Specialized Status 160 S3 2022

Highlights

• Aluminum frame
• 29/27.5-inch wheels
• 160mm (6.3-inches) of rear-wheel travel // 160mm (6.3-inches) fork travel
• FSR suspension design
• Tapered headtube
• Internal cable routing
• Geometry adjust flip chip
• 160mm or 140mm travel options
• Sold consumer-direct
• Threaded bottom bracket with ISCG05 mounts
• Boost 148mm rear spacing with 12mm through axle
• Measured weight (size S5, no pedals): 33 pounds 12 ounces (15.3 kg)
• MSRP 3500,-

Sticking with the tried and true design of the previous generation Status, the changes to this new version appear to be more of refinements rather than radical changes. Specialized kept the sleek, understated graphics with the only branding being an S on the head tube. What largely sets it apart from the previous generation bike is a 140mm travel option. Otherwise, there is now slightly steeper head tube angles from the flip-chip, 1mm longer chainstay, and slightly higher BB heights for high and low settings. Cable routing is tidy and well hidden with only small portions of cable visible to make for nice uninterrupted lines.