2026 Specialized Status 2 170 DH vs 2026 Specialized Status 2 DH
The Specialized Status 2 DH size closest to your S3 is the S3. Compare the S3 instead
What changes on the Specialized Status 2 DH
Compared with the Specialized Status 2 170 DH in S3, the Specialized Status 2 DH in S5 places the top of the head tube 18 mm higher and 50 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 64 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +18 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +50 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +64 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Specialized Status 2 170 DH, S3Specialized Status 2 DH, S5Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Status 2 170 DH S3 | Specialized Status 2 DH S5 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 476 | 526 | +50 mm |
| Stack | 629 | 647 | +18 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64 | 64 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 77.6 | 77.6 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 635 | 716 | +81 mm |
| Chainstay length | 428 | 433 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1250 | 1314 | +64 mm |
| BB drop | 26 | 26 | ±0 mm |
| BB height | 350 | 350 | ±0 mm |
| Standover | 742 | 752 | +10 mm |
| Seat tube length | 420 | 465 | +45 mm |
| Head tube length | 110 | 130 | +20 mm |
Differences are the Specialized Status 2 DH minus the Specialized Status 2 170 DH. Full charts: 2026 Specialized Status 2 170 DH, 2026 Specialized Status 2 DH.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Status 2 170 DHSpecialized Status 2 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 2 170 DH | Specialized Status 2 DHDH |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | not listed | Specialized Status 2 |
| Fork | not listed | RockShox BoXXer Ultimate Charger 3 RC2 |
| Rear shock | not listed | RockShox Vivid Coil Ultimate |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM GX DH |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM GX DH |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM GX DH |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM PC 1110 |
| Crankset | not listed | SRAM Descendant DH |
| Chainring | not listed | SRAM Descendant DH |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | SRAM DUB Threaded Wide |
| Wheelset | not listed | Roval Alloy DH |
| Tire | not listed | Specialized Butcher, Butcher |
| Brake | not listed | SRAM Maven Bronze |
| Handlebar | not listed | Specialized 6000 series |
| Stem | not listed | Specialized Descendant |
| Grips | not listed | Deity Lockjaw |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Henge DH |
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