2010 Trek Session vs 2012 Specialized Status II
The Specialized Status II size closest to your M is the S. Compare the S instead
What changes on the Specialized Status II
Compared with the Trek Session in M, the Specialized Status II in L places the top of the head tube 48 mm higher and 60 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 46 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +48 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +60 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +46 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −14 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek Session numbers we have for size M are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek Session M | Specialized Status II L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 390 | 450mm | +60 mm |
| Stack | 598 | 646mm | +48 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64.0° | 64.5° | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 596 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 440 | 426mm | −14 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1168 | 1214mm | +46 mm |
| BB height | 363 | 355mm | −8 mm |
| Standover | 830 | 759mm | −71 mm |
| Seat tube length | 419 | 458mm | +39 mm |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 71° | |
| BB drop | not listed | -14.5mm | |
| Head tube length | not listed | 120mm |
Differences are the Specialized Status II minus the Trek Session. Full charts: 2010 Trek Session, 2012 Specialized Status II.
Where each sits in its class
Trek SessionSpecialized Status II
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 | Trek Session8 | Specialized Status IIII |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek Alpha Red | not listed |
| Fork | RockShox BoXXer | RockShox Domain |
| Shifter | SRAM X-7 | SRAM X-5 |
| Derailleur | SRAM X-9 | SRAM X-7 |
| Cassette | SRAM PG-970 | SRAM PG950 |
| Crankset | Race Face Respond DH | FSA Gravity Moto-X MegaExo |
| Pedals | Wellgo BO-87B | not listed |
| Wheelset | Bontrager Big Earl | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Minion DHF | Specialized Butcher DH |
| Brake | Avid Elixir | Avid Elixir 5 |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Big Earl | Specialized Demo |
| Stem | Bontrager Big Earl | not listed |
| Headset | FSA NO.57E | not listed |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Rhythm | not listed |
| Rear shock | not listed | Fox Van RC |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | FSA MegaExo |
| Hub | not listed | Specialized Hi Lo |
| Rim | not listed | Specialized P-Disc |
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