As ridden by Sam Hill and Brendan Fairclough on the Monster Specialized team
With 3 World Championship titles to its name, the Demo 8 has proven its winning pedigree to the highest level. Build with a no compromise spec, the bike features the much sought after Cane Creek Double Barrel shock and the highly tuneable Rock Shox Boxxer World Cup fork, designed with input from the BLACKBOX athletes. SRAM X0 10-speed gearing, Avid Code X0 brakes and Renthal Fat Bar handlebars complete the build to the level which should leave no excuses for reaching the top step of the podium.
FRAME: M5 manipulated alloy, compact race design, 1-1/2" forged HT, magnesium link, ISCG 05 mount, cartridge bearing rear shock mount, rear derailleur protector, 200mm travel
REAR SHOCK: Cane Creek Double Barrel, coil over w/piggy back, high/low speed compression and high/low speed rebound, 9.5x3", XS: 300, S:350, M:400, L:450
FORK: RockShox Boxxer World Cup, Mission Control damper, alloy steerer, low/high speed compression and rebound adj. w/ bottom out control, 20mm Maxle DH thru-axle, 200mm travel
HEADSET: 1-1/2" integrated for 1-1/8" steerer, cartridge bearings
STEM: Specialized Direct-Mount stem, 40mm length, 31.8mm, 4-bolt, forged
HANDLEBARS: Renthal Fat Bar, 780mm wide, 7º backsweep, 31.8mm
GRIPS: Specialized lock-on, S/M: Grappler, Others: Grappler XL
FRONT BRAKE: Custom Avid Code X0 World Cup, hydraulic disc, tool-less reach, Code calliper, semi-metallic pad, stainless hardware, 200mm rotor
REAR BRAKE: Custom Avid Code X0 World Cup, hydraulic disc, tool-less reach, Code calliper, semi-metallic pad, stainless hardware, 180mm rotor
BRAKE LEVERS: Custom Avid X0, carbon blade, tool-less reach adj., w/MatchMaker clamp
REAR DERAILLEUR: SRAM X0 DH, 10-speed, short cage
SHIFT LEVERS: SRAM X9, 10-speed, trigger, w/MatchMaker clamp
CASSETTE: SRAM PG-1050, 10-speed, 11-26t
CHAIN: KMC X-10, 10-speed, w/ reusable Missing Link, nickel plates
CRANKSET: SRAM X0 DH, carbon arms, single ring, PF30 spindle, 165mm, w/Gamut P-30 chainguide
CHAINRINGS: 36T thin alloy
BOTTOM BRACKET: Custom SRAM PF30 DH, 83mm shell
PEDALS: Specialized Benies, low profile with removable pins
RIMS: Roval DH 26, 30mm wide w/eyelets, 32h
FRONT HUB: Specialized Hi Lo disc, laser-etched logo, sealed cartridge bearing, 20mm thru-axle, 32h
REAR HUB: Specialized Hi Lo disc, 150mm, hollow 12mm Cr-Mo axle w/ RD guard, 32h
SPOKES: DT Swiss Competition 2.0/1.8/2.0mm stainless
FRONT TYRE: Specialized Butcher DH, DH casing, wire bead, soft dual-compound, 26x2.3"
REAR TYRE: Specialized Butcher DH, DH casing, wire bead, soft dual compound, 26x2.3"
INNER TUBES: Presta valve 26x2.4/2.75, 2.25mm thick
SADDLE: Specialized DH, 8mm hollow Cr-Mo rails
SEATPOST: Thomson straight w/ 12º clamp, 367mm
SEAT BINDER: 34.9mm clamp ID, 7050 hard anodized alloy collar, single bolt
NOTES: Protective clear coat, derailleur hanger, reflectors, owners manual
