Theres a new family of bikes coming out of the Specialized stable the Status 2.Its not a new name, with the previous generation of Status bikes being pocket-friendly rippers for those looking for an aggressive ride. And, in many ways, this new breed of Status follows that formula.However, rather than there being one Status, there are now three occupying a broad range of intentions, all built with M5 alloy frames.At one end, is the Status 2 140 a trail bike built for those who prioritise durability and snappy handling over weight and a feature-full chassis. Those riders might want the new Stumpjumper instead.Park laps or DH tracks, the Status 2 170DH should be a good stepping stone to a full-blown DH rig. - SpecializedAt the other end, theres the Status 2 170 DH. If its not too obvious from the name, its a 170mm-travel bike with a 180mm DH fork, built for wannabe downhill racers and park rats.Then theres the middle model, the Status 2 170 a burly enduro bike with 170mm travel.This 170mm version will be sold as a frameset in the USA for $2,000.Even if youre not interested in tearing up the woods, Specialized says the Status 2 is great for hitting up a few stair steps on the way back from the corner shop.Trail riding, laps in the woods, stair sets or sending it to the Post Office all in a day's work for the Status 2 140. - SpecializedThe bikes are built with durability in mind, while specs are focused on suspension and braking performance, rather than time being spent on hitting specific performance metrics. These are designed to be no-nonsense MTBs for those who just want to jump on a bike and ride.Alloy mullet wheels are fitted to all the bikes, along with basic but effective drivetrains and finishing kit.In addition to the new bikes, Specialized is introducing a new S0 size to the Status 2 range, designed for riders under 5ft. Rather than the regular mullet setup, these S0 models get a 27.5in front wheel with a 26in rear.Specialized Status 2 140The 140mm-travel version of the Status 2 should be a proper ripper in the woods. - SpecializedThe Status 140 2 is a rough-and-tough trail, jib, or short-travel enduro bike, with 140mm Marzocchi Z1 forks and a Marzocchi Bomber piggyback air shock offering up normal squish.TRPs Trail EVO brakes provide the stopping power, while a Shimano Deore groupset gives the drive.In keeping with the intentions of the bike, the geometry is suitably dialled.Air shocks ensure plenty of tunabiity. - SpecializedIn the Low setting, theres a 64-degree head angle and a 77-degree seat angle, while the BB drops 38mm below the axles for a relatively slammed ride.Reaches and stacks range from 415mm to 515mm and 605mm to 636mm respectively across the S1-S5 size range, while chainstays are a snappy 427mm in the S1-S3 and 432mm in the S4 and S5.A flip chip raises the BB by 8mm and steepens angles by half a degree, if you want a slightly taller ride its worth noting that the bikes will ship in this setup.$3,500Specialized Status 2 140 ZEROThe smaller S0 bikes get specially tuned shocks for lighter riders. - SpecializedThe S0 version of the bike comes with a similar build, although it has a SRAM NX drivetrain and SRAM Code R brakes.The suspension has been tuned for lighter riders.This includes a more progressive leverage rate to give those running lower spring pressures the necessary mid-stroke support, while theres still tunability late in the stroke with volume spacers possible.Flip chips in all the bikes steepen or slacken angles by half a degree, and raise or lower the BB by 8mm. - SpecializedThis setup is also said to help overcome the friction inherent in air suspension units something lighter riders are more likely to feel.The same angles are present, although the reach is down to 390mm and the stack is 377mm. You still get the flip chip though.Lower standovers, narrower bars and shorter cranks are also specced.$3,000Specialized Status 2 170Don't want to spend tons on your next enduro bike? The Status 2 170 might be the answer. - SpecializedLots of squish is provided by the longer-travel Status 2 170 .Theres 170mm of travel at either end, doled out by Foxs 38 Rhythm fork and a Performance-level DHX Coil shock.The bike shares the same TRP brakes and Deore groupset, although while the 140 gets Grid Trail Butcher tyres at both ends, the longer-travel 170 receives a stouter Grid Gravity rear tyre.Reaches range from 420mm to 520mm and stacks 620mm to 652mm. The head angle (Low) is 64 degrees, while the seat angle is 77 degrees.3,000 / $3,500 / 3,700Specialized Status 2 170 ZEROShorter riders have an option with the S0-sized Status 2 140 and 170. - SpecializedAvailable in the S0 size only, the build of the Status 2 170 ZERO is similar to the Status 2 140 ZERO, although theres a 170mm Fox 36 Rhythm fork and a Fox air shock to aid tunability.The NX drivetrain and Code brakes remain.Theres a 597mm stack and a 390mm reach, along with 432mm chainstays.$3,000 / 3,700Specialized Status 2 170 DHThe Specialized Status 2 DH is a 170mm-travel budget DH and park bike. - SpecializedThis model has a descending focus.At the front, theres a RockShox Boxxer Select fork, paired with a Super Deluxe Select coil shock.SRAMs new Maven brakes are on stopping duty, while you get a 7-speed GX DH groupset this is one for those happy pushing up the hills or getting on an uplift.Grid Gravity-cased tyres feature on the front and rear.The head angle is raked out to 63.5 degrees, thanks to that longer fork, while reaches in the S2 to S5 size range are spread between 445mm and 520mm.Theres no ZERO-sized model in the 170 DH flavour bike.3,500 / $4,500 / 4,200