2017 Trek Session DH 27.5 vs 2018 Specialized Demo 8 Frameset

What changes on the Specialized Demo 8 Frameset

Compared with the Trek Session DH 27.5 in M, the Specialized Demo 8 Frameset in SHORT places the top of the head tube 11 mm higher and 13 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 22 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack

+11 mm

Higher front end

Frame reach

−13 mm

Shorter frame reach

Wheelbase

−22 mm

Shorter: quicker to change direction

Head angle

−0.7°

Slacker: calmer steering

Chainstays

−13 mm

Shorter: livelier

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Session DH 27.5 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 DH 27.5. Full charts: 2017 Trek Session DH 27.5, 2018 Specialized Demo 8 Frameset.

Where each sits in its class

Trek Session DH 27.5Specialized 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.