759mm | +11 mm |
| Seat tube length | 432mm | 432mm | ±0 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Demo 8 Frameset minus the Specialized Demo II. Full charts: 2010 Specialized Demo II, 2009 Specialized Demo 8 Frameset.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Demo IISpecialized Demo 8 Frameset
AggressivePositionUpright
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.
| Part | Specialized Demo II7 II | Specialized Demo 8 FramesetFrameset |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Demo 7 FSR M5 | Specialized Demo 8 FSR M5 |
| Fork | RockShox Totem Solo | not listed |
| Rear shock | Specialized DHX RC4 | Fox DHX 5.0 |
| Shifter | SRAM X9 | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM X.0 | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano HG80 | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM PC-971 | not listed |
| Crankset | FSA Gravity Lite DH | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | FSA BB-7000 | not listed |
| Pedals | Specialized Lo-Pro Mag | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Clutch SX, Specialized Chunder SX | not listed |
| Hub | Specialized Hi Lo | not listed |
| Rim | DT Swiss F550 | not listed |
| Brake | Avid Code CR Mag | not listed |
| Stem | Specialized extension | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Enduro | not listed |
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