2015 Trek Session Park 26 vs 2016 Specialized Demo 8 Frameset

What changes on the Specialized Demo 8 Frameset

Compared with the Trek Session Park 26 in M, the Specialized Demo 8 Frameset in L places the top of the head tube 26 mm higher and 42 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 68 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack

+26 mm

Higher front end

Frame reach

+42 mm

Longer frame reach

Wheelbase

+68 mm

Longer: steadier at speed

Head angle

−0.7°

Slacker: calmer steering

Chainstays

+12 mm

Longer: more planted

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Session Park 26 numbers we have for size M are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

Differences are the Specialized Demo 8 Frameset minus the Trek Session Park 26. Full charts: 2015 Trek Session Park 26, 2016 Specialized Demo 8 Frameset.

Where each sits in its class

Trek Session Park 26Specialized 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.