2015 Specialized Demo I 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 I in X-Long, the Specialized Demo 8 Frameset in SHORT places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 61 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 51 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −2 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −61 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −51 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 I is drawn. The Specialized Demo 8 Frameset numbers we have for size SHORT are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Demo I X-Long | Specialized Demo 8 Frameset SHORT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 456mm | 395mm | −61 mm |
| Stack | 616mm | 614mm | −2 mm |
| Head tube angle | 63.5° | 63.5° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 63° | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 577mm | |
| Chainstay length | 430mm | 430mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1235mm | 1184mm | −51 mm |
| BB height | 347mm | 343mm | −4 mm |
| Standover | 736mm | 702mm | −34 mm |
| Seat tube length | 417mm | 394mm | −23 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Demo 8 Frameset minus the Specialized Demo I. Full charts: 2015 Specialized Demo I, 2015 Specialized Demo 8 Frameset.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Demo ISpecialized 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 I8 I | Specialized Demo 8 FramesetS-Works Frameset |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox BoXXer RC | not listed |
| Rear shock | Fox Van RC | Öhlins TTX22M |
| Shifter | SRAM X7 | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM X-9 | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1030 | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM 1031 | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM Descendant | not listed |
| Pedals | Specialized Bennies | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Butcher DH, Specialized Slaughter DH | not listed |
| Hub | Specialized Hi Lo | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Guide R | not listed |
| Handlebar | Specialized Demo | not listed |
| Stem | Specialized P.Series | not listed |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom Comp | not listed |
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