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2005 Specialized Demo 8 Pro

Velopedia Archive ID 10585

Overview

Model year	2005
Brand	Specialized
Model	Demo 8 Pro
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID	10585
Original MSRP	$4,900.00
Colors	Titanium
Sizes	Small, medium, large

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded
Frame material	A1 DEMO FSR aluminum
Fork	Fox 40 RC2
Fork material	Aluminum/magnesium, dual crown
Rear shock	Manitou Swinger 4-Way, 200mm

Drivetrain

Component group	Downhill Mix
Shifters	Shimano Deore LX
Front derailleur	N/A
Rear derailleur	Shimano Deore XT
Crankset	TruVativ Holzfeller, 38 teeth
Bottom bracket	TruVativ GigaPipe
BB shell width	73mm English
Rear cogs	9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
Chain	Shimano CN-HG73, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Lo-Pro Magnesium

Brakes

Brakes	Hayes Mag brakes, Hayes Mag levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8" threadless chromoly
Handlebar	Specialized Demo
Handlebar extensions	N/A
Stem	Syncros BearHug HD
Saddle	Specialized Freeride
Seatpost	Syncros Derived, 30.9mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Front: Specialized Stout Disc, Rear: Specialized Stout bolt-on
Rims	Mavic EX721, 36-hole
Spokes	DT Swiss stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Spoke nipples	Brass nipples
Front tire	26 x 2.40" Specialized Roller RS
Wheel size	26" wheels

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on August 23, 2026.