2025 Specialized Status 2 vs 2026 Ibis Ripmo AF
The XM is the Ibis Ripmo AF size closest to your S4 (Low) Specialized Status 2. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Ibis Ripmo AF
Compared with the Specialized Status 2 in S4 (Low), the Ibis Ripmo AF in XM places the top of the head tube 6 mm higher and 12 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 10 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +6 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −12 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −10 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +4 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Status 2, S4 (Low)Ibis Ripmo AF, XMDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Status 2 S4 (Low) | Ibis Ripmo AF XM | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 490mm | 478 | −12 mm |
| Stack | 627mm | 633 | +6 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64° | 64.5 | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 77° | 76.5 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 671mm | 630 | −41 mm |
| Chainstay length | 432mm | 436 | +4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1259mm | 1249 | −10 mm |
| BB drop | 38mm | 30 | −8 mm |
| BB height | 338mm | 344 | +6 mm |
| Standover | 743mm | 757 | +14 mm |
| Seat tube length | 440mm | 415 | −25 mm |
| Fork length | 551mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 125mm | 110 | −15 mm |
Differences are the Ibis Ripmo AF minus the Specialized Status 2. Full charts: 2025 Specialized Status 2, 2026 Ibis Ripmo AF.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Status 2Ibis Ripmo AF
Each bike is ranked against the other trail bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Specialized Status 2140 | Ibis Ripmo AF90 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Marzocchi Z1 | RockShox Lyrik |
| Rear shock | Marzocchi Bomber | RockShox Super Deluxe Select |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M6100 | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Chain | Shimano Deore M6100 | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore | SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission |
| Tire | Specialized Butcher | Maxxis Minion DHF, Maxxis Minion DHR II DD |
| Brake | TRP EVO | SRAM Maven Base |
| Grips | Deity Knuckleduster | Lizard Skins Strata |
| Dropper post | X-Fusion Manic | KS Vantage Dropper |
| Seatpost | X-Fusion Manic | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Bridge Comp | WTB Silverado Fusion |
| Frame | not listed | Ibis Ripmo AF |
| Wheelset | not listed | Blackbird Send |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM CenterLine |
| Handlebar | not listed | Blackbird 35 Aluminum Riser Bar |
| Stem | not listed | Blackbird 35 |
| Headset | not listed | Cane Creek 40 |
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