2017 Specialized Demo II Alloy vs 2018 Specialized Demo 8 Frameset
The Specialized Demo 8 Frameset size closest to your SHORT is the SHORT. Compare the SHORT instead
What changes on the Specialized Demo 8 Frameset
Compared with the Specialized Demo II Alloy in SHORT, the Specialized Demo 8 Frameset in LONG places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 45 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 45 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- ±0 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- +45 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +45 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Demo II Alloy, SHORTSpecialized Demo 8 Frameset, LONGDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Demo II Alloy SHORT | Specialized Demo 8 Frameset LONG | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 395mm | 440mm | +45 mm |
| Stack | 614mm | 614mm | ±0 mm |
| Head tube angle | 63.5° | 63.5° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 74° | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 571mm | 616mm | +45 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430mm | 430mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1183mm | 1228mm | +45 mm |
| BB drop | 12mm | 12mm | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 342mm | 342mm | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 698mm | 698mm | ±0 mm |
| Seat tube length | 367mm | 367mm | ±0 mm |
| Head tube length | 105mm | 105mm | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 590mm |
Differences are the Specialized Demo 8 Frameset minus the Specialized Demo II Alloy. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Demo II Alloy, 2018 Specialized Demo 8 Frameset.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Demo II AlloySpecialized Demo 8 Frameset
Each bike is ranked against the other downhill bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Specialized Demo II Alloy8 II Alloy | Specialized Demo 8 FramesetS-Works Frameset |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Boxxer Team | not listed |
| Rear shock | Öhlins TTX | Öhlins TTX |
| Shifter | SRAM X9 | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM X0 | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-1030 | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM PC-1031 | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM X0 DH | not listed |
| Pedals | Specialized Bennies | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Slaughter, Specialized Butcher | not listed |
| Hub | DT Swiss 350 | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Guide RS | not listed |
| Stem | Specialized P.Series | not listed |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom Comp | not listed |
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