The Specialized Status first emerged in 2021 as a low-frills full suspension bike that was designed to provide maximum fun at a minimum price. Available in two different travel options, the Status 140 and Status 160, these price-conscious trail bikes were effectively budget versions of the Stumpjumper and Enduro.
We reviewed the Specialized Status 160 last year and loved its smooth suspension and hooligan-inspired handling. While it wasn’t exactly the lightest or sprightliest bike in the world, there were no doubts that it delivered a solid level of spec in a refreshingly simple and well-priced package.
Looking to build on that success, Specialized is expanding the lineup for 2025 with the arrival of the brand new Status 2.
An overview of the Specialized Status 2
The Specialized Status 2 will be available in three distinct platforms that all utilise an alloy frame and a mixed wheel setup.
There’s the Status 140, Status 170 and Status 170 DH, with the number in the name referring to the amount of suspension travel. The DH version then pumps things up further with a 7-speed drivetrain and a dual-crown RockShox Boxxer fork.
With a keen focus on value for money, there’s a distinct lack of carbon fibre or internal storage. Instead the Status 2 keeps it real with M5 welded alloy tubing and the classic FSR four-bar suspension design. However, just like the latest Stumpjumper 15, you do get a flip chip down at the chainstay pivot that offers High/Low positions.
Specialized Status 2 geometry & size chart
Another noteworthy addition for the Specialized Status 2 is the arrival of a brand new S0 size. Designed specifically for shorter folks and youth riders, the S0 frames are optimised around smaller wheels with a 27.5in front and 26in at the rear.
For the rest of the range you’ll find five frame sizes from S1 to S5. Geometry varies slightly between the Status 140 and Status 170, though they share a similarly slack 63.5-64° head angle, a steep 77° seat angle, and short 427-437mm chainstays. You can see all the detailed numbers in the size chart below.
Specialized Status 2 price & specs
All three of the Specialized Status 2 models will be coming into Australia this year. Prices will kick off at $4,600 AUD for the S0 size Status 140 and 170, which feature a slightly different spec with a SRAM NX Eagle drivetrain and Code R brakes.
Next up are the standard Status 140 and 170 models that will retail for $5,200 AUD. These bikes feature Shimano 1×12 Deore drivetrains, TRP Trail EVO brakes, an X-Fusion dropper post and Specialized Butcher tyres.
Finally there’s the Status 170 DH, which gets a RockShox Boxxer fork and Super Deluxe coil shock, a SRAM GX DH drivetrain and Maven Bronze brakes for $6,400 AUD.
2025 Specialized Status 2 170 DH
- Frame | M5 Alloy, FSR Suspension Design, 170mm Travel
- Fork | RockShox BoXXer Select, Charger RC Damper, 180mm Travel
- Shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Select Coil, HBO, 230×62.5mm
- Wheels | Specialized Alloy Hubs & Roval Alloy DH Rims, 28mm Inner Width
- Tyres |Specialized Butcher T9 GRID Gravity 29×2.3in Front & 27.5×2.3in Rear
- Drivetrain | SRAM GX DH 1×7 w/34T Descendent DH Crankset & 11-25T Cassette
- Brakes | SRAM Maven Bronze 4-Piston w/220mm Front & 200mm Rear Rotors
- Seatpost | Specialized Alloy, 34.9mm Diameter
- Claimed Weight | 17.18kg
- RRP | $6,400 AUD
2025 Specialized Status 2 170
- Frame | M5 Alloy, FSR Suspension Design, 170mm Travel
- Fork | Fox 38 Rhythm, GRIP Damper, 170mm Travel
- Shock | Fox DHX Coil, Performance Series, 230×62.5mm
- Wheels |Specialized Alloy Hubs & Rims, 30mm Inner Width
- Tyres |Specialized Butcher T9 GRID Trail 29×2.3in Front & Butcher T9 GRID Gravity 27.5×2.3in Rear
- Drivetrain | Shimano Deore 1×12 w/32T Deore Crankset & 10-51T Cassette
- Brakes | TRP Trail EVO 4-Piston w/203mm Rotors
- Seatpost | X-Fusion Manic, 34.9mm Diameter, Travel: 125mm (S1), 150mm (S2), 170mm (S3-S4), 190mm (S5)
- Claimed Weight | 15.56kg
- RRP | $5,200 AUD
2025 Specialized Status 2 140
- Frame | M5 Alloy, FSR Suspension Design, 140mm Travel
- Fork | Marzocchi Bomber Z1, GRIP Damper, 140mm Travel
- Shock | Marzocchi Bomber Air, 210×52.5mm
- Wheels |Specialized Alloy Hubs & Rims, 30mm Inner Width
- Tyres |Specialized Butcher T9 GRID Trail 29×2.3in Front & Butcher T7 GRID Trail 27.5×2.3in Rear
- Drivetrain | Shimano Deore 1×12 w/32T Deore Crankset & 10-51T Cassette
- Brakes | TRP Trail EVO 4-Piston w/203mm Rotors
- Seatpost | X-Fusion Manic, 34.9mm Diameter, Travel: 125mm (S1), 150mm (S2), 170mm (S3-S4), 190mm (S5)
- Claimed Weight | 15.29kg
- RRP | $5,200 AUD
