Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 26" -
Travel Front 170mm -
Travel Rear 200mm -
Fork X Fusion
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Groupset X7, X4 -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 1 × 8 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
XS
151cm - 164cm
SM
159cm - 170cm
MD
165cm - 177cm
LG
171cm - 184cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
M4 hydroformed tubing, 1.5"" forged headtube, ISCG mounts, 135mm rear spacing, full-cartridge bearing pivots, 200mm travel
Suspension Fork
X-Fusion Vengeance R, coil spring, tapered alloy steerer, reb adj. 20mm thru-axle, 170mm travel
Rear Shock
Custom X-Fusion Vector R, coil over w/ piggy back, adj. rebound, 8.5x2.5"", spring rate XS: 350, S: 400, M: 450, L: 500
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM X7, 9-speed, short cage
Shift Levers
SRAM X4, 8-speed, trigger
Cassette
SRAM PG-830, 8-speed, 11-32
Crank
Truvativ Ruktion, 165mm, w/ Status guide
Bottom Bracket
Truvativ Howitzer XR, oversize sealed outboard cartridge bearings, 73mm shell
Chain
KMC X-8, 8-speed, reusable Missing Link
Pedals
Alloy platform, 9/16""
Wheels
Front Hub
Specialized Hi Lo disc, sealed cartridge bearings, 20mm thru-axle, 32h
Rear Hub
Specialized disc, bolt-on 135mm, 36h
Rims
P.Disc, 32mm wide, 36h
Spokes
Stainless, 14g
Tires
Specialized Butcher SX, 2Bliss Ready, 26x2.3"", foldable aramid bead, dual compound, 60TPI
Brakes
Brakes
Avid Elixir 1, metallic pad, 200mm rotor
Brake Levers
Avid Elixir 1 R, hydraulic disc, tool-less reach adj.
Cockpit
Stem
Specialized P.Series MTB, forged alloy, 4-bolt, 40mm length, 31.8mm clamp
Handlebar
Specialized DH, low-rise, 6061 alloy, 780mm wide, 9-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 31.8mm
Grips
Specialized Sip Grip, light lock-on, half-waffle aramid-infused, S/M: regular, Others: XL thickness
Headset
Semi-integrated alloy cups for 1-1/2"" headtube and 1-1/8"" steerer, cartridge bearings
Seat
Saddle
Specialized DH, 8mm steel rails
Seatpost
Specialized 6061 alloy, 2-bolt micro-adjust, no offset, 30.9mm, 300mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | XS | SM | MD | LG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.73 mm | 1.55 mm | 1.53 mm | 1.44 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 355 mm | 355 mm | 355 mm | 355 mm |
| Front Center | 739 mm | 739 mm | 764 mm | 789 mm |
| Rake | 44 mm | 3 mm | 21 mm | 21 mm |
| Trail | 115 mm | 160 mm | 140 mm | 140 mm |
| Stack | 640 mm | 640 mm | 640 mm | 640 mm |
| Reach | 369 mm | 414 mm | 419 mm | 444 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 527 mm | 552 mm | 577 mm | 602 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 75 ° | 75 ° | 75 ° | 75 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 394 mm | 394 mm | 419 mm | 458 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 64.5 ° | 64.5 ° | 64.5 ° | 64.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 120 mm | 120 mm | 120 mm | 120 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 420 mm | 420 mm | 420 mm | 420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1158 mm | 1158 mm | 1183 mm | 1208 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | -14 mm | -14 mm | -14 mm | -14 mm |
| Standover Height | 740 mm | 740 mm | 737 mm | 753 mm |
| Wheels | 26" | 26" | 26" | 26" |
| Rider Min Height | 151 cm | 159 cm | 165 cm | 171 cm |
| Rider Max Height | 164 cm | 170 cm | 177 cm | 184 cm |
Model Overview
Status I completes the Specialized Status model. Specialized launched 19 bikes of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Specialized Status bikes models from 2014, here.
Safety
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Status I components
Fork
Specialized Status I 2014 bike is equipped with the X Fusion fork, and has 170mm travel. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Fork material
The fork on this bike is made out of aluminum, so there won’t be much extra weight added to the bike. However, they are not so stiff as carbon forks are.
Rear Shock
The Status I has a rear shock with a travel of 200mm. The model Custom X-Fusion Vector R is the one installed in this bike. Rear shocks improve riding comfort and give you greater control over all terrains. In conclusion, to increase your riding experience, get a bike with a rear shock if possible.
Wheels
When leaving the production line, the Status I model has 26″ aluminum wheels. Being a little smaller, these wheels will fit both small and tall riders. However, they provide less traction than 29″ wheels do.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Status I comes with Hydraulic Disc brakes. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, your safety is in good hands.
Sizes
This bike is available in 4 sizes. They vary from 151 cm – 184 cm (4.95 ft – 6.04 ft). In conclusion, it won’t take much to find one that’s right for you.