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2025 YT Tues Core vs 2025 Specialized Demo Race

The S4 is the Specialized Demo Race size closest to your L YT Tues Core. 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 Specialized Demo Race

Compared with the YT Tues Core in L, the Specialized Demo Race in S4 places the top of the head tube 12 mm lower and 4 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 8 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
−12 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−4 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
+8 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−0.4°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
+7 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2025 YT Tues Core (L) and 2025 Specialized Demo Race (S4), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The YT Tues Core is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Demo Race is the colored outline on top.J 1276

YT Tues Core, LSpecialized Demo Race, S4Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementYT Tues Core LSpecialized Demo Race S4Difference
Reach470466mm−4 mm
Stack644mm632mm−12 mm
Head tube angle63.262.8°−0.4°
Seat tube angle76.576.8°+0.3°
Chainstay length441mm448mm+7 mm
Wheelbase1276mm1284mm+8 mm
BB drop2525mm±0 mm
BB heightnot listed350mm
Seat tube lengthnot listed420mm
Head tube lengthnot listed105mm

Differences are the Specialized Demo Race minus the YT Tues Core. Full charts: 2025 YT Tues Core, 2025 Specialized Demo Race.

Where each sits in its class

YT Tues CoreSpecialized Demo Race

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.

PartYT Tues CoreCore 1Specialized Demo RaceRace
FrameYT Ultra Modulus Carbonnot listed
ForkMarzocchi Bomber 58Öhlins DH38 M.1 29
Rear shockMarzocchi Bomber CRÖhlins TTX22 M.2
ShifterTruVativ Descendant GXSRAM X01 DH
CranksetTruVativ Descendant GXSRAM X01 DH
Wheelset27.5 inch Aluminumnot listed
TireMaxxis AssegaiSpecialized Cannibal
BrakeSRAM DB8 StealthSRAM Maven Ultimate
HandlebarRace Face ChesterRenthal Fatbar 35
StemRace Face ChesterRenthal Integra
SeatpostSDG I-Beamnot listed
SaddleSDG I-Fly 2.0Specialized Henge DH
Derailleurnot listedSRAM X01 DH
Cassettenot listedSRAM X01 DH
Chainnot listedSRAM PC-1130
Bottom bracketnot listedSRAM DUB
Hubnot listedDT Swiss 350
Rimnot listedRoval Traverse
Gripsnot listedDeity Lockjaw

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