Specialized Status 2 170 Complete Mountain Bike 2025

Trail

Trail bikes are the quintessential “mountain bikes.” If you’re heading into the woods expecting to do it all on two wheels – climbing, technical sections, AND fun descents – you’re looking for a trail bike.

Downhill

For bike park days and shuttle laps, there’s nothing like a downhill (DH) bike. Designed to tackle the roughest trails at high speeds, these bikes have long suspension travel (typically 170mm+), huge brakes, and unreal descending capabilities. DH bikes are not as suitable for tight trails or climbing.

Mountain bikes are built for tackling rough terrain with frames made of durable materials like aluminum or carbon fiber, ensuring stability and maneuverability. They feature suspension to absorb impacts from rocks, roots, and drops, providing a smoother ride.

Engineered to tackle the most challenging terrain with enhanced comfort and control. Unlike hardtail bikes, full suspension bikes feature both front and rear suspension systems that allow the wheels to move independently from the frame.

Aluminum is the second lightest material per cubic inch, after carbon, but it is significantly more affordable. It offers versatility, strength, and durability that works well in all trail disciplines.

The Fox 38 is the hard hitting, long-travel enduro specialist. When you need to go really big, reach for the 38. Optimized for 160 - 180mm of travel and packing the same revolutionary feature set as the Fox 36, the 38 redefines what you think a long travel single crown fork is capable of, and sets a new benchmark for confidence, performance and durability.

Rhythm Series forks retain all the same features as Performance Series except they feature 6000 series aluminum upper tubes and two-position GRIP sweep with infinite adjust instead of three-position GRIP with detents.

Answering the prayers of riders seeking the ultimate in plush suspension, the DHX brings coil-sprung, magic-carpet, trail smoothing performance in a wide range of configurations to the trails and beyond.

With quick lever access and a light, responsive lever action, Shimano's Rapidfire Plus Deore shift lever delivers smooth control out on the trail.

The Shimano Deore M6100 rear derailleurs deliver advanced shifting performance with decreased tension in the low gear position. Larger 13T pulleys increase efficiency and chain management while compatibility with Shimano's 12-speed cassettes boosts range.

With its Beam Spider construction, the Shimano Deore M6100 12-speed cassette shaves weight while increasing Shimano's MTB gearing range another gear. Using Shimano's new Micro Spline freehub body and HYPERGLIDE+ tooth profile, the 10-51T cassette delivers advanced shifting performance.

The M6100 chain provides smooth shifting and enhanced chain retention thanks to an extended portion of the inner plate. The chain features Quick-Link assembly and is optimized for HYPERGLIDE+ cassettes and Dynamic Chain Engagement+ chainrings.

The X-Fusion Manic Dropper elects for a simpler design. Inside you'll find a closed cartridge that is both sealed and designed to be easily removable from the rest of the post. Simple construction aside, the action of this post feels super-dooper smooth, and far silkier than any dropper. Features internal cable routing.

At 30mm wide, these hookless alloy wheels are the perfect width for aggressive trail riding. They have sealed cartridge hubs with 32 spokes front and rear, built for light weight and very high strength.

The Butcher GRID TRAIL 2Bliss Ready T9 features a World-Cup proven aggressive tread design to bite and grip in any condition. Ramped and siped, the center tread blocks provide maximum traction and accurate steering. The sawtooth faced shoulder knobs offer a continuous biting edge for railing through corners.

• GRID TRAIL casing is a step up from GRID with more reinforcement, delivering better handling at lower pressures—all while increasing pinch flat protection by 15% and puncture protection by 30%.
• High-dampening GRIPTON® T9 compound rebounds slowly to grip and stick to the ground for total traction and control.

The Butcher GRID TRAIL 2Bliss Ready T9 features a World-Cup proven aggressive tread design to bite and grip in any condition. Ramped and siped, the center tread blocks provide maximum traction and accurate steering. The sawtooth faced shoulder knobs offer a continuous biting edge for railing through corners.

• GRID TRAIL casing is a step up from GRID with more reinforcement, delivering better handling at lower pressures—all while increasing pinch flat protection by 15% and puncture protection by 30%.
• High-dampening GRIPTON® T9 compound rebounds slowly to grip and stick to the ground for total traction and control.