2021 Kona Operator vs 2022 Specialized Status
The S3 is the Specialized Status size closest to your L Kona Operator. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Specialized Status
Compared with the Kona Operator in L, the Specialized Status in S3 places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 24 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −2 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- +5 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −24 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.7°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +3 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Kona Operator, LSpecialized Status, S3Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Kona Operator L | Specialized Status S3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 460 | 465mm | +5 mm |
| Stack | 620 | 618mm | −2 mm |
| Head tube angle | 63 | 63.7° | +0.7° |
| Seat tube angle | 76.5 | 76mm | −0.5° |
| Chainstay length | 423 | 426mm | +3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1248 | 1224mm | −24 mm |
| BB drop | 10 | not listed | |
| BB height | 349 | not listed | |
| Standover | 720 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 410 | 420mm | +10 mm |
| Head tube length | 125 | 115mm | −10 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 547mm |
Differences are the Specialized Status minus the Kona Operator. Full charts: 2021 Kona Operator, 2022 Specialized Status.
Where each sits in its class
Kona OperatorSpecialized Status
Each bike is ranked against the other downhill bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Kona OperatorKona Operator | Specialized Status140 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Kona DH | not listed |
| Fork | RockShox BoXXer Select | Fox FLOAT 36 Rhythm |
| Rear shock | RockShox Super Deluxe Select | Fox Float |
| Shifter | SRAM X5 | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Derailleur | SRAM X7 | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM PG950 | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Chain | KMC X9 | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Crankset | Race Face Chester | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Chainring | Mrp G3 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano PF107 | SRAM DUB |
| Wheelset | Formula / Sun Ringle MTX 33 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Minion DHF, Maxxis Minion DHR II DD | Specialized Butcher |
| Brake | SRAM Guide RS | SRAM Code |
| Rotor | SRAM CenterLine | not listed |
| Handlebar | Race Face Chester | not listed |
| Stem | Race Face Chester DM | not listed |
| Grips | Kona Key | Specialized Deity |
| Headset | FSA No.57B | not listed |
| Seatpost | Kona OB | X-Fusion Manic |
| Saddle | Kona DH | Specialized Bridge |
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