2016 Specialized Demo vs 2018 Specialized Demo 8 Frameset
The Specialized Demo 8 Frameset size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Specialized Demo 8 Frameset
Compared with the Specialized Demo in M, the Specialized Demo 8 Frameset in SHORT places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 25 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 25 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- ±0 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −25 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −25 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Demo, MSpecialized Demo 8 Frameset, SHORTDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Demo M | Specialized Demo 8 Frameset SHORT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 420 | 395mm | −25 mm |
| Stack | 614 | 614mm | ±0 mm |
| Head tube angle | 63.5 | 63.5° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 74° | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 596 | 571mm | −25 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 430mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1208 | 1183mm | −25 mm |
| BB drop | 12 | 12mm | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 342 | 342mm | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 698 | 698mm | ±0 mm |
| Seat tube length | 394 | 367mm | −27 mm |
| Head tube length | 105 | 105mm | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 590mm |
Differences are the Specialized Demo 8 Frameset minus the Specialized Demo. Full charts: 2016 Specialized Demo, 2018 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 DemoS-Works 8 | Specialized Demo 8 FramesetS-Works Frameset |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Boxxer Team | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM X01 DH | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM X01 DH | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM X01 DH | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM PC-1130 | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM X0 DH | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM BB30 | not listed |
| Pedals | Specialized Boomslang | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Butcher DH, Specialized Slaughter DH | not listed |
| Hub | DT Swiss Star Ratchet | not listed |
| Rim | Roval 650b | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Guide RS | not listed |
| Handlebar | S Works DH | not listed |
| Stem | Specialized P.Series | not listed |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip | not listed |
| Seatpost | Thomson alloy | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom Expert | not listed |
| Rear shock | not listed | Öhlins TTX |
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