2015 Specialized Demo vs 2015 Specialized Demo 8 Frameset
The Specialized Demo 8 Frameset size closest to your X-long is the X-long. Compare the X-long instead
What changes on the Specialized Demo 8 Frameset
Compared with the Specialized Demo in X-long, the Specialized Demo 8 Frameset in M places the top of the head tube 9 mm lower and 40 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 44 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −9 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −40 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −44 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Only the Specialized Demo is drawn. The Specialized Demo 8 Frameset numbers we have for size M are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Demo X-long | Specialized Demo 8 Frameset M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 460mm | 420mm | −40 mm |
| Stack | 623mm | 614mm | −9 mm |
| Head tube angle | 63.5° | 63.5° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 76° | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 633mm | 588mm | −45 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430mm | 430mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1253mm | 1209mm | −44 mm |
| BB height | 343mm | 343mm | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 718mm | 707mm | −11 mm |
| Seat tube length | 419mm | 394mm | −25 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Demo 8 Frameset minus the Specialized Demo. Full charts: 2015 Specialized Demo, 2015 Specialized Demo 8 Frameset.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized DemoSpecialized Demo 8 Frameset
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 | Specialized Demo 8 FramesetS-Works Frameset |
|---|---|---|
| Rear shock | not listed | Öhlins TTX22M |
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