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flag A-Nay3186
Posted: Feb 2, 2012 at 12:27 Quote
I've been looking around and I heard that the forks on these bikes aren't the greatest.. Is that true for only the status 1 or for both?
flag ridindurty831
Posted: Feb 3, 2012 at 13:16 Quote
The higher spec model comes with a Domain Dual Crown and the lower spec with a X-Fusion single crown. I would personally get the frame and build it the way you like.
flag ridindurty831
Posted: Feb 3, 2012 at 13:18 Quote
Status I: http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/SBCProduct.jsp?spid=62044&scid=1100&scname=Mountain

Status II: http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/SBCProduct.jsp?spid=62045&scid=1100&scname=Mountain
flag andybob
Posted: Feb 3, 2012 at 13:41 Quote
The Domain dual crown is heavy, but plush. It just depends on what you're using it for. Wouldn't be considered race worthy in terms of weight and tune-ability like a various Boxxer models, but would probably be just fine for everyone looking at the cheaper end of DH worthy completes (see also: Scott Voltage FR 20). I personally think the spec is great for budget minded downhill rigs - hope they keep coming down in price in years to come...

Doesn't look like you can buy just the Status frame, but you could upgrade the fork. Just consider though that you're investing in a DH frame with 135 rear spacing rather than 150. At some point, you should be building a Demo or similar.
flag ridindurty831
Posted: Feb 3, 2012 at 13:42 Quote
Yeah well maybe he can save up for a Demo frame or just buy the entry level Status and put on Boxxers.
flag A-Nay3186
Posted: Feb 3, 2012 at 13:59 Quote
Yeah i thought about just getting the demo 1 but I'm only 16 and with my job it may take a while to get $3700 saved up..
flag andybob
Posted: Feb 3, 2012 at 14:03 Quote
A-Nay3186 wrote:
Yeah i thought about just getting the demo 1 but I'm only 16 and with my job it may take a while to get $3700 saved up..

You've got years of sick bikes in your future. Get a Status or a Voltage and get riding on it sooner than later!
flag andybob
Posted: Feb 3, 2012 at 14:12 Quote
Although, just looking at the Status spec, a 170mm seems way under-forked for a 200mm travel frame? Odd. Save up for the Status II if you're really gonna get into downhill.
flag A-Nay3186
Posted: Feb 3, 2012 at 14:26 Quote
andybob wrote:
Although, just looking at the Status spec, a 170mm seems way under-forked for a 200mm travel frame? Odd. Save up for the Status II if you're really gonna get into downhill.

Alright man thanks
flag ridindurty831
Posted: Feb 3, 2012 at 15:42 Quote
Just buy a bike... Ride it and upgrade later!
flag rivet-team
Posted: Jun 15, 2012 at 12:14 Quote
ive got the status 2 with a boxxer up front...rides great!
Big Grin
flag mitch-on-tour
Posted: Aug 29, 2012 at 13:15 Quote
I've just bought the 2013 status 2, its a lovely looking bike but as far as the mechanics of it are concerd I'm a novice at downhil, its my first DH bike but it feels great to ride for me!!
flag rivet-team
Posted: Aug 29, 2012 at 13:39 Quote
there good bikes similar geometry to a demo...nice beginners bike!
gonna sell mine soon and get something...well , a little lighter.
Hows the 2013?
flag mitch-on-tour
Posted: Aug 29, 2012 at 13:57 Quote
Yeah I went from a stumpjumper to that and thought it must be as 3 times as heavy! Yeah it's great mate I'm really gettin into downhilling. My mates got a demo 8 2012 few year if the status 2 and I'll prob move up to that!
flag DylanMexicodh
Posted: Oct 24, 2012 at 19:01 Quote
I have Specialized Status 1 2013 its awesome,works perfect.
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