{"id":67122,"date":"2024-07-19T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-19T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/1e289076-25bd-4ef8-ad00-c261bcc299c9"},"modified":"2024-07-19T18:25:27","modified_gmt":"2024-07-19T16:25:27","slug":"is-it-a-trail-bike-is-it-a-park-bike-specialized-reckons-new-status-2-can-do-it-all","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/is-it-a-trail-bike-is-it-a-park-bike-specialized-reckons-new-status-2-can-do-it-all\/","title":{"rendered":"Is it a trail bike? Is it a park bike? Specialized reckons new Status 2 can do it all"},"content":{"rendered":"

Three-bike line-up spans 140mm, 170mm and 170DH versions, along with S0 sizing <\/p>

By Tom Marvin\n <\/p>

Published: Friday, 19 July 2024 at 16:00 PM<\/p>

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There\u2019s a new family of bikes coming out of the Specialized stable \u2013 the Status 2.<\/p>

It\u2019s not a new name, with the previous generation of Status bikes being pocket-friendly rippers for those looking for an aggressive ride. And, in many ways, this new breed of Status follows that formula.<\/p>

However, rather than there being one Status, there are now three \u2013 occupying a broad range of intentions, all built with M5 alloy frames<\/a>.<\/p>

At one end, is the Status 2 140 \u2013 a trail bike<\/a> built for those who prioritise durability and snappy handling over weight and a feature-full chassis. Those riders might want the new Stumpjumper<\/a> instead.<\/p>

Park laps or DH tracks, the Status 2 170DH should be a good stepping stone to a full-blown DH rig. – Specialized<\/figcaption><\/figure>

At the other end, there\u2019s the Status 2 170 DH. If it\u2019s not too obvious from the name, it\u2019s a 170mm-travel<\/a> bike with a 180mm DH fork, built for wannabe downhill racers<\/a> and park rats.<\/p>

Then there\u2019s the middle model, the Status 2 170 \u2013 a burly enduro bike<\/a> with 170mm travel.<\/p>

This 170mm version will be sold as a frameset in the USA for $2,000.<\/p>

Even if you\u2019re not interested in tearing up the woods, Specialized says the Status 2 is great for hitting up a few stair steps on the way back from the corner shop.<\/p>

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Trail riding, laps in the woods, stair sets or sending it to the Post Office \u2013 all in a day’s work for the Status 2 140. – Specialized<\/figcaption><\/figure>

The bikes are built with durability in mind, while specs are focused on suspension and braking performance, rather than time being spent on hitting specific performance metrics. These are designed to be no-nonsense MTBs for those who just want to jump on a bike and ride.<\/p>

Alloy mullet wheels<\/a> are fitted to all the bikes, along with basic but effective drivetrains and finishing kit.<\/p>

In addition to the new bikes, Specialized is introducing a new S0 size to the Status 2 range, designed for riders under 5ft. Rather than the \u2018regular\u2019 mullet setup, these S0 models get a 27.5in front wheel with a 26in rear.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

Specialized Status 2 140<\/h2>
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The 140mm-travel version of the Status 2 should be a proper ripper in the woods. – Specialized<\/figcaption><\/figure>

The Status 140 2 is a rough-and-tough trail, jib, or short-travel enduro bike, with 140mm Marzocchi Z1 forks and a Marzocchi Bomber piggyback air shock offering up \u2018normal squish\u2019.<\/p>

TRP\u2019s Trail EVO brakes<\/a> provide the stopping power, while a Shimano Deore groupset gives the drive.<\/p>

In keeping with the intentions of the bike, the geometry is suitably dialled.<\/p>

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Air shocks ensure plenty of tunabiity. – Specialized<\/figcaption><\/figure>

In the Low setting, there\u2019s a 64-degree head angle and a 77-degree seat angle, while the BB drops 38mm below the axles for a relatively slammed ride.<\/p>

Reaches and stacks range from 415mm to 515mm and 605mm to 636mm respectively across the S1-S5 size range, while chainstays are a snappy 427mm in the S1-S3 and 432mm in the S4 and S5.<\/p>

A flip chip<\/a> raises the BB by 8mm and steepens angles by half a degree, if you want a slightly taller ride \u2013 it\u2019s worth noting that the bikes will ship in this setup.<\/p>