The new Specialized Status 2 is available in 170mm, and a 170mm DH option. M5 alloy frame, alloy wheels, stout suspension, powerful brakes, and regular drivetrain options.
NB: Specialized UK will not bringing in the Status 140.
Specialized press release:
Our bikes are typically developed with a tangible metric in mind – faster, smoother, stiffer, etc. STATUS 2 is a different animal. Although it gets the same level of engineering and design love as our Stumpjumper or Epic, the difference is its intention. STATUS 2 was designed to be dead simple and ready to deliver, regardless of terrain.
Our Specialized Ride Dynamics team developed the kinematics and dialled in the geo to deliver a snappy, poppy bike that’s just at home on technical singletrack as it is gapping a set of stairs. Extra focus was placed on premium suspension and brakes, with the entire package centred around durability.
STATUS 2 finds the boundaries of mountain bikes and pushes past them. Is it a trail bike? Yes. Park bike? Yep. Cruise to the convenience store and stop for a sketchy session on a concrete wall ride? Oh yeah. STATUS 2 is a bike meant to be ridden, however or wherever you ride.
Forget the STATUS Quo!
Our bikes are typically developed with a tangible metric in mind. Faster, smoother, stiffer, etc. The STATUS 2 bike is a different animal. Although it gets the same level of engineering and design love that our Stumpjumper or Epic bikes would get, the difference is its intention. STATUS 2 was designed to be dead simple and ready to deliver, regardless of terrain. The Ride Dynamics team developed the kinematics and dialed in the geo to deliver a snappy, poppy bike that is just as at home on technical singletrack as it is gapping a set of stairs. Extra focus was placed on premium suspension and brakes, with the entire package centered around durability. STATUS 2 finds the boundaries of mountain bikes and pushes past them. Is it a trail bike? Yes. Park bike? Yep. Cruise to the convenience store and stop for a stealth session on a concrete wallride? Oh yeah. STATUS 2 is a bike meant to be ridden, however or wherever you ride.
From Park to Street to Dirt
The STATUS 2 bike was built to be an extension of the rider—both body and mind. Whether riding trail, at the bike park, in the streets, or just cutting turns with your friends on a local hill, the STATUS 2 lets you ride your way. With updated, aggressive trail geometry and Impressively short but scaling chainstays, STATUS 2 is just flat-out fun on all terrain. There’s plenty of composure when you need it and the freedom to do your thing when you want it. When the fun is over, and it’s time to climb back up, a steeper seat tube angle keeps you in a centered position, making the pedal up pleasant and won’t limit your lap count.
Capability
Under- and over-bikers will love the newest models, available in 140mm, 170mm, and a 170mm DH option. Pick your bike by travel or by what build suits your riding style. Whatever kind of ride you’re looking for, STATUS 2 delivers.
BUILT BY RIDERS
Each build starts with a super strong M5 alloy chassis and tough alloy wheels. Stout suspension, powerful brakes, and popular drivetrain options round out these builds to catch big hits, pedal smooth, and provide a ton of stoppage. It’s not for the gram counter—it’s for those riders who push the boundaries of progression and come back for more.
MIXED WHEEL
Just like the previous STATUS, we’re sticking with what works here and delivering more of that dedicated mixed-wheel goodness. The stable 29” front wheel writes the check that the nimble 27.5” rear wheel cashes.
RIDE DYNAMICS TUNED
Before showing up at your doorstep or local bike shop, each STATUS 2 gets a special shock tune from our Specialized Ride Dynamics team—a group that eats, sleeps, and breathes mountain bike suspension. The characteristics of the shock are designed to complement the kinematics of the new STATUS 2 perfectly.
Let’s Get Personal
Each model of STATUS 2 bikes features neatly packaged flip chips (located on the Horst pivot link, close to the rear axle) that allow the rider to finely tune the frame’s geometry to their desired ride or terrain. Bikes ship in the high position but can be ‘flipped’ to lower and slacker—8 mm lower bottom bracket and half a degree slacker head tube angle.
New Smaller Sizing
The S0-sized STATUS 2 is a first for Specialized—a true core bike for riders under 5’. This comes with a 27.5”/26” mixed wheel platform offering the exact same ride experience for smaller riders as the other STATUS 2 models. The Specialized Ride Dynamics team custom-tuned the kinematics and suspension specific for smaller riders. With lower spring pressures, the bike employs a more progressive leverage rate to give the rider more support in the stroke, avoid harsh bottom outs, and still leave room to tune shock volumes for specific rider preferences. The progressive leverage rate of STATUS 2 ZERO helps overcome the inherent friction in the beginning travel, typically experienced in a lower pressure shock. Ultra-low standover, shorter cranks, narrower handlebars, and an air shock instead of a coil (on the 170 model) round out the details.
LOTS OF SQUISH
Sizes S1, S2, S3, S4, S5
M5 alloy frame, dedicated mixed wheel
FOX 38 FLOAT Rhythm 170mm travel air fork
FOX DHX Performance coil shock
Shimano Deore drivetrain
TRP Trail EVO brakes
Butcher GRID TRAIL 29×2.3” front
Butcher GRID GRAVITY 27.5×2.3” rear
HOLY SQUISH
Sizes S2, S3, S4, S5 (no S0)
M5 alloy frame, dedicated mixed wheel
RockShox BoXXer Select 180mm travel fork
RockShox Super Deluxe Select coil shock
SRAM GX DH 7-speed drivetrain
SRAM Maven Bronze brakes
Butcher GRID GRAVITY 29×2.3” front
Butcher GRID GRAVITY 27.5×2.3” rear
Lots of squish
Size S0 only
M5 Alloy Frame, dedicated mixed wheel
FOX 36 FLOAT Rhythm 170mm travel air fork
FOX FLOAT X Performance air shock
SRAM NX Eagle drivetrain
SRAM Code R brakes
Butcher GRID TRAIL 27.5×2.3” front
Butcher GRID TRAIL 26×2.3” rear
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