Specialized Status 2: suspension setup & specs
The Specialized Status 2 is a freeride bike with 170 mm of fork travel and 170 mm at the rear. Below you will find all 2 current builds with fork, shock and shock size, plus SAG values in millimetres and a tyre pressure table.
Calculate the setup for your Specialized Status 2 →
All builds
Fork, shock, shock size (eye-to-eye length × stroke) and rear travel, weight and price according to the manufacturer. Wheel size: 27.5" / 26" / 29" / 27.5".
| Build | Fork | Shock | Shock size | Rear travel | Weight | RRP | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 170 | FOX 38 Float Rhythm GRIP (170 mm) | FOX DHX Performance (coil) | 230x62.5 | 170 mm | – | €3,149 | Setup → |
| 170 Zero | FOX 36 Float Rhythm GRIP (170 mm) | FOX Float X Performance | 230x60 | – | – | €3,149 | Setup → |
How it compares
At 170 mm, fork travel is 10 mm shorter than the median of the “freeride bike” category (180 mm, 12 bikes). Front and rear both work with 170 mm of travel. Within Specialized’s mountain bikes, it sits between the Specialized Stumpjumper 15 and the Specialized Demo 11 on travel. The frame is made of aluminium.
The starting price of €3,149 (170) is roughly in line with the category median (€3,270). Fork and shock come from FOX on every build. The fork line-up ranges from the FOX 38 Float Rhythm GRIP to the FOX 36 Float Rhythm GRIP. The 170 build uses a coil shock (FOX DHX Performance (coil)), so SAG is set with the spring rate rather than air pressure. Depending on build or size, the wheels are 27.5" / 26" / 29" / 27.5".
Setup notes for this spec
- Fork (FOX 38 Float Rhythm GRIP): air goes in through the valve on top of the left leg. After every change, compress the fork firmly a few times before measuring SAG.
- Rebound: on FOX suspension the rebound adjuster is red. Always count clicks from fully closed (clockwise to the stop) so you can return to any setting.
- Coil shock (FOX DHX Performance (coil)): SAG is determined by the spring rate. Only add enough preload to stop the spring from rattling.
Target SAG for the Specialized Status 2
Instead of percentages, this table gives SAG directly in millimetres, measurable with the O-ring on the stanchion and on the shock shaft. Change the pressure step by step until you reach the value; if Specialized gives its own target SAG, use that.
170 mm fork, 62.5 mm shock stroke (170)
| Riding style | Fork SAG | Shock SAG |
|---|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 29 mm | 24 % = 15.0 mm on the shock shaft |
| Trail | 20 % = 34 mm | 28 % = 17.5 mm on the shock shaft |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 37 mm | 30 % = 18.8 mm on the shock shaft |
| Bike park | 20 % = 34 mm | 27 % = 16.9 mm on the shock shaft |
170 mm fork, 60.0 mm shock stroke (170 Zero)
| Riding style | Fork SAG | Shock SAG |
|---|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 29 mm | 24 % = 14.4 mm on the shock shaft |
| Trail | 20 % = 34 mm | 28 % = 16.8 mm on the shock shaft |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 37 mm | 30 % = 18.0 mm on the shock shaft |
| Bike park | 20 % = 34 mm | 27 % = 16.2 mm on the shock shaft |
How to measure SAG is explained in our guide SAG setup.
Tyre pressure starting values
For 2.30″ wide tyres, tubeless with a trail casing. With an inner tube about 0.2 bar (2.9 psi) more, with an insert about 0.1 bar (1.5 psi) less. Stock tyres: Butcher 2.3.
| Ready-to-ride weight | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|
| 60 kg | 1.53 bar (22 psi) | 1.73 bar (25 psi) |
| 70 kg | 1.65 bar (24 psi) | 1.85 bar (27 psi) |
| 80 kg | 1.77 bar (26 psi) | 1.97 bar (29 psi) |
| 90 kg | 1.89 bar (27 psi) | 2.09 bar (30 psi) |
| 100 kg | 2.01 bar (29 psi) | 2.21 bar (32 psi) |
| 110 kg | 2.13 bar (31 psi) | 2.33 bar (34 psi) |
| 120 kg | 2.25 bar (33 psi) | 2.45 bar (36 psi) |
Air pressure in the fork and shock
You will find a suitable starting pressure on the sticker on the fork stanchion (or on the shock) or in the suspension manufacturers’ setup charts. Our calculator gives you a starting value including rebound for your weight and riding style. What matters afterwards is the measured SAG from the table above.