Demo Race
Specialized
Downhill
Demo Race is an alloy downhill mountain bike (2025), by Specialized, in the Demo series. Rider-wise, it fits riders who prioritize comfort and confidence on longer off-road rides, with a setup that gives you a comfort-leaning position, while being more at home in gravity-focused bike park riding. Metric-wise, it stands out for capable suspension support for rougher terrain. Compared with more specialized alternatives, the compromise is a firmer ride feel than comfort-first options and less emphasis on outright speed than speed-focused builds. Next step: compare this bike with other downhill models on MatchBikes.com.
5.8
Rating

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Score Summary
Performance
6.8
Value
1.1
Fit
7.4
Performance
Built for speed and efficiency
Speed
4.0
Very Low
Climbing Efficiency
1.2
Flatlander
Suspension
10.0
Extreme rough-terrain ready
Fit
Dialed-in Fit & Comfort
Riding Position
4.6
Comfort
Fit Flexibility
6.8
Moderately Adjustable
Ride Comfort
8.5
Firm
Value
Value for Money
1.1
Overpriced
Surface Range
Bike ParkSpecifications
General
Brand
Specialized
Model
Demo Race
Year
2025
Price
$8,716
Category
Mountain
Sub Category
Downhill
Groupset
X01
Frame
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
Suspension Fork
Öhlins DH38 M.1 29, TTX Twin Tube Damping, external low speed rebound adjust, external high and low speed compression adjustment, 20x110mm, 58mm offset, 200mm of travel
Rear Shock
Öhlins TTX22M.2 Coil, external rebound adjust, external high and low speed compression adjustment, Trunnion mount, 225x75
Suspension Type
Full
Drivetrain
Shift Levers
SRAM X01 DH, trigger, 7-speed
Rear Derailleur
SRAM X01 DH, 7-speed, trigger
Cassette
SRAM X01 DH, 7-speed, 10-24t
Crank
SRAM X01 DH, DUB, carbon, Direct mount ring, 165mm
Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB, 83mm
Chain
SRAM PC1130 w/ Powerlink, 11-speed
Wheels
Front Hub
DT Swiss 350 hub, 20x110mm
Rear Hub
DT Swiss 350 hub, 12x148mm
Rims
Roval Traverse Alloy 29" / 27.5", 32h alloy rim, 28mm inner rim width
Spokes
Sapim D-Light
Tires
Front: Cannibal, GRID GRAVITY casing, GRIPTON® T9 compound, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.4", Rear: Cannibal, GRID GRAVITY casing, GRIPTON® T9 compound, 2Bliss Ready, 27.5x2.4"
Brakes
Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Brake Description
Front: SRAM Maven Ultimate, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 220mm, Rear: SRAM Maven Ultimate, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 200mm
Cockpit
Stem
Renthal Integra 35mm Direct Mount Stem, 45mm length
Handlebar
Renthal Fatbar 35, 5-degree upsweep, 7-degree backsweep, 30mm rise, 800mm, 35.0mm
Grips
Deity Lockjaw
Seat
Saddle
Body Geometry Henge DH, hollow titanium rails, 130mm
Seatpost
Thomson, alloy, straight, 12-degree clamp




























































