check ou the pic link. pretty interesting:
http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/5255030/
One word is: AMAZING
http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/5255030/
One word is: AMAZING
Spoted! NEW 2011 demo 8 in Portugal
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Is that a 150 rear end ???????
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Is it CARBON !!!!
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Is it CARBON !!!!
Nice, I could get into that.
no vivid at the back. wonder if the DLC stuff will make it onto 2011 boxxers..
Whoa, is that Rock Shox Ride camp? They were supposed to be released in July in Colorado, ha.
Would be strange with a Fox rear shock.
I've been told it's because Fox has a deal with Specialized to be the OEM supplier of shocks. Team can run RockShox but the production bike still has to come with an RC4.
The yoke has to be specially machined for each different shock eyelet So while an OE deal may be a large part of it, not stocking a million different yokes is also a reason. The team bikes have custom ones.
I understand what your saying but surely Speccy / RS would just tool up for a production run ?
Maybe these are still proto's ???
When are they going to stop with this proprietory bs
Why would you do a production run for multiple shocks though? You do a run for your OE, as Lee has pointed out.
What I meant was that if Speccy was going to run RS on their initial proddy bikes then those involved would just tool up for it, even at the proto stage - surely.
Right. They have prototype yokes. Look at Sam and Brendan's bikes. 
However, as lee pointed out, Fox is a HUGE oe dealer for specialized, so it makes sense they have RC4s.
However, as lee pointed out, Fox is a HUGE oe dealer for specialized, so it makes sense they have RC4s.There's a big difference between tooling up to make a couple protos and tooling up to make a production run.
Hey just looking at the main frame it looks like a pretty close layout to my katipo,
with the positon of the link, swing arm mounts and shock also the framing arond the shock and so on, or am I way off??
with the positon of the link, swing arm mounts and shock also the framing arond the shock and so on, or am I way off??
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Don't forget Giant the new Glory is real nice. I rode specialized since 03 though they were great till I switched to Giant this year
Siiiiiiiiiick! Prob be getting one to replace my 08 Demo. Assuming the BB is low enough and the HA is slack enough =P
moar.
Super slack ----super trendy
The new bike is supposed to drop 3 pounds off the 2010 complete(info via local sales rep).
My 2010 Demo 8 II was 38lbs stock. Stock 35lbs DH bike? wow!
My 2010 Demo 8 II was 38lbs stock. Stock 35lbs DH bike? wow!
What is QFT??
As soon as I get the ok, I have a bunch of closeup shots of the bike to let loose on RM.
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Ah thanks for clarifying that.
Yeah seriously. The mountain bike industry really needs to stop with it. It's freakin' lame.
google translate: "Demo 8 Centre of gravity lowered with refocusing of the masses towards the pedals, lean frame, same geometry except for a top-tube shortened by a few millimeters. 4 sizes with an Intoduction S Troy Brosnan! Bases and shorter stays (hydrofrmage) to clear the crossing legs while pedaling. Shock longer with a bit more progressive. All places where the mud could have been hidden or housing parts redesignated. New bottom bracket system based on Pressfit BB30 86mm width
The Demo 7 disappears and is replaced by the SX Trail, which gains in travel."
http://www.velovert.com/information/2747/specialized-2011-epic-stumpjumper-ht-camber-demo-et
If possible could you get some concrete specs as well eg: BB width, rear hub spacing , rake etc. I would rather here it from the horses mouth as opposed to e-spec Cheers
The shell is actually 83, and is compatible with all current DH cranks.
Sometimes existing standards don't allow you to achieve the next level of performance. We'd all still be running square taper bottom brackets if someone didn't bust the mold.
The shocks (Rock Shox or Fox) have stock eyelets - nothing special on the shock itself. Specialized will have Fox and Rock Shox bearing extensions available immediately, with more options down the road.
We believe the benefits of this design far outweigh the inconvenience of the need for different shock extensions. Though we understand that many people might want to run aftermarket shocks, which is why we intend to accommodate all the options for you.
Jason C