Specialized claims that the new Specialized Status 170 2 is an MTB that can be ridden no matter how and where. Suitable for park rides, trails or a stealth session on a concrete wall. The familiar Status is now available with 170 or 180 mm travel.
Versatility takes centre stage
The predecessor struggled in our test when it came to challenging trails. The Specialized Status still had 160 mm of travel in stock. This is now set to change with the new model. 170 mm is on the frame's menu, which means that the Status 2 is well equipped for all demands. Of course, our in-house tests will have to confirm this. And Specialized is going one better: in addition to the 170 mm version, there is also a DH version with 180 mm travel on the fork. Below in the article you will find all the technical data for both models in detail.
Every Specialized Status build starts with an aluminium 5-frame and lightweight Roval Alloy DH wheels. For the downhill version: The Rockshox Super Deluxe Select Coil shock, the Boxxer suspension fork with 180 mm travel and the Sram Maven Bronze brakes (4-piston caliper, 220/200 mm discs) are designed to stop the downhill bike safely even after big gaps and in super steep sections.
The tamer model variant is fitted with a Fox DHX Performance shock, a Fox Float 38 Rhythm suspension fork and the TRP Trail EVO with 203 mm discs, which we always rate highly.
Finely tuned driving dynamics
Before the Specialized Status 2 arrives on your doorstep or in the bike shop, it is tuned by the Specialized Ride Dynamics team - a group of mountain bike suspension experts. The characteristics of the steel spring shock are designed to complement the kinematics of the new Status 2.
Individualisation of the Specialized Status 170
Both versions of the Specialized Status 170 2 have flip chips on the Horst pivot link in front of the rear axle. These make it possible to fine-tune the geometry of the frame to the desired riding style or terrain.
The bikes are delivered in a high position, but can also be "flipped" to a lower position - which means an 8 mm lower bottom bracket and half a degree lower head tube angle, according to Specialized. The bike comes from the factory in a mullet set-up, i.e. with 29-inch tyres at the front and 27.5-inch tyres at the rear. It will be available from dealers for 4200 euros.
Specialised Status 170 2: The equipment
Specialised Status 170 2
- Frame: M5 Alloy
- Damper: Fox DHX Performance
- Fork: Fox Float 38 Rhythm (170 mm)
- Seat post: X-Fusion Manic, 34.9, S1: 125 mm, S2: 150 mm, S3-S4: 170 mm, S5: 190 mm
- Brake: TRP Trail EVO, 4-piston brake caliper, hydraulic disc, 203 mm
- Rear derailleur: Shimano Deore, M6100, 12-speed, Shadow Plus
- Cassette: Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed Hyperglide+, 10-51 t
- Impellers: Specialised, 30 mm inner width
- Wheel size: 29" (front), 27.5" (rear)
- Tyres: Specialized Butcher Grid Trail (front), Specialized Butcher Grid Gravity (rear)
- Colours: Satin Obsidian / Dune White, Satin Harvest Gold Tint / Obsidian / Dune White
- Price: 3700 Euro
Specialised Status 170 2 in the DH version
- Frame: M5 Alloy
- Damper: Rockshox Super Deluxe Select Coil
- Fork: Rockshox Boxxer (180 mm)
- Seat post: Specialized 2-bolt head, forged alloy, 5 mm offset, micro-adjust, 34.9 mm
- Brake: Sram Maven Bronze, 4-piston brake caliper, hydraulic disc, 220/200 mm
- Rear derailleur: Sram GX DH, 7-speed, Trigger
- Cassette: Sram GX DH, 11-24 t
- Impellers: Roval Alloy DH, 28 mm inner width, tubeless ready
- Wheel size: 29" (front), 27.5" (rear)
- Tyres: Specialised Butcher Grid Gravity
- Colour: Satin Metallic Spruce / Purple Haze
- Price: 4200 Euro
Maik Schröder
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