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 !

Even though I am really not an Avid fan, I must admit that these brakes look very good. I hope they work as good as they look. I’ll try to get my hands on a pair of these bad-boys; yes, they made me THAT curious !
Watch out, because, if I get them, you’ll be reading a huge review !