Specialized Demo Expert Features
Pair an irrational appreciation for speed with the unmatched versatility of being able to run a traction-loving 29-inch front wheel and a snappy 27.5-inch rear, and you have the fastest, most capable Demo to date. The Demo Expert adds planted, confident control to the mix with an assist from RockShox’s BoXXer Select 29 fork featuring their DH DebonAir spring and a Super Deluxe Select Coil shock offering external rebound adjustment. Should your riding style or terrain require, the Demo's adjustable rear end means 29-inch rear wheel compatibiity is on deck, ready to deliver.
SRAM Code RS four-piston brakes front and rear give you the power to slow down with almost telepathic immediacy, while the Demo Expert’s suspension platform injects just the right amount of anti-rise into the kinematics equation in order to keep your weight low and centered, maximizing rear-wheel traction when you need it most.
At a Glance
- The Demo Expert M5 alloy frame is fully optimized to take advantage of the traction benefits of a 29-inch front wheel and the increased manueverability of a 27.5-inch rear wheel while maintaiining the ability to change your rear wheel size to 29-inch to suit different terrain and riding styles with an adjustable rear end that ensures chainstay length and bottom-bracket height stay dialed no matter the hoop size.
- The Rockshox Super Deluxe Select DH coil shock may be heavy on adjectives, but it’s even heavier on performance, offering external low speed compression and rebound adjustment while the Trunnion mount offers extra bushing overlap for increased durability.
Component Specifications
| Frame | 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 |
| Seat Binder | Alloy, 34.9mm |
| Fork | RockShox BoXXer Select 29, DH DebonAir spring, adjustable low-speed compression, adjustable rebound, short crown, 20x110mm thru-axle, 56mm offset, 200mm of travel |
| Rear Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Select Coil, external rebound adjust, Trunnion mount, 225x75 |
| Shift Levers | SRAM GX DH, trigger, 7-speed |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX DH, 7-speed, trigger |
| Cassette | SRAM GX DH, 7-speed, 11-25t |
| Chain | SRAM PC1110 w/ Powerlink™ |
| Crankset | DESCENDANT DH, DUB, alloy, Direct mount ring, 165mm |
| Chain Rings | 34T |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB, 83mm |
| Rims | Roval 29" Alloy DH, 28mm internal width, 28h, tubeless ready |
| Front Hub | Alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 20x110mm, 28h |
| Rear Hub | Alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 32h |
| Spokes | DT Swiss Industry |
| Front Tire | Butcher, GRID GRAVITY casing, GRIPTON® T9 compound, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3" |
| Rear Tire | Butcher, GRID GRAVITY casing, GRIPTON® T9 compound, 27.5x2.3" |
| Inner Tubes | Standard, Presta Valve |
| Front Brake | SRAM Code RS, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 200mm |
| Rear Brake | SRAM Code RS, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 200mm |
| Stem | Descendant 35mm Direct Mount Stem, 50mm length |
| Handlebars | Specialized Trail, 7050 alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 30mm rise, 800mm, 35mm clamp |
| Grips | Specialized Trail Grips |
| Saddle | Body Geometry Henge DH, hollow Cro-Mo rails, 130mm |
| Seatpost | Specialized, 6061 alloy, 2-bolt clamp, 0mm setback, 30.9mm |
Specialized Demo Expert
| Bike/Frame Size | S2 | S3 | S4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stack | 632 mm | 632 mm | 632 mm |
| Stack (29 mid) | 629 mm | 629 mm | 629 mm |
| B-B Height | 350 mm | 350 mm | 350 mm |
| B-B Height (29 mid) | 355 mm | 355 mm | 355 mm |
| B-B Height (27.5 mid) | 345 mm | 345 mm | 345 mm |
| B-B Drop | 25 mm | 25 mm | 25 mm |
| Trail | 130 mm | 130 mm | 130 mm |
| Trail (29 mid) | 127 mm | 127 mm | 127 mm |
| Trail (27.5 mid) | 132 mm | 132 mm | 132 mm |
| Fork Rake/Offset | 56 mm | 56 mm | 56 mm |
| Front-Center | 801 mm | 821 mm | 841 mm |
| Front-Center (29 mid) | 801 mm | 821 mm | 841 mm |
| Stack (27.5 mid) | 635 mm | 635 mm | 635 mm |
| Front-Center (27.5 mid) | 801 mm | 821 mm | 841 mm |
| Chain-Stay Length (29) | 448 mm | 448 mm | 448 mm |
| Chain-Stay Length (27.5) | 438 mm | 438 mm | 438 mm |
| Chain-Stay Length (mid) | 443 mm | 443 mm | 443 mm |
| Wheelbase (27.5) | 1239 mm | 1259 mm | 1279 mm |
| Wheelbase (29) | 1249 mm | 1269 mm | 1289 mm |
| Wheelbase (mid) | 1244 mm | 1264 mm | 1284 mm |
| Seat-Tube Length | 394 mm | 420 mm | 420 mm |
| Seat-Tube Angle | 78.2° | 76.8° | 76.8° |
| Seat-Tube Angle (29 mid) | 78.5° | 77.1° | 77.1° |
| Reach | 426 mm | 446 mm | 466 mm |
| Seat-Tube Angle (27.5 mid) | 77.8° | 76.4° | 76.4° |
| Reach (29 mid) | 430 mm | 450 mm | 470 mm |
| Reach (27.5 mid) | 423 mm | 443 mm | 463 mm |
| Head-Tube Length | 105 mm | 105 mm | 105 mm |
| Head-Tube Angle | 62.8° | 62.8° | 62.8° |
| Head-Tube Angle (29 mid) | 63.2° | 63.2° | 63.2° |
| Head-Tube Angle (27.5 mid) | 62.5° | 62.5° | 62.5° |
Size Guide: Specialized Demo Expert
