2016 Specialized Demo 8 Frameset vs 2018 Trek Session C 27.5 Frameset
The L is the Trek Session C 27.5 Frameset size closest to your XL Specialized Demo 8 Frameset. 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 8 Frameset in XL, the Trek Session C 27.5 Frameset in L places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 10 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +2 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −10 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +8 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +15 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Only the Specialized Demo 8 Frameset is drawn. The Trek Session C 27.5 Frameset numbers we have for size L are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Demo 8 Frameset XL | Trek Session C 27.5 Frameset L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 460 | 450 | −10 mm |
| Stack | 614 | 616 | +2 mm |
| Head tube angle | 63.5 | 63.5° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | 636 | 606 | −30 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 445 | +15 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1248 | 1256 | +8 mm |
| BB drop | 12 | 20 | +8 mm |
| BB height | 342 | 356 | +14 mm |
| Standover | 698 | 746 | +48 mm |
| Seat tube length | 419 | 456 | +37 mm |
| Fork length | 590 | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 105 | 115 | +10 mm |
Differences are the Trek Session C 27.5 Frameset minus the Specialized Demo 8 Frameset. Full charts: 2016 Specialized Demo 8 Frameset, 2018 Trek Session C 27.5 Frameset.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Demo 8 FramesetTrek Session C 27.5 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 8 Frameset | Trek Session C 27.5 Frameset27.5 Frameset |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | not listed | Trek OCLV |
| Headset | not listed | FSA Orbit |
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