Need help pricing demo 9

[michelin man]

hello

my friend cody is in the market for a dh bike


he is dead set on a demo 9

what are the prices for a pro and a dh fully built

thanks

[eddiebrannan]

specialized.com has msrps. my lbs has the top one for $4600 which is good for nyc

[Keefer]

In the market for a DH bike.

Buying a Demo 9.

He knows those two sentences should not correlate, right? A demo 9 is a freeride/hucker bike very much moreso than a DH bike.

[APT]

Originally posted by Keefer
In the market for a DH bike.

Buying a Demo 9.

He knows those two sentences should not correlate, right? A demo 9 is a freeride/hucker bike very much moreso than a DH bike.

Have you ridden one? I have to agree that specialized marketed the bike as a freerider/play bike rather than a DH race bike. However, if you get rid of that eifel tower 888 fork and put a boxxer/dorado/slider +, it tracks and corners as well as any DH bike out there. A buddy of mine in NorCal told me that many semi-pro riders down there are riding demo9 this year. They built it light and apprently you can build it up around 42lbs.

[APT]

Oh yeah, as far as pricing, your best bet is to go to a bike shop. If your friend is serious about buying the bike, most bike shops will give you a good deal. But be prepared to spend at $5K for a complete bike.

[Universe]

Demo 8 is coming soon. Weight has been shed, and the manufacturing cost has been reduced.

Less complex rib cage area.
Shorter stroke shock.
135mm QR rear end.
Less complex bulkhead area where the rib cage meets the down tube.

Stay tuned.

[nick1111]

Originally posted by Demo9
Demo 8 is coming soon. Weight has been shed, and the manufacturing cost has been reduced.

Less complex rib cage area.
Shorter stroke shock.
135mm QR rear end.
Less complex bulkhead area where the rib cage meets the down tube.

Stay tuned.

Is it meant as a DH'er?

[APT]

Originally posted by nick1111
Is it meant as a DH'er?

Yes, you can't huck it more than 3ft or it will break.

[Team2K]

Dizzy / JH got 'em for about $6200

[APT]

Originally posted by TeamK2
Dizzy / JH got 'em for about $6200

Yikes, $6K is pretty steep for a bike!!! I guess it just didn't occur to me that they cost that much because I picked up frame only and after I sold my previous frame, the cost is not that bad.

[Team2K]

A bike that expensive, u can probably get a 'deal' on ;)

[APT]

Originally posted by TeamK2
A bike that expensive, u can probably get a 'deal' on ;)

No shit!! Unless you're swimming in money, you'll be crazy not asking for a deal. You might want to ask them to match a price from another bike shop.

[Team2K]

heh... just ran across this add on pinkbike *under FS bikes*

sounds TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE!!!! If i lived in Alberta, i'd buy it in a second after taking a look at it ;)

Hardly used demo 9

Price - $1700 CAD
Email - anarchist - dark_anarchist69@hotmail.com
Location - Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Phone - (403)241-5675
Last updated - 05/11/2004 at 12:26
Description - This is a complete steal! I desperately need to sell my demo 9 to pay off debts, so its going dirt cheap. 24" mag 30 on back, dorado on front, 5th element rear, atom lab trail pimp front wheel, chris king headset, race face north shore cranks, hayes hydros 8 inch rotors, gazzy 3.0 tire on the back, maxxis mobster on the front, ring god bashguard, deore xtr all around, hell bent handlebar, ODI lockon grips, race face diablous stem, sweet dh seat.. Will throw in free full face helmet and free 661 armour.Really sorry but no pictures, can send on request. Please do not use email, this is my friends account. call me, ask for john.

[michelin man]

probally some prank a kid pulled on his friend

[IFO]

that ad has got to be bullshit...

or its a stolen bike...

no one is that desperate for cash...