Specialized Demo 8 I Carbon (2014)

Why do the world’s best racers want to ride the bike with four World Championships and multiple World Cup titles? Perhaps it’s the DEMO 8’s special 135mm rear hub spacing and Micro Drive, DH Race Geometry, or the trail-shredding Butcher tires. Actually, we’re pretty sure it’s because we designed and engineered it to be the ultimate downhill bike, featuring 200mm of FSR suspension and World Cup proven component spec for maximum control on the world’s gnarliest terrain. The Demo’s low center of gravity, short chainstays, and durable and lightweight carbon fiber frame combine to deliver the world-class handling it is known for. Available in both FACT carbon and M5 alloy models, there’s a Demo for weekend shredders and World Champions alike.

Good luck finding a better high-performance downhill bike than this value-packed rig. With 200mm of front and rear travel, a Cane Creek Double Barrel coil shock, and a RockShox Boxxer RC fork, this machine is one well-thought-out downhill setup.