Bikes and frames will be in shops early September and there is a Demo 8 II bike, Demo 8 I bike and a frame option that will be available.

Curtis Keene On the 2011 Specialized Demo 8

The frame now uses a “shock extension” or “bearing adapter”. The shock is totally stock, but we slide on a Y shaped piece. This allows us to put the shock pivot in a location that was formerly not possible – right next to the tire.

The 2010 and 2011 ( red 2010, black 2011 ) :

The geometry is all the same, but they added one more size: Extra small ! The rear axle is now 150 mm, from the 135 mm of the 2010 frame. The bottom bracket is 83 mm, using the new Press Fit Standard (BB30) . The frame will also be more progressive in its spring rate curve than the previous model.

Avid Code 2011 brakes in the last pic !

Shimano have introduced their new group for 2011, the XTR Trail. The group consists of brakes, shifters, derailleurs, cranks, wheels and SPD pedals.

The brakes

Features
* 125% Power rating
* Short-stroke Servo-Wave mechanism for quick engagement
* Tool-free reach-adjust
* Free stroke adjustment
* Shorter, wider 14-millimeter brake lever with more efficient pivot location
* Hinge-clamp mounting bracket
* High-power hose for uncompromising performance
* Combine with i-spec bracket to reduce handlebar clutter
* Metal pad compound with Radiator backing plate (standard)

Features
* One piece forged post mount caliper
* Oversized ceramic piston
* Aluminum banjo hose fitting
* Four pad choices for any condition – resin/Al, metal/Ti, resin/Ice, metal/Ice
* Additional heat control with Ice Tech aluminum core rotors

The crank

The XTR Trail triple-ring crank delivers all-day efficiency for the widest range of terrain thanks to CloseStep gear ratios, Dual Spike chainring technology and legendary XTR stiffness.

Features
* CloseStep trail-tuned gearing: 42-32-24T
* Dual Spike chainring technology
* 10-speed specific
* Standard 104/64 bolt pattern
* Durable Ti/Carbon composite 32-tooth Primary Driving Gear

The rear derailleur

The new 10-speed XTR rear derailleur sees a re-engineered architecture that provides a smooth, linear feel at the shifter and is remarkably stable despite suspension movement, trail chatter or inevitable cable contamination.

Features
* New system design
* Advanced Light Action
* Carbon outer plate
* Shimano Shadow RD

The shifters

Introducing the i-spec shift lever, which shaves weight and unifies the shifter and brake band clamps for clean, uncluttered cockpit setup. Horizontal micro-adjustment allows for customizable setup.

Features
* Adjustable bracket mounts directly to brake lever
* Integrates brake & shifter
* 2x / 3x mode converter adapts to double and triple cranksets

The wheels

XTR Trail wheels corner like a lightweight locomotive, thanks to a 21-millimeter-wide scandium rim and a solid and reliable 15mm thru axle hub engineered specifically for today’s best trail forks.

Features

* 100×15mm thru axle
* Lightweight Scandium UST tubeless rim
* 21-millimeter-wide rim extrusion
* 14-gauge butted Swedish steel spokes
* 24-spoke direct-pull lacing pattern for lateral stiffness
* Angular contact bearing assembly
* Center Lock rotor mounting

The pedals
A true XTR trail pedal inspired to tackle single track and technical descents with control and confidence thanks to an oversize contact surface, 10 times greater than the current model.

Features
* Stable Platform
* 585mm² shoe/pedal contact surface
* Integrated pedal cage
* Uses current SM-SH51 cleat

A couple of wallpapers are now available under the Stuff section