2026 Specialized Status 2 DH vs 2026 Specialized Status 2 170 DH
The Specialized Status 2 170 DH size closest to your S3 is the S3. Compare the S3 instead
What changes on the Specialized Status 2 170 DH
Compared with the Specialized Status 2 DH in S3, the Specialized Status 2 170 DH in S2 places the top of the head tube 9 mm lower and 25 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 29 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −9 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −25 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −29 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Status 2 DH, S3Specialized Status 2 170 DH, S2Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Status 2 DH S3 | Specialized Status 2 170 DH S2 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 476 | 451 | −25 mm |
| Stack | 629 | 620 | −9 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64 | 64 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 77.6 | 77.6 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 635 | 595 | −40 mm |
| Chainstay length | 428 | 428 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1250 | 1221 | −29 mm |
| BB drop | 26 | 26 | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 350 | 350 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 742 | 735 | −7 mm |
| Seat tube length | 420 | 400 | −20 mm |
| Head tube length | 110 | 100 | −10 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Status 2 170 DH minus the Specialized Status 2 DH. Full charts: 2026 Specialized Status 2 DH, 2026 Specialized Status 2 170 DH.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Status 2 DHSpecialized Status 2 170 DH
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 | Specialized Status 2 170 DH |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Status 2 | not listed |
| Fork | RockShox BoXXer Ultimate Charger 3 RC2 | not listed |
| Rear shock | RockShox Vivid Coil Ultimate | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM GX DH | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX DH | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM GX DH | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM PC 1110 | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM Descendant DH | not listed |
| Chainring | SRAM Descendant DH | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB Threaded Wide | not listed |
| Wheelset | Roval Alloy DH | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Butcher, Butcher | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Maven Bronze | not listed |
| Handlebar | Specialized 6000 series | not listed |
| Stem | Specialized Descendant | not listed |
| Grips | Deity Lockjaw | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Henge DH | not listed |
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