would you rather have a demo 8 with a dhx anda titanium spring or a demo 9 with a dhx air. it would be mainly for trail riding but also jumps and drops
the problem is fox doesnt make the right size dhx air for the demo 8 but they do for the demo 9 so what would the weight comparisons be between the dhx air on the demo 9 and the demo 8 with the ti spring
the demo 8 frame is about 1.5 -2lbs lighter than the demo 9 w/ stock shocks swinger 4 way. giving the 9 w/ air and 8 w/ti possibly a 1lb differance between the two. With the 1" less travel and slightly lower bb I think the d8 is the better choice. I love my d9 but would trade it for a d8 in a heartbeat. plus you can use a reg 135mm rear wheel on the d8
What shock size does the D8 use? I'm guessing 8.75x2.75".
Bicyclist, why get a 7.25" travel air sprung Demo8 when you could get an SXT for even less weight and only slightly less travel? I say 8" ti sprung Demo8 is the best choice, only 1/2b heavier than a DHX air but with a better feel and a full 8" travel.
I still hope Fox comes out with an 8.75x2.75" DHX air for late '06. So many bikes use that size.
Best thing I did to my demo 9 was the dhx w/ ti spring. It blows the swinger away. Not too sure about the dhx air anyway. i never really liked the feel of an air shock and how will it hold up compared to a coil? no doubt demo 8 is the way to go. If you get a d8 in a small and you don't like it I'll trade you my d9 w/dhx and ti coil.
What shock size does the D8 use? I'm guessing 8.75x2.75".
Bicyclist, why get a 7.25" travel air sprung Demo8 when you could get an SXT for even less weight and only slightly less travel? I say 8" ti sprung Demo8 is the best choice, only 1/2b heavier than a DHX air but with a better feel and a full 8" travel.
I still hope Fox comes out with an 8.75x2.75" DHX air for late '06. So many bikes use that size.
I'm just saying it's an option. And I think the way a bike sits is more important than anything. I've ridden Enduros (the new and old ones) extensively and the new SX Trail briefly and I much prefer my Demo 8. It sits lower and it feels better to me.
^ The Demo8 might sit lower than last years SXT but not this years. My Enduro sits super low, especially when properly sagged. I do agree though that travel numbers are secondary to geometry and overall feel.
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