2026 Specialized Status 2 DH vs 2025 Santa Cruz V10 DH X-01
The L is the Santa Cruz V10 DH X-01 size closest to your S3 Specialized Status 2 DH. 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 Santa Cruz V10 DH X-01
Compared with the Specialized Status 2 DH in S3, the Santa Cruz V10 DH X-01 in L places the top of the head tube 9 mm higher and about as far forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 53 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +9 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −2 mm
- About the same reach
- Wheelbase
- +53 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −1.1°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
Only the Specialized Status 2 DH is drawn. The Santa Cruz V10 DH X-01 numbers we have for size L are missing the chainstay length.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Status 2 DH S3 | Santa Cruz V10 DH X-01 L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 476 | 474 | −2 mm |
| Stack | 629 | 638 | +9 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64 | 62.9 | −1.1° |
| Seat tube angle | 77.6 | 77.2 | −0.4° |
| Effective top tube | 635 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 428 | not listed | |
| Wheelbase | 1250 | 1303 | +53 mm |
| BB drop | 26 | not listed | |
| BB height | 350 | not listed | |
| Standover | 742 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 420 | 455 | +35 mm |
| Head tube length | 110 | 115 | +5 mm |
Differences are the Santa Cruz V10 DH X-01 minus the Specialized Status 2 DH. Full charts: 2026 Specialized Status 2 DH, 2025 Santa Cruz V10 DH X-01.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Status 2 DHSanta Cruz V10 DH X-01
Each bike is ranked against the other downhill 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 2 DHDH | Santa Cruz V10 DH X-01DH X-01 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Status 2 | Santa Cruz V10 |
| Fork | RockShox BoXXer Ultimate Charger 3 RC2 | Fox 40 Float Factory |
| Rear shock | RockShox Vivid Coil Ultimate | Fox DHX2 Coil Factory |
| Shifter | SRAM GX DH | SRAM X0 1 DH |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX DH | SRAM X01 DH |
| Cassette | SRAM GX DH | SRAM X01 DH |
| Chain | SRAM PC 1110 | SRAM PC-1170 |
| Crankset | SRAM Descendant DH | SRAM X01 DH |
| Chainring | SRAM Descendant DH | SRAM X01 DH |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB Threaded Wide | SRAM DUB |
| Wheelset | Roval Alloy DH | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Butcher, Butcher | Maxxis Minion DHR II |
| Brake | SRAM Maven Bronze | SRAM Maven Silver, SRAM Code RSC |
| Handlebar | Specialized 6000 series | OneUp Components Aluminum |
| Stem | Specialized Descendant | OneUp Components Direct Mount |
| Grips | Deity Lockjaw | Burgtec Bartender |
| Saddle | Specialized Henge DH | fizik Alpaca Gravita X5 Saddle |
| Hub | not listed | Industry Nine 1/1 |
| Rim | not listed | Reserve 30|HD |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM HS2 |
| Headset | not listed | Cane Creek 50 IS41 Headset 1-1/8" |
| Seatpost | not listed | Burgtec Aluminum Post |
| Accessory | not listed | e*thirteen LG1+ |
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