SPECIALIZED DEMO RACE MOUNTAIN BIKE 2021
A downhill bike that's all about speed, the Specialized Demo Race Mountain Bike offers a blend of traction and nimble manoeuvrability thanks to its mixed wheel size - with a 29" front wheel and 27.5" to the rear. Numerous World Cup successes attest to its capability, and an adjustable rear end means the back wheel can changed between 29" or 27.5" thanks to the smart pivot flip-chip, so wheel size can be altered to best suit riding style or terrain.
The revised axle path is more rearward, redirecting energy more efficiently to the suspension for minimised fatigue and lessened rear wheel hang-up - so nothing gets in the way of that all-important speed. 200mm of tasty travel is packed into the RockShox BoXXer Ultimate 29 fork, and the RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate DH Coil delivers serious performance with rebound adjustment and external low speed compression. There's no stiction to overcome for this coil shock, meaning plush performance all ride long.
Sure stopping power is delivered by the 4-piston SRAM Code RSC hydraulic disc brakes regardless of terrain or conditions and the compact 7-speed SRAM DH-specific X01 components are super light, with larger gearing jumps between cogs eliminating the need to double-shift. X01 DH may not be a jack of all trades, but it's certainly a master of one - downhill. It's quiet, with trigger-like responsive shifting and a spot on gearing range fit for purpose, with a chunky ribbed chainstay protector eliminating chain slap and downtube protector preserving the frame.
SPECIFICATION
Frame Specialized M5 alloy, Style-Specific DH Geometry, Horst pivot flip-chip for 27.5" or 29" rear wheel, BSA threaded BB, full internal cable routing with option for full external brake, 148mm rear spacing, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, replaceable derailleur hanger, 200mm of travel
Fork RockShox BoXXer Ultimate 29, Charger 2.1 Damper, DH DebonAir spring, short crown, 20x110mm thru-axle, 56mm offset, 200mm of travel
Rear Shock RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate DH Coil, external low speed compression, external rebound adjust, Trunnion mount, 225x75
Bottom Bracket SRAM DUB, 83mm
Stem Specialized Descendant 35mm Direct Mount Stem, 50mm length
Handlebar Roval Traverse SL Carbon, riser bar, 6-degree upsweep, 8-degree backsweep, 30mm rise, 800mm, 35.0mm
Grips Specialized Deity Knuckleduster, Black
Front Brake SRAM Code RSC, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 220mm rotor
Rear Brake SRAM Code RSC, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 200mm rotor
Brake Levers SRAM Code RSC
Rear Derailleur SRAM X01 DH, 7-speed, trigger
Shift Levers SRAM X01 DH, trigger, 7-speed
Chain SRAM PC1130 with Powerlink, 11-speed
Cassette SRAM X01 DH, 7-speed, 10-24t
Crankset SRAM X01 DH, DUB, carbon, Direct mount ring, 165mm
Front Wheel Specialized alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 20x110mm, 28h 6-bolt disc hub, Roval Alloy DH, 29", 28mm internal width, tubeless-ready rim, DT Swiss Competition, stainless steel, 14g spokes
Rear Wheel DT Swiss 350, SRAM XD freehub, 6-bolt disc, high-low flange, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm spacing, 28h hub, Roval Alloy DH, 27.5", 28mm internal width, tubeless-ready rim, DT Swiss Competition, stainless steel, 14g spokes
Front Tyre Specialized Butcher BLCK DMND, 29x2.3" clincher
Rear Tyre Specialized Butcher BLCK DMND, 27.5x2.3" clincher
Saddle Specialized Body Geometry Henge DH, hollow titanium rails, 130mm
Seatpost Thomson, alloy, straight, 12-degree clamp
Pedals Available to be purchased separately
