Specialized STATUS 2 170 Frameset

Specialized STATUS 2 170 Frameset Overview

The Specialized STATUS 2 170 Frameset is a full suspension mountain bike frameset built with an M5 Alloy chassis and rear-end. It uses 170mm of rear travel with a FOX DHX Performance rear shock and Ride Dynamics Trail Tune. The frame also includes Trail Geometry, Horst pivot geometry adjustment, a threaded bottom bracket, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, 12x148mm dropouts, and SRAM UDH compatibility.

This frameset is designed with internal cable routing and an external rear brake routing option. Its Horst pivot flip chip allows the geometry to be adjusted between the high position and a lower, slacker setting with an 8mm lower bottom bracket and half-degree slacker head tube angle. The frameset comes in Satin Dark Navy and Satin Smoke Fade.

Key Features of Specialized STATUS 2 170 Frameset

• M5 Alloy construction: The chassis and rear-end use M5 Alloy for a durable full suspension mountain bike frame platform.
• 170mm rear travel: The frame is built around 170mm of rear suspension travel.
• FOX DHX Performance rear shock: The included shock uses Ride Dynamics Trail Tune with size-specific shock dimensions.
• Horst pivot geometry adjustment: The flip chip allows the frame geometry to be adjusted from the high position to a lower and slacker setting.
• Threaded bottom bracket: The frame uses a threaded BB standard for the build platform.
• Cable routing options: The frame includes internal cable routing with an external rear brake option.
• Modern rear-end standard: The frame uses 12x148mm dropouts and SRAM UDH compatibility.
• Sealed cartridge bearing pivots: The suspension pivots use sealed cartridge bearings.

Frame Use

This frameset is made for a full suspension mountain bike build. Its 170mm rear travel, M5 Alloy chassis, FOX DHX Performance rear shock, Horst pivot geometry adjustment, and 12x148mm rear spacing support a long-travel mountain bike frame setup.

Why Choose This Frameset

Choose this frameset if you want a Specialized STATUS 2 170 platform with M5 Alloy construction, 170mm travel, and adjustable frame geometry. The FOX DHX Performance rear shock, Horst pivot flip chip, threaded bottom bracket, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, 12x148mm dropouts, SRAM UDH compatibility, and cable routing options make it a strong foundation for a full suspension mountain bike frame build. The frameset comes in Satin Dark Navy and Satin Smoke Fade with a stated weight of 4.77 kg and a lifetime warranty for the original owner.