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2023 Santa Cruz V10 CC DH S vs 2024 Specialized Status 2

The S5 is the Specialized Status 2 size closest to your XL Santa Cruz V10 CC DH S. 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 2

Compared with the Santa Cruz V10 CC DH S in XL, the Specialized Status 2 in S5 places the top of the head tube 7 mm lower and 8 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 47 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−7 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
+8 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
−47 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
+1.1°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
n/a
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The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Santa Cruz V10 CC DH S numbers we have for size XL are missing the chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSanta Cruz V10 CC DH S XLSpecialized Status 2 S5Difference
Reach507515mm+8 mm
Stack643636mm−7 mm
Head tube angle62.964°+1.1°
Seat tube angle76.977°+0.1°
Wheelbase13351288mm−47 mm
BB height353338mm−15 mm
Standover729747mm+18 mm
Chainstay lengthnot listed432mm
BB dropnot listed38mm
Seat tube lengthnot listed465mm
Fork lengthnot listed551mm
Head tube lengthnot listed135mm

Differences are the Specialized Status 2 minus the Santa Cruz V10 CC DH S. Full charts: 2023 Santa Cruz V10 CC DH S, 2024 Specialized Status 2.

Where each sits in its class

Santa Cruz V10 CC DH SSpecialized Status 2

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartSanta Cruz V10 CC DH SSpecialized Status 2140
Forknot listedMarzocchi Z1
Rear shocknot listedMarzocchi Bomber
Shifternot listedShimano Deore
Derailleurnot listedShimano Deore
Cassettenot listedShimano Deore M6100
Chainnot listedShimano Deore M6100
Cranksetnot listedShimano Deore
Tirenot listedSpecialized Butcher
Brakenot listedTRP EVO
Gripsnot listedSpecialized Deity Knuckleduster
Seatpostnot listedX-Fusion Manic
Saddlenot listedSpecialized Bridge

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