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2024 Specialized

Status 140 2

A 29″ / 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price

A$5,200($3,720)
Weight33.7 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 140 / 140mm
ForkMarzocchi Bomber Z1
ShockMarzocchi Bomber
Wheels29″ / 27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetDeore
BrakesTRP Trail EVO Hydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Terrain
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Handling
nimblestable
Status 140 2
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

26 mph

Status 140 2

26 mph

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Spec Level

Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

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Sizing
S1

4'11" – 5'3"

S2

5'2" – 5'8"

S3

5'5" – 5'11"

S4

5'7" – 6'3"

S5

5'10" – 6'4"

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Summary

The Specialized Status is an affordable and durable enduro bike designed for fun and performance on technical trails and jump tracks. It features a redesigned M5 aluminum chassis, Horst link suspension with adjustable geometry, and improved components for better handling and comfort. The bike excels in downhill scenarios with coil shocks and powerful brakes, while also offering enhanced climbing efficiency.

Pros
  • Affordable price point

  • Durable M5 aluminum chassis

  • Fun and playful ride quality

  • Improved suspension and handling

  • Versatile for various trail types

Cons
  • DH build lacks some features like a dropper post

  • TRP Trail EVO brakes may not suit riders with shorter fingers

  • Not all models include S0 size option

Key Quotes
The Status is (predictably) a hoot on jump trails.
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Whether you’re sending stair gaps, urban wall rides, or getting creative at the bike park, the Status is your tool.
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This is a bike that handles the braking bumps of a chopped up bike park trail without sucking the life out of jump tracks, like a full on DH-race bike might.
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Mountain Bike Action
Specialized Status 2 170 Review: Affordable Freeride Powerhouse for Park and Trail Riders - Mountain Bike Action Magazine

Oct 2025 · Ron Koch

Specialized’s Status 2 170 brings back freeride fun with a 170mm alloy frame, mixed wheels, and Fox suspension. Read our full review on how this $2,500 bike blends park performance with trail capability.

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Enduro Mountainbike Magazine
The Specialized Status 2 170 DH – In Our Group Test for the Best Bike Park Bike

Sep 2025 · Sraithel

Is the Specialized Status 2 170 DH the perfect bike park rig? We tested it to find out.

Highs
  • Plenty of bike for a very fair price

  • High agility makes for a fun ride on flow trails and jumplines

  • Intuitive handling

Lows
  • Lacks composure on rough trails

  • Low front end offers limited confidence

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BIKE Magazine
First Laps: Specialized Status 2 170 DH

Jul 2024

Bike park rallying on Specialized’s new park bike.

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Bikerumor
Specialized Status 2 Expands with 140mm Trail Bike, Two 170mm Options

Jul 2024 · Zach Overholt

Ready to send it? So is the Status 2, now in five different unique offerings depending on your style, and size...

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Pinkbike
First Ride: Specialized Launches New Status 140 and DH 170

Jul 2024 · Matt Beer

Version 2.0 of the affordable Status, and there's even a mini-mullet in the mix.

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Bike Perfect
Specialized Status 140 review – is this the ultimate good time trail bargain?

Oct 2023 · Guy Kesteven

The shorter travel version of Specialized’s subversive mullet bike is a huge amount of fun, especially for dynamic riders, and it’s a bloody bargain too

Highs
  • Attack focused MX geometry

  • Totally sorted suspension

  • Short back end responsiveness

  • Great value, no nonsense spec

  • Stealth aesthetics

Lows
  • No internal storage

  • Needs tougher tires for rocky trails

  • Not a natural climber

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Vital MTB
2022 Specialized Status 160 Bike

Apr 2022 · jonathon Simonetti fishoholic805

A compelling ride for the money, the Status rips!

Highs
  • Solid frame

  • Attractive price point

  • Loads of fun on the descents

  • Plenty versatile

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MBR
Specialized Status 160 review: killer value for money - MBR

Nov 2021 · Alan Muldoon

With one model, five frame sizes, mixed wheels, two geometry settings and 160mm travel, the new Specialized Status ticks all the right boxes.

Highs
  • Killer value for money

Lows
  • Sluggish NX shifting, lack of official product info is frustrating

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

M5 Alloy chassis and rear-end, Trail Geometry, horst pivot geo adjustment, threaded BB, internal cable routing with external rear brake option, 12x148mm dropouts, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, SRAM UDH compatible, 140mm of travel

BB StandardBSA, Threaded

Hanger StandardUDH

ColorsSatin Aluminum / Obsidian; Satin Cool Grey / Desert Rose / Black

Fork

Marzocchi Z1, GRIP damper, two position Sweep adjustment, 15x110mm Kabolt axle, 44mm offset, 140mm of travel

Travel140mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

Marzocchi Bomber Air, Ride Dynamics Trail Tune, 2-position non-indexed compression sweep, w/ LSR adjustment, S1:210x50mm, S2-S5:210x52.5mm

Travel140mm

Bottom Bracket

BSA, threaded

Stem

Alloy Trail Stem, 35mm bar bore

Handlebar

Specialized, 6061 alloy, 6-degree upsweep, 8-degree backsweep, 30mm rise, S1: 780mm width, S2-S5: 800mm width

Saddle

Bridge Comp, Hollow Cr-mo rails, 143mm

Seatpost

X-Fusion Manic, infinite adjustable, two-bolt head, bottom mount cable routing, remote SLR LE lever, 34.9, S1: 125mm, S2: 150mm, S3-S4: 170mm, S5: 190mm

TypeDropper

Grips

Deity Knuckleduster

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Deore, M6100, 12pd, Shadow Plus

Crank

Shimano Deore, M6120, 32T ring, 55mm chainline, S1:165mm, S2-S5: 170mm

Shifters

Shimano Deore, M6100, I-Spec EV, 12 speed

Cassette

Shimano Deore M6100, 12spd w/Hyperglide+, 10-51t

Chain

Shimano Deore M6100, 12spd

Brakes

Front: TRP Trail EVO, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 203mm, Rear: TRP Trail EVO, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 203mm

TypeTRP Trail EVO Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Specialized, hookless alloy, 30mm inner width, tubeless ready

Spokes

DT Swiss Industry

Front Hub

Alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 15x110mm thru-axle, 28h

Rear Hub

Alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 32h

Tires

Front: Butcher, GRID TRAIL casing, GRIPTON® T9 compound, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3", Rear: Butcher, GRID TRAIL casing, GRIPTON® T7 compound, 2Bliss Ready, 27.5x2.3"

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