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Pro Bike Check: Brad Benedict's Specialized S-Works Demo 8 11

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Brad.Benedict
2/19/2013 1:35pm
Brad Benedict with his Specialized S-Works Demo 8. Brad was a test rider during the carbon Demo's development so he has been on one since their beginnings. He brought the black beast to Vital MTB Moto day to make us jealous and run us through his setup. Enjoy the photos and specs and listen to the audio clip towards the bottom of the page.
Brad Benedict with his Specialized S-Works Demo 8. Brad was a test rider during the carbon Demo's development so he has been on one since their beginnings. He brought the black beast to Vital MTB Moto day to make us jealous and run us through his setup. Enjoy the photos and specs and listen to the audio clip towards the bottom of the page.
SRAM X0 drivetrain.
SRAM X0 drivetrain.
Custom stickers so he doesn't forget the Demo is his.
Custom stickers so he doesn't forget the Demo is his.
s1600 namestickerrear
Mitch Ropelato-modified rear cassette.
Mitch Ropelato-modified rear cassette.
135mm rear end is stock on the S-Works Demo 8 frames.
135mm rear end is stock on the S-Works Demo 8 frames.
s1600 non driverear
Bars cut down to about 740mm
Bars cut down to about 740mm
Purple grips for a splash of color.
Purple grips for a splash of color.
Thanks to RockShox, he won't forget that the fork is his, too.
Thanks to RockShox, he won't forget that the fork is his, too.
...or the pedals, thanks to Specialized.
...or the pedals, thanks to Specialized.
Specialized Phenom saddle.
Specialized Phenom saddle.
A little splash of orange in the form of a rusty star nut bolt rounds out the color on this bad boy.
A little splash of orange in the form of a rusty star nut bolt rounds out the color on this bad boy.
Brad Benedict with his Specialized S-Works Demo 8. Brad was a test rider during the carbon Demo's development so he has been on one since their beginnings. He brought the black beast to Vital MTB Moto day to make us jealous and run us through his setup. Enjoy the photos and specs and listen to the audio clip towards the bottom of the page.
Brad Benedict with his Specialized S-Works Demo 8. Brad was a test rider during the carbon Demo's development so he has been on one since their beginnings. He brought the black beast to Vital MTB Moto day to make us jealous and run us through his setup. Enjoy the photos and specs and listen to the audio clip towards the bottom of the page.
Brad Benedict with his Specialized S-Works Demo 8. Brad was a test rider during the carbon Demo's development so he has been on one since their beginnings. He brought the black beast to Vital MTB Moto day to make us jealous and run us through his setup. Enjoy the photos and specs and listen to the audio clip towards the bottom of the page. SRAM X0 drivetrain. Custom stickers so he doesn't forget the Demo is his. c90 namestickerrear.jpg?VersionId=vUipJoeGd Mitch Ropelato-modified rear cassette. 135mm rear end is stock on the S-Works Demo 8 frames. c90 non driverear.jpg?VersionId=HU9keSbBSkzOiLHovb82zzcAPoT C91 Bars cut down to about 740mm Purple grips for a splash of color. Thanks to RockShox, he won't forget that the fork is his, too. ...or the pedals, thanks to Specialized. Specialized Phenom saddle. A little splash of orange in the form of a rusty star nut bolt rounds out the color on this bad boy.
Parts
Brand
Model
Additional info

Parts

Frame
Specialized
S-Works Demo 8
Size Medium, murdered out with custom stickers so I remember the bike is mine.
Frame: Specialized S-Works Demo 8. Misc: Size Medium, murdered out with custom stickers so I remember the bike is mine.
Rear Shock
RockShox
Vivid Coil R2C
Rear Shock: RockShox Vivid Coil R2C
Fork
RockShox
BoXXer World Cup
Custom stickers help me remember that the fork is mine
Fork: RockShox BoXXer World Cup. Misc: Custom stickers help me remember that the fork is mine
Headset
Cane Creek
Headset: Cane Creek
Handlebar
Truvativ
Boobar
740mm wide, 30mm rise
Handlebar: Truvativ Boobar. Misc: 740mm wide, 30mm rise
Stem
Truvativ
Holzfeller Direct Mount
10mm riser blocks
Stem: Truvativ Holzfeller Direct Mount. Misc: 10mm riser blocks
Grips
Specialized
Lock-on
Grape drink flavor
Grips: Specialized Lock-on. Misc: Grape drink flavor
Brakes
Avid
X0 Trail
Brakes: Avid X0 Trail
Brake Levers
Avid
X0 Trail
Brake Levers: Avid X0 Trail
Shifters
SRAM
X0
Shifters: SRAM X0
Rear Derailleur
SRAM
X0
Short cage
Rear Derailleur: SRAM X0. Misc: Short cage
Chainguide
Truvativ
X0
Chainguide: Truvativ X0
Cranks
Truvativ
X0
165mm
Cranks: Truvativ X0. Misc: 165mm
Chainrings / Sprocket
Truvativ
36t
Chainrings / Sprocket: Truvativ 36t
Bottom Bracket
Truvativ
PF30
Bottom Bracket: Truvativ PF30
Chain
SRAM
Model is irrelevant, changes every week
Chain: SRAM. Misc: Model is irrelevant, changes every week
Cassette / Rear Cog
SRAM
Custom Mitch Ropelato tuned cassette that is missing too many gears
Cassette / Rear Cog: SRAM. Misc: Custom Mitch Ropelato tuned cassette that is missing too many gears
Pedals
Specialized
Bennies
Pedals: Specialized Bennies
Front Rim
Roval
DH
Front Rim: Roval DH
Rear Rim
Roval
DH
Rear Rim: Roval DH
Hubs
DT Swiss
Hubs: DT Swiss
Front Tire
Specialized
Butcher DH
2.5-inch
Front Tire: Specialized Butcher DH. Misc: 2.5-inch
Rear Tire
Specialized
Butcher DH
2.5-inch
Rear Tire: Specialized Butcher DH. Misc: 2.5-inch
Saddle
Specialized
Phenom
Saddle: Specialized Phenom
Seatpost
Truvativ
Seatpost: Truvativ
General Info

General Info

Model Year
2012
Model Year:
2012
Riding Type
Downhill
Riding Type:
Downhill
Weight
36 lb 0 oz (16329 g)
Weight: 36 lb 0 oz (16329 g)
Additional Info

Black on black with a hint of red and Grape Drink grips for maximum flavor.


Additional Info:

Black on black with a hint of red and Grape Drink grips for maximum flavor.


Brad.Benedict
2/19/2013 1:35pm
16447 of 17486
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Skidz
11 years ago
I can't trust Benedict's decisions for bike set up if he thinks those glasses are a good idea.
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