Sure, you can decide to buck the status quo, or you could just huck it. We chose the latter with the all-new Status 140. The result? Not just a new bike, but an entirely new platform that’s changed our whole understanding of what a do-it-all bike can actually do.
But what’s with the different-sized wheels? So glad you asked.Take the smaller wheelbase and shorter chainstays made possible by having a 27.5-inch rear wheel and pair them with the increased traction and rolling speed made possible by a 29-inch wheel up front, and you’ve got a bike that’s ready to throw down.
Or, think of it as the ability to flick right but plow left into a tech-y switchback, straight-line it through that longer-than-you-thought stretch of chunder without breaking a sweat, and throw down some serious flair on your local flow trail, all in one nice, tight package. The Status 140 also adopts our Style-Specific Sizing that not only lets you find the right fit, but also get your desired reach and wheelbase to really let your preferred handling characteristics come alive.
- Focused on fun and featuring our Mixed-Wheel Trail Geometry, the Status frameset is a fewer frills, all thrills FSR delivery system crafted from our hard-charging—and hard-wearing—M5 alloy and is designed not only to take a hit, but keep asking for more.
- Fox’s FLOAT 36 Rhythm calls the venerable Grip damper into service in the name of rowdy riders everywhere, offering impressively controlled travel with plenty of trail-feel that puts confidence on speed dial. The two-position Sweep adjustment ensures the FLOAT 36 Rhythm is right at home dealing out its 140-millimeters of travel in just about any environment while 36-millimeter stanchions promise plenty of stiffness for precise handling at the limit.
- Quality suspension unlocks some serious free speed, so to slow it all down, we tasked SRAM’s proven Code R brakes with stopping duties. Forged four-piston calipers offer serious stopping power, while 200-millimeter rotors on both ends of the bike promise plenty of fade-free bite when it matters.
FRAMESET
Frame
M5 alloy chassis and rear-end, Mixed wheel Trail Geometry, threaded BB,12x148mm dropouts, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, replaceable derailleur hanger, 140mm of travel
Suspension
Rear Shock
FOX FLOAT X Performance, Rx Trail Tune, EVOL Air sleeve, 2-position lever w/ LSR adjustment, 210×52.5mm
Fork
FOX FLOAT 36 Rhythm, GRIP damper, two position Sweep adjustment, 15x110mm QR axle, 44mm offset, 140mm of travel
Cockpit
Stem
Alloy Trail Stem, 35mm bar bore
SeatPost
X-Fusion Manic, infinite adjustable, two-bolt head, bottom mount cable routing, remote SLR LE lever, 34.9mm, S1:125, S2/S3: 150mm, S4/S5: 170mm
COCKPIT
Handlebars
Specialized, 6061 alloy, 6-degree upsweep, 8-degree backsweep, 30mm rise, 800mm width
Grips
Deity, Knuckleduster, Black
Saddle
Body Geometry Bridge Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm
BRAKES
Front Brake
SRAM Code R, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 200mm
Brakes
Rear Brake
SRAM Code R, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 200mm
DRIVETRAIN
Rear Derailleur
SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed
Shift Levers
SRAM NX Eagle, trigger, 12-speed
Cassette
SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed, 11-50t
Crankset
SRAM NX Eagle, DUB, 170mm
Chainrings
32T
Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, Threaded
Drivetrain
Chain
SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed
Wheels & Tires
Rims
Specialized 29, hookless alloy, 30mm inner width, tubeless ready
Front Hub
Alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 15x110mm thru-axle, 28h
Spokes
DT Swiss Industry
Front Tire
Butcher, GRID TRAIL casing, GRIPTON® T9 compound, 2Bliss Ready, 29×2.3″
WHEELS
Rear Hub
Alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 28h
Rear Tire
Butcher, GRID TRAIL casing, GRIPTON® compound, 27.5×2.3″
Inner Tubes
Standard, Presta Valve
Frameset
Seat Binder
Alloy, 38.6mm
* Weights based on production painted frames as pictured. Actual weights will vary based on colourway, frame size, and component variation. Specifications are subject to change without notice. // eslint-disable-line react/no-danger