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specialized demo 7 and 8 for 2007 !!!

preppie

preppie

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Aug 30, 2002
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MikeT said:
why have a demo 7 whilst theres a sx trail in production? plus that demo 7 is hella ugly
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I was thinking the same, maybe this Demo7 is a 'pure' slopestyle-BigAir-Northshore and drop oriented bike ?
 
Castle

Castle

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Jun 10, 2002
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hmm it probably will have a more laterally stiff rear end then the sxt, also lil more seatpost adjustment it looks like...... (mmm e-speculation)

only thing I don't like at all on it, is the graphics and 2 piece downtube, that just looks like it's asking for trouble, not to mention it's ugly as crap
 
DVNT

DVNT

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Jul 16, 2004
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I'm sure it's just a prototype and the two piece downtube will go away when it hits production.

 
DVNT

DVNT

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Jul 16, 2004
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does the TT have a slight "nomad style" curve to it?

Or is it just the angle of the photo?
 
bikenweed

bikenweed

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Oct 21, 2004
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DVNT said:
does the TT have a slight "nomad style" curve to it?

Or is it just the angle of the photo?
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My thoughts exactly. Things look a lot smoother up top. This bike would be some good competition for the Nomad, too, although maybe it is a little bit beefier. Hope it won't break at the upper link/seatpost junction, that area takes a lot of force, and that doesn't look to gusseted.
 
Netguy

Netguy

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Nov 8, 2004
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I heard they are not running a Demo9 for 2007, cause there were 3 times as many sales of Demo8's.

I am sure when the production 7 comes out, it will look alot better.
 
Bicyclist

Bicyclist

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Apr 4, 2004
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Damn the new M5 Demo 8 sounds incredible.

I am looking forward to more race bike options. I see a new frame in my future.
 
Radarr

Radarr

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Feb 25, 2004
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I don't know why you guys think it's ugly - I really like it. It reminds me of a demo in the back with a smaller Nomad front triangle. I'm not so sure I really like the big bend in the downtube, but heck, it's not as bad as some downtubes this year. Demo 7 might be the next addition to my stable.
 
bikenweed

bikenweed

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Oct 21, 2004
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Netguy said:
Does anybody know if they are keeping the SX Trail, now that the 7 is out?
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The SX Trail's popularity is amazing. Spesh really hit the nail on the head with that bike. I doubt they'd discontinue it after finally getting the bugs worked out.

As for what the Demo7 is intended for, uh, I dunno either. Maybe more of a do-everything-that-involves-gravity-and-canada, but then again, the BigHit kinda hits that nail pretty well, too, as does the Demo8. Huh. Redundancy, but hey, more choices!

Wait till the geo figures come out, I am hoping it's lower and shorter than a Demo8, making it indeed a "mini DH bike", but there are still a lot of possibilites.
 
S.K.C.

S.K.C.

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Feb 28, 2005
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...yeah - I heard some info about the new Demos from a few people, but didn't want to say anything - especially given the description of the Demo 7. :eviltongu

Now that I can see a pic to match that description - it's worse than I thought. :D

They sort of borrowed the downtube and toptube shape from the 05' Big Hit Spec "Grom" edition:



...but not directly.

They DEFINITELY need to re-shape that downtube to look more... straight - and less... girly?

On the upside though - I am completely stoked about the new M5 alu Demo 8 frame for next year - it's about time they started to lighten up that damn frame...

...now if only they would put a gearbox in there... I wonder...:evil: :D
 
Bicyclist

Bicyclist

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Apr 4, 2004
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My guess is they'll make the Enduro line in between the SXT and regular Enduro this year, and then have the Demo 7 and 8. I don't think they'll continue the Demo 9 either.

That is all 100% speculation but if I were to decide that's what I would do.
 
Monkeybidnezz

Monkeybidnezz

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Dec 16, 2003
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Hmmm I'll have to wait until I see it in person. I remember I hated the intial pics of the Demo before it was released, but then loved it so much after seeing it in person and got one.

I'll admit I'm not a big fan of curvey down or top tubes though..I like the industrial strait tubes as far as looks go.
 
ragin-sagin

ragin-sagin

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Oct 2, 2003
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Quoting website: "Demo8 was 37lbs with no carbon fiber"

Dude, I won't believe it until they show pics on a calibrated scale, with the tires not touching the ground.
 
Bicyclist

Bicyclist

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Apr 4, 2004
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ragin-sagin said:
Quoting website: "Demo8 was 37lbs with no carbon fiber"

Dude, I won't believe it until they show pics on a calibrated scale, with the tires not touching the ground.
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Mine's 41.25 on a digi w/ not that light of stuff. It'd be easy w/ the new frame thats a pound lighter and because he works for Specialized so he gets proto stuff.
 
bikenweed

bikenweed

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Oct 21, 2004
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Demo's aren't light, but they aren't too heavy, either. My SMALL Demo8 was 12.25 for the frame with a steel-sprung Swinger 4 way.
 
Rigger

Rigger

Chimp
Jul 29, 2004
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I was the person who wrote the blog.... I can assure you that Brandon's Demo for 37lbs.
You guys also have to remember that these bikes are handmade protypes.
 
Monkeybidnezz

Monkeybidnezz

Turbo Monkey
Dec 16, 2003
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I'm guessing they idea is trick you eyes like the car manufacturers do when they are testing...I'm surprised I haven't seen may photo shopped models yet. Blacking out the frame with a solid color would be pretty easy.
 
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