Specialized DEMO 8 2005 VS Raleigh TALUS 5.0 2011 specs comparison

Specialized Demo 8
General InfosModel | Demo 8 |
Manufacturer | Specialized |
Year of production | 2005 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Black |
Sizes |
- Small - medium - large |
Sizes |
- Small - medium - large |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.40 (inches) Specialized Roller RS |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Hayes HFX-9 Levers Hayes HFX-9 Front and Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc Rear Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Specialized Stout Bolt-on Front: Specialized Stout Disc |
Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Mavic EX325 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge DT Swiss Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | A1 DEMO FSR Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Specialized Demo |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | Syncros BearHug HD |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Chromoly |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG73 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | TruVativ GigaPipe |
Crankset parts and sizes | 24/36 Teeth TruVativ Holzfeller |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Specialized Demo 8 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 34.9 (millimeters) Shimano Deore LX |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT |
Fork material | Dual Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | 200 (millimeters) Rock Shox Boxxer Race |
Other Specs of Specialized Demo 8
Component group sets | Downhill Mix |
Pedals details | Aluminum Platform |
Rear shock absorber | 200 (millimeters) Manitou Swinger 4-Way |
Saddle seat | Specialized Freeride |
Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Syncros Derived |

Raleigh TALUS 5.0
General InfosModel | TALUS 5.0 |
Manufacturer | Raleigh |
Year of production | 2011 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
- white and silver and blue -Matte gray and lime |
Sizes |
- 14 - 16 - 18 - 20 - 22 |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.2 (inches) Geax AKA |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Promax XL86 Levers Promax DSK7-20 Mechanical Disc 160 (millimeters) Rotor Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
Rims manufacturer | Weinmann XM260 Disc |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Stainless Steel Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Atomic 13 SL Butted Aluminum |
Frame type | Aluminum |
Handlebar construction | Avenir 100 |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Avenir 100 |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Alloy Ahead |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | Not Available |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano Octalink ES25 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42t Teeth Shimano MC311 |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Alivio |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 8-speed |
Raleigh TALUS 5.0 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Acera |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Alivio |
Fork material | Not Available |
Fork type | Suntour XCM |
Other Specs of Raleigh TALUS 5.0
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Avenir ATB Resin Platform |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Avenir 200 Series |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Avenir 100 |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Specialized provided us with the latest version of its Demo 8 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Specialized Demo 8 Mountain bike here
- Get your Raleigh TALUS 5.0 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Raleigh TALUS 5.0 Mountain bike here