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2017 Specialized Demo II Alloy vs 2019 Trek Session C 27.5 Frameset

The S is the Trek Session C 27.5 Frameset size closest to your SHORT Specialized Demo II Alloy. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.

What changes on the Trek Session C 27.5 Frameset

Compared with the Specialized Demo II Alloy in SHORT, the Trek Session C 27.5 Frameset in S places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 15 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 33 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+2 mm
About the same height
Frame reach
+15 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+33 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
+15 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2017 Specialized Demo II Alloy (SHORT)The Specialized Demo II Alloy frame drawn to scale.J 1183

Only the Specialized Demo II Alloy is drawn. The Trek Session C 27.5 Frameset numbers we have for size S are missing the seat angle.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Demo II Alloy SHORTTrek Session C 27.5 Frameset SDifference
Reach395mm410+15 mm
Stack614mm616+2 mm
Head tube angle63.5°63.5°±0.0°
Seat tube angle74°not listed
Effective top tube571mm579+8 mm
Chainstay length430mm445+15 mm
Wheelbase1183mm1216+33 mm
BB drop12mm20+8 mm
BB height342mm356+14 mm
Standover698mm738+40 mm
Seat tube length367mm425+58 mm
Head tube length105mm115+10 mm

Differences are the Trek Session C 27.5 Frameset minus the Specialized Demo II Alloy. Full charts: 2017 Specialized Demo II Alloy, 2019 Trek Session C 27.5 Frameset.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Demo II AlloyTrek Session C 27.5 Frameset

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartSpecialized Demo II Alloy8 II AlloyTrek Session C 27.5 Frameset27.5 Frameset
ForkRockShox Boxxer Teamnot listed
Rear shockÖhlins TTXnot listed
ShifterSRAM X9not listed
DerailleurSRAM X0not listed
CassetteSRAM PG-1030not listed
ChainSRAM PC-1031not listed
CranksetSRAM X0 DHnot listed
PedalsSpecialized Benniesnot listed
TireSpecialized Slaughter, Specialized Butchernot listed
HubDT Swiss 350not listed
BrakeSRAM Guide RSnot listed
StemSpecialized P.Seriesnot listed
GripsSpecialized Sip Gripnot listed
SaddleSpecialized Phenom Compnot listed
Framenot listedTrek OCLV
Headsetnot listedFSA Orbit

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