[Monkeybidnezz]

OK, I'll admit I wasn't a big fan of the first set of pics of the new Demo 7. I'm glad I held my tongue until I saw more pics. The most recent pic of the 7 looks much nicer IMO... even a peek of the new RS fork...:love:

http://nsmb.com/gear/spec07_05_06.php

 

[stubby]

eww. what have they done

 

[Jeremy R]

Screw the looks or paint jobs.
This is the only important sentence in that write-up:

"Lowering the frame weight became a priority for Brandon and the team as well as further lowering the centre of gravity, improving square-edged bump performance along with simplifying and lowering the cost of production."

A pound lighter, even lower center of gravity, improved square edge hits, and it sounds like it may be cheaper.
They can paint mine by covering it up with Dr. Phil stickers.

Luck Fooks. I just care about the ride.

 

[CBJ]

Just care abou the ride have you lost it man - its all about the looks and hanging out down by the lift.

 

[seismic]

I think the bike looks terrible....but ok, I have never been a fan of the Demos.

 

[Torrendo]

Hi, first post for me on RM

Don´t like the new desing very much...apart fron the colours that may not be the production ones, that downtube is too far forward...prefer the old desing with the rib cage problem fixed.

What cought me eye was the brakes on the WC equipped Demo 8, new Avids, Hayes, 4 pots?

 

[Kntr]

Were is that trail? Salvation?

 

[Tarpon]

They are just doing what they should have done in the first place. The old Demo series was full of a lot of expensive technology (design and manufacturing), it was more of a 'look at what we can do' bike than anything else. So now after a couple of years they are trying to solve the problem more efficiently. Better late than never.

 

[BigMike]

Why are they getting rid of the Demo9??

 

[Universe]

Demo 9 sales were way down. Demo 8 will get a thru axel next year. I think it makes sense. Production models should look more refined.

 

[Jimmy_Pop]

Screw the looks or paint jobs.
This is the only important sentence in that write-up:

"Lowering the frame weight became a priority for Brandon and the team as well as further lowering the centre of gravity, improving square-edged bump performance along with simplifying and lowering the cost of production."

A pound lighter, even lower center of gravity, improved square edge hits, and it sounds like it may be cheaper.
They can paint mine by covering it up with Dr. Phil stickers.

Luck Fooks. I just care about the ride.

Sorry but that logic is all whack, otherwise we would all have very loving, caring, faithfull, UGLY wives/girlfriends.

 

[teaguers]

Were is that trail? Salvation?

Its on Mt. Seymour.

 

[vitox]

They are just doing what they should have done in the first place. The old Demo series was full of a lot of expensive technology (design and manufacturing), it was more of a 'look at what we can do' bike than anything else. So now after a couple of years they are trying to solve the problem more efficiently. Better late than never.

although the cast HT is fly

 

[TheInedibleHulk]

So is the boxxer gonna get 40mm stanctions next year?

 

[Zark]

no more Demo 9 for '07. Interesting

 

[TheInedibleHulk]

Hey Zark, it's prescription, not perscription.

 

[Jeremy R]

Sorry but that logic is all whack, otherwise we would all have very loving, caring, faithfull, UGLY wives/girlfriends.

No, its simply function over form.
I have been around bikes for so long, that I think what looks "good" in a DH frame is the right design, geometry etc...
I care more about a low center of gravity than I do a paint job for instance.
And since you made the weak female analogy:
When I see a DH bike with a goofy high BB or a whacked out head angle, its like seeing a hot chick turn around with a cig in her mouth, and Tammy Faye's makeup kit.
It just ruins it.

 

[BigMike]

When I see a DH bike with a goofy high BB or a whacked out head angle, its like seeing a hot chick turn around with a cig in her mouth, and Tammy Faye's makeup kit.
It just ruins it.

 

[bdamschen]

I thought these were pre production bikes anyhow? Chances are some of the lines will get cleaned up, and the paint jobs won't be as crazy. Like Jeremy said, this:

"Lowering the frame weight became a priority for Brandon and the team as well as further lowering the centre of gravity, improving square-edged bump performance along with simplifying and lowering the cost of production."

is the only important part of the article because the cosmetics of the bike will change.

 

[Dr. Ill]

It's like a Demo and a trail sx. they should call it Trailmo sx

 

[SuboptimusPrime]

If you read the article it clearly states that the downtube and graphics will be different on the production model...

 

[mandown]

If you read the article it clearly states that the downtube and graphics will be different on the production model...

yeah, they will probably find a way for it to suck even more. like an army of vacuums

 

[SK6]

 

[bizutch]

yeah, they will probably find a way for it to suck even more. like an army of vacuums

 

[Spunger]

no more Demo 9 for '07. Interesting

Man that sucks that's what I wanted

Maybe the Demo 8 is just as good as the 9, but hopefully they beef it up a little bit as I thought that was the only difference between the 8 and 9 (well an inch of travel) but that the 9 would be suited better for bigger guys/guys who do drops etc.....

The Demo 7's look pretty close to an Enduro just with a more complicated rear end. The paint jobs though......ehhhh I don't like

 

[dexterq20]

I don't care how you paint those bikes, they're still funny-looking. It'll be interesting to see if the prices drop significantly for '07, since the current Demos are ridiculously expensive.

 

[Monkeybidnezz]

I'm curious why they don't make an adjustable travel mode for the frame vs having 2 different frames. Give the new 8 a 1.5 head tube with adjustable travel like the Fly and call it a day. Saves on production costs, and unless the weight is hugely different should pretty much ride the same.

 

[Jeremy R]

I'm curious why they don't make an adjustable travel mode for the frame vs having 2 different frames. Give the new 8 a 1.5 head tube with adjustable travel like the Fly and call it a day. Saves on production costs, and unless the weight is hugely different should pretty much ride the same.

I think they are turning the Demo 8 into more of a racer with an even slacker HA etc......
But I have to tell you, after having actually raced my 06 Demo this weekend, I hope they do not change much. I am loving that bike.

 

[stubby]

yeah i like the old rib cage look like on my demo, i hate change!

 

[stubby]

oh and you dont want a ugly chick that rides good! you want a good ride and a hot body!!

 

[dirt-dart]

they are looking kind of "mountain cycle".... and i abseloutly hate hate hate just how faggwety mountain cyclel looks, and yes i know its not the looks, its the ride, but i still hate the way the tubing is all big and bubbly

 

[Jeremy R]

oh and you dont want a ugly chick that rides good!

That is filthy rich considering you just bought a gold-plated Haro.
Did you get the new Linda Tripp model?

 

[stubby]

yeap!
i have a ugly chick that rides good!

 

[stubby]

does any of the sei guys still have any dhr frames left?

 

[Jeremy R]

does any of the sei guys still have any dhr frames left?

Nope, those bikes ruled too.
I am glad that you like your Haro though.
See ya at ETSU.

 

[vibiker]

Were is that trail? Salvation?

Its on Mt. Seymour.

Below Corkscrew on the way to Boogie Man to be more specific. Pingu I believe.

 

[Monkeybidnezz]

I think they are turning the Demo 8 into more of a racer with an even slacker HA etc......
But I have to tell you, after having actually raced my 06 Demo this weekend, I hope they do not change much. I am loving that bike.

Yeah, if the HA and maybe wheel bases were different for more FR vs DH geos I guess it makes a lot more sense.

I don't know if I'll ever get a 1.5 fork, but wouldn't mind having the bigger head tube on my D9 like the DHR. I think it would be nice if they speced both frames with 1.5....options are always nice.

 

[stubby]

I think i should refer to the haro as tammy faye from now on!

 

[stubby]

I played with the shock plates and i think i lowerd the bb height, Its at 14 inches i think. Ill post some pics later but I dont have any directions about what link plates do what i just guessed so im not sure what i accomplished. cya at etsu

 

[bizutch]

I played with the shock plates and i think i lowerd the bb height, Its at 14 inches i think. Ill post some pics later but I dont have any directions about what link plates do what i just guessed so im not sure what i accomplished. cya at etsu

somebody snap a pic of Jeremy's eyes on that last straight...wanna see if he will have that "Peanuty log" look in his eyes again.