e-speculation on new demo
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Go talk to your local Specialized dealer for more info.
We've recieved our 2011 dealer packets and pricing. The info is also available on IBD Specialized site for every bike including the Evo models, Demo, Camber and more.
We've recieved our 2011 dealer packets and pricing. The info is also available on IBD Specialized site for every bike including the Evo models, Demo, Camber and more.
I will speculate that it is the first Demo I have really lusted after. Last years was good but with a 150mm back end and an 83mm BB it is that bit better. I have just got a new bike but I'd see this as a prime contender for its replacement (when that day comes, hopefully be into 2012 product by then)
thats what im going for also, i always like the feel of the bike... i just couldn't do it with the spacings.
Not speculation but actual info from their 2011 catalogue:
Partial Demo 8 Spec:
150mm rear end
BB30 interface
83mm BB
SRAM BLACKBOX Cranks (can't remember the specific name)
2011 Boxxer WC
2011 FOX RC4
Spesh hubs
SRAM/Avid Elixr brakes
Spesh 2.3" Butcher Tires
Partial Demo 8 Spec:
150mm rear end
BB30 interface
83mm BB
SRAM BLACKBOX Cranks (can't remember the specific name)
2011 Boxxer WC
2011 FOX RC4
Spesh hubs
SRAM/Avid Elixr brakes
Spesh 2.3" Butcher Tires
and...
DT Swiss Rims
"New" Codes
X-0 w/ X-9
DT Swiss Rims
"New" Codes
X-0 w/ X-9
Got to play around with my friend's 2011 Demo yesterday at Northstar. Bone stock. Not a great picture, but you get the idea. The reddish-orange color is really, really bright. Bordering on fluorescent.
The new Truvativ cranks (called the Descendant I think) look pretty nice, essentially a beefed-up Stylo. Brakes are pretty snazzy too: new Code calipers with carbon X.O levers.
The new Truvativ cranks (called the Descendant I think) look pretty nice, essentially a beefed-up Stylo. Brakes are pretty snazzy too: new Code calipers with carbon X.O levers.
You can buy them already?
Spec looks good out of the box.
Anyone got a true stock weight on one?
Anyone got a true stock weight on one?
Nope. Probably won't be available till November or December. I just know people who know people.
I feel like those weights are misleading based on the wheels that come on these bikes. For your average hack rider (like me), DT's all-mountain rims aren't gonna hold up very well under normal DH conditions. Wish Specialized would spec some more durable wheelsets on the Demo.
Also, anyone notice the stems are different on the two models pictured above? (Funn on the more expensive model, Truvativ on the other.) Seems like a strange place to differentiate between the higher-end and lower-end bikes.
Also, anyone notice the stems are different on the two models pictured above? (Funn on the more expensive model, Truvativ on the other.) Seems like a strange place to differentiate between the higher-end and lower-end bikes.
- I'm liking the yellow 
I hear they are Carbon fiber
Spesh 2.3's are pretty beefy and are comparable to a Maxxis 2.5" The new Butchers will probably be similar in volume to the 2.3 Clutch/Chunders since they will most likely be utilizing the same casing.
If I'm not mistaken - these are pre-production bikes and not meant to be enitrely representative of the final production run. From what I understand, I don't think the black/yellow paint scheme will be making it to production. The options will be red/white, black/floro yellow (green like that on the Hill signature frames) and red/black/white... shame if that's true because the black/yellow scheme looks BADASS... esp. if you threw some DeeMax Ultimates on there.
EDIT: Actually it could be that the colors in the catalogue might be off on the Yellow/Green color options... their "floro yellow" sure as hell looks green to me on paper.
If I'm not mistaken - these are pre-production bikes and not meant to be enitrely representative of the final production run. From what I understand, I don't think the black/yellow paint scheme will be making it to production. The options will be red/white, black/floro yellow (green like that on the Hill signature frames) and red/black/white... shame if that's true because the black/yellow scheme looks BADASS... esp. if you threw some DeeMax Ultimates on there.
EDIT: Actually it could be that the colors in the catalogue might be off on the Yellow/Green color options... their "floro yellow" sure as hell looks green to me on paper.
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black/green FTW
That is bullsh!t! I want 142! I can't put my wheel on!!!
must spread
So frame only is $2500 if they go according to past Spec releases it may be out end of Sept or Oct.
Yah, I asked because I'm on a set of 2.5 clutch's and going narrower wouldn't really work for any of the DH trails I ride - rocks and 2.3's just don't track well, and end up bouncing around a lot and deflecting more frequently. Specialized usually has their build kits pretty set (save the rims as dexterq pointed out), it would surprise me if they're trying that hard to hit weight that they would sacrifice performance.
DT rims are not the strongest, but they are light. Obviously not the best choice for rocky, fast tracks.
Black&gold will be an option on Demo l. (other option will be black&red)
No more Fox DHX 4.0 on Demo l, Fox Van R insted.
Black&gold will be an option on Demo l. (other option will be black&red)
No more Fox DHX 4.0 on Demo l, Fox Van R insted.
The Spec long travel launch is in crankworx in a week's time for the press. There will be a ton of info floating around then.
Dont worry Carbon rims may be on the horizon from the big S as well!
its actually the new Fox Van RC. good shock. should be a big contender for the entry level shock market. its gonna make waves, works very nicely.
Well almost any company making rims has light am rims
Thats not really saying mutch if they are durable. Imho complete bikes should be durable over super dooper light so people who buy completes had some use out of them(ie. typical weekend warrior types with less technique). Old lapierre builds were good examples of good strenght to weight ratios (except for the dhx air) - 823 rims on a bit heavier syncros hubs, than deemax. All for around what higher demo models retail in europe.
Buy the low end one, have the RC shocked pushed, sell the wheels to get your own...go ride.