Specialized Status: Product Profile

Looking for a bike to shred Whistler or Stevens Pass this summer, but want to have money left over for lift tickets and gas? The 2012 Specialized Status may be just the bike. The Status replaces the venerable Big Hit as Specialized’s budget downhill/freeride machine. With 200mm of travel, beefy wheels, wide tires and wide bars, this bike is ready for a summer of bike park action.

The Specialized Status is available in two configurations – the Status I ($2299) comes with a single crown X-Fusion front fork, while the Status II ($2850) comes with a dual-crown Rock Shox Domain. Both bikes are fully capable of handling the roughest terrain around – much of the technology on the Status was derived from the DH World Cup proven Demo.

With the Whistler Bike Park opening on May 18^th (less than seven weeks away), now is the perfect time to check out a Status. If your ideal summer day consists of lap after lap of A-Line and Dirt Merchant, or maybe some laps on Goat’s Gully up in the Garbanzo Zone, then this is the bike for you.

We currently have both the Specialized Status I and II in stock – come on in take a look!

Specialized Demo 8: Product Profile

The 2012 Specialized Demo 8 is a speed freak – slack, low, and ready to rail. With two lift-served bike parks (Whistler and Stevens Pass) less than 3 hours away, and excellent shuttle opportunities to the east of town, the Specialized Demo 8 makes a perfect addition to any Bellingham downhiller’s quiver.

The Demo 8 is available in two configurations – the fully blinged-out II, and the more affordable, but still high performance I. The Demo 8 II is an ideal choice for the rider looking for a bike that is race-ready right out of the box. Trying to win the Northwest Cup? Snag one of these and you won’t be able to blame your equipment (Troy Brosnan just piloted his to the Australian National Championships. Highlights include a Cane Creek Double Barrel rear shock, a Boxxer Word Cup front fork, Sram XO DH cranks and XO rear derailleur. Stopping duties are handled by custom Avid Code XO brakes – these brakes have enough power to control your speed on the steepest gnar you can find.

2012 Specialized Demo 8 II

Pockets not deep enough to afford the Demo 8 II? The Demo 8 I is no slouch, and considerably less expensive. Reliable, low-maintenance suspension is provided by a Fox Van RC rear shock and Rock Shox Boxxer RC fork, while the light but strong Truvativ Descendant cranks and X9 rear derailleur create a dependable drivetrain.

Lists of components are great, but how does the Specialized Demo 8 ride? For a bike with 8 inches of travel, the Demo is incredibly nimble. Short chainstays make quick work of any corner – the Demo loves to get sideways. Combine this with a low BB and you get a berm-slaying machine. Take a lap down  A-line on a Demo and try to get to the bottom without an ear-to-ear grin – we’re pretty sure it’s impossible. It’s one of those bikes that doesn’t seem to have a speed limit – stability at speed is excellent.

Are you a smaller rider who is having trouble finding the right size DH bike? The Demo 8 comes in a size XS – perfect for smaller riders who want a high performance DH bike bike that fits. If you have questions about what size Demo 8 to get, or any other questions about the bike, give us a call or stop by the shop – we love talking about bikes, especially bikes as awesome as this one.