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2024 Santa Cruz V10 DH vs 2026 Specialized Status 2 170 DH

We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.

What changes on the Specialized Status 2 170 DH

Frame stack
−8 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Wheelbase
−52 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Chainstays
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Santa Cruz V10 DH numbers we have for size L are missing the reach, head angle, seat angle and chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSanta Cruz V10 DH LSpecialized Status 2 170 DH S3Difference
Reachnot listed476
Stack637629−8 mm
Head tube anglenot listed64
Seat tube anglenot listed77.6
Wheelbase13021250−52 mm
BB dropnot listed26
BB heightnot listed350
Standovernot listed742
Seat tube length455420−35 mm
Head tube length115110−5 mm
Effective top tubenot listed635
Chainstay lengthnot listed428

Differences are the Specialized Status 2 170 DH minus the Santa Cruz V10 DH. Full charts: 2024 Santa Cruz V10 DH, 2026 Specialized Status 2 170 DH.

Where each sits in its class

Santa Cruz V10 DHSpecialized Status 2 170 DH

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 DHDH X01Specialized Status 2 170 DH
ForkFox 40 Float Factorynot listed
Rear shockFox DHX2 Coil Factorynot listed
ShifterSRAM X0 1 DHnot listed
DerailleurSRAM X01 DHnot listed
CassetteSRAM X01 DHnot listed
ChainSRAM PC-1170not listed
CranksetSRAM X01 DHnot listed
Bottom bracketSRAM DUBnot listed
TireMaxxis Minion DHR IInot listed
BrakeSRAM Code Stealth Silvernot listed
RotorSRAM HS2not listed
HeadsetCane Creek 40 IS41 Headset 1-1/8"not listed
SeatpostBurgtec Aluminum Postnot listed
Saddlefizik Alpaca Gravita X5 Saddlenot listed

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