The All-New Specialized Demo DH mountain bike

Pure Speed, Earned Through Control: The All-New Specialized Demo 11 is Here

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Published: April 21, 2026
Updated: April 22, 2026

At Bicycle Warehouse, we know that in the world of downhill racing, speed isn’t just about pedaling harder: it’s about the confidence to stay off the brakes. We are thrilled to announce that the most anticipated gravity bike of the year, the Specialized Demo 11, has officially landed.

Specialized Demo DH mountain bike

Developed over three years alongside the World Cup-winning Specialized Gravity Team, the Demo 11 was built with one singular objective: go faster everywhere.

Downhill Speed Through Trust

The Demo 11 isn't about hype; it’s about race-proven engineering. When the terrain is at its most violent, this bike stays calm. By focusing on predictability and composure under maximum load, Specialized has created a machine where flow becomes instinct and confidence becomes pure speed.

What Makes the Demo 11 a Game Changer?

  • Control at the Limit: The FACT 11m carbon chassis is engineered to remain precise under World Cup race loads, providing stability when the stakes are highest.
  • HighGear & OBB Linkage: This patent-pending system (developed with SRAM) decouples drivetrain forces from the suspension. The result? 30mm of extra ground clearance and a suspension that remains fully active through the roughest hits with zero pedal feedback.
  • Self-Aligning Chassis: Unlike traditional designs, shock loads are pulled through the rear triangle, naturally keeping the bike tracking straight and requiring fewer corrections in the chaos.
  • Speed-Focused Kinematics: With a 24% progressive leverage curve and an optimized axle path, the Demo 11 absorbs square-edge hits while maintaining forward momentum.
  • World Cup Geometry: Fine-tune your ride with adjustable front-center, BB height, and size-specific rear centers to match your style and the track.

"I’ve never felt anything like it. The bigger the impacts, the more stable and calm the bike is. It’s pure confidence. Pure speed." — Loïc Bruni, World Champion

The Build: Race-Ready Out of the Box

The Demo 11 isn't just a frame; it’s a curated list of the world’s best gravity components:

  • Frame: FACT 11m carbon, 200mm travel, HighGear system, 148mm spacing.
  • Suspension: Rockshox Boxxer Ultimate Fork (200mm) & Rockshox Vivid Coil Ultimate DH Rear Shock.
  • Drivetrain: SRAM XX DH AXS T-Type (Wireless shifting built for the abuse of DH).
  • Brakes: SRAM Maven Ultimate B1 4-piston hydraulics (220mm front/200mm rear rotors).
  • Wheelset: Roval Traverse Gravity Alloy (29” Front / 27.5” Rear Mullet setup) with DT Swiss 350 hubs.
  • Weight: 19.03 kg (41 lb, 15.3 oz).

Experience the Demo 11 at Bicycle Warehouse

The Specialized Demo 11 is designed for the rider who refuses to compromise. Whether you are chasing a podium spot or personal bests at the bike park, this bike is your new secret weapon.

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