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2026 Specialized Status 2 170 DH vs 2027 Canyon Sender CFR CLLCTV

The Canyon Sender CFR CLLCTV size closest to your S3 is the M. Compare the M instead

What changes on the Canyon Sender CFR CLLCTV

Compared with the Specialized Status 2 170 DH in S3, the Canyon Sender CFR CLLCTV in XL places the top of the head tube 10 mm higher and 42 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 78 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+10 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+42 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+78 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−1.0°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
+10 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2026 Specialized Status 2 170 DH (S3) and 2027 Canyon Sender CFR CLLCTV (XL), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Status 2 170 DH is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Canyon Sender CFR CLLCTV is the colored outline on top.J 1250

Specialized Status 2 170 DH, S3Canyon Sender CFR CLLCTV, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Status 2 170 DH S3Canyon Sender CFR CLLCTV XLDifference
Reach476518+42 mm
Stack629639+10 mm
Head tube angle6463−1.0°
Seat tube angle77.678+0.4°
Effective top tube635654+19 mm
Chainstay length428438+10 mm
Wheelbase12501328+78 mm
BB drop2624−2 mm
BB height350not listed
Standover742759+17 mm
Seat tube length420440+20 mm
Head tube length110115+5 mm

Differences are the Canyon Sender CFR CLLCTV minus the Specialized Status 2 170 DH. Full charts: 2026 Specialized Status 2 170 DH, 2027 Canyon Sender CFR CLLCTV.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Status 2 170 DHCanyon Sender CFR CLLCTV

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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