2023 Specialized Demo Race Downhill Mountain Bike - Gloss Midnight

Dedicated to achieving ultimate speed, the Specialized Demo Downhill Full Suspension Mountain Bike has consistently aimed for the pinnacle of performance. With the Demo Race, this pursuit continues with a revolutionary new frame design that offers versatility in wheel sizes. This innovative approach allows riders to harness the advantages of a 29-inch front wheel paired with a 27.5-inch rear wheel, a combination meticulously honed by World Champion Loïc Bruni in his quest for the ideal balance between traction and maneuverability. Despite being recently approved by the UCI, this configuration didn't hinder the Demo Race from clinching both the Downhill World Championship and overall World Cup titles in its debut season.

Now, Specialized are delivering this winning formula straight off the assembly line, featuring an adaptable rear end that facilitates seamless transition between 27.5 and 29-inch wheel setups, tailored to the demands of various terrains and riding styles. This adjustable system ensures optimal chainstay length and bottom bracket height regardless of wheel size.

Designed to dominate challenging tracks, the Demo Race boasts a suspension layout engineered around a rearward axle path, minimising rear-wheel hang-up and maximising velocity.

Utilising top-tier components from Öhlins, this bike harnesses the most proven suspension kinematics from the World Cup circuit, while the DH-specific X01 drivetrain from SRAM guarantees reliable performance from start gate to finish line.

Crafted from M5 alloy, the Demo Race frame is meticulously optimised to capitalise on the traction benefits of a 29-inch front wheel and the agility of a 27.5-inch rear wheel. The adjustable rear end ensures seamless adaptability to varying terrain and riding styles, maintaining precise chainstay length and bottom-bracket height regardless of wheel size.

The Öhlins TTX22M.2 coil shock is purpose-built to tackle the most demanding World Cup Downhill tracks, offering external low-speed compression and rebound adjustment, while the Trunnion mount enhances durability through increased bushing overlap.

With its exceptional small-bump compliance and the ability to absorb even the most substantial drop-offs, the Öhlins DH38 m.1 fork delivers 200mm of travel, providing smoother, faster, and more confident runs than ever before.