2015 Specialized Demo II 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 II in X-Long, the Specialized Demo 8 Frameset in M places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 36 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 26 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −2 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −36 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −26 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 II 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 II X-Long | Specialized Demo 8 Frameset M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 456mm | 420mm | −36 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 | 588mm | |
| Chainstay length | 430mm | 430mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1235mm | 1209mm | −26 mm |
| BB height | 347mm | 343mm | −4 mm |
| Standover | 736mm | 707mm | −29 mm |
| Seat tube length | 417mm | 394mm | −23 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Demo 8 Frameset minus the Specialized Demo II. Full charts: 2015 Specialized Demo II, 2015 Specialized Demo 8 Frameset.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Demo IISpecialized 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 II8 II | Specialized Demo 8 FramesetS-Works Frameset |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Boxxer Team | not listed |
| Rear shock | Öhlins TTX22M | Öhlins TTX22M |
| Shifter | SRAM X9 | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM X0 | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1030 | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM PC-1031 | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM X0 DH | not listed |
| Pedals | Specialized Bennies | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Butcher DH, Specialized Slaughter DH | not listed |
| Hub | Specialized Hi Lo, DT Swiss Star Ratchet | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Guide RS | 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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