2022 Specialized Demo Expert vs 2023 Santa Cruz V10 CC DH S
The S is the Santa Cruz V10 CC DH S size closest to your S2 Specialized Demo Expert. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Santa Cruz V10 CC DH S
Compared with the Specialized Demo Expert in S2, the Santa Cruz V10 CC DH S in S places the top of the head tube 7 mm lower and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −7 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +1 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- −8 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.1°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
Only the Specialized Demo Expert is drawn. The Santa Cruz V10 CC DH S numbers we have for size S are missing the chainstay length.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Demo Expert S2 | Santa Cruz V10 CC DH S S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 426mm | 427 | +1 mm |
| Stack | 632mm | 625 | −7 mm |
| Head tube angle | 62.8° | 62.9 | +0.1° |
| Seat tube angle | 78.2° | 77.8 | −0.4° |
| Chainstay length | 448mm | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 1239mm | 1231 | −8 mm |
| Seat tube length | 394mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 105mm | not listed | |
| BB height | not listed | 353 | |
| Standover | not listed | 726 |
Differences are the Santa Cruz V10 CC DH S minus the Specialized Demo Expert. Full charts: 2022 Specialized Demo Expert, 2023 Santa Cruz V10 CC DH S.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Demo ExpertSanta Cruz V10 CC DH S
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 ExpertExpert | Santa Cruz V10 CC DH S |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox BoXXer 29 | not listed |
| Rear shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Select | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM GX DH | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX DH | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM GX DH | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM PC1110 | not listed |
| Crankset | Specialized DESCENDANT DH | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Butcher | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Code RS | not listed |
| Stem | Specialized Descendant | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Henge DH | not listed |
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