2012 Specialized Status II vs 2010 Trek Session
The L is the Trek Session size closest to your S Specialized Status II. 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 Trek Session
Compared with the Specialized Status II in S, the Trek Session in L places the top of the head tube 48 mm lower and 5 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 29 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −48 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −5 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +29 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +14 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Only the Specialized Status II is drawn. The Trek Session numbers we have for size L are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Status II S | Trek Session L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 420mm | 415 | −5 mm |
| Stack | 646mm | 598 | −48 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64.5° | 64.0° | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 71° | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 426mm | 440 | +14 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1164mm | 1193 | +29 mm |
| BB drop | -14.5mm | not listed | |
| BB height | 355mm | 363 | +8 mm |
| Standover | 746mm | 830 | +84 mm |
| Seat tube length | 394mm | 457 | +63 mm |
| Head tube length | 120mm | not listed | |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 622 |
Differences are the Trek Session minus the Specialized Status II. Full charts: 2012 Specialized Status II, 2010 Trek Session.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Status IITrek Session
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 | Specialized Status IIII | Trek Session8 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Domain | RockShox BoXXer |
| Rear shock | Fox Van RC | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM X-5 | SRAM X-7 |
| Derailleur | SRAM X-7 | SRAM X-9 |
| Cassette | SRAM PG950 | SRAM PG-970 |
| Crankset | FSA Gravity Moto-X MegaExo | Race Face Respond DH |
| Bottom bracket | FSA MegaExo | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Butcher DH | Maxxis Minion DHF |
| Hub | Specialized Hi Lo | not listed |
| Rim | Specialized P-Disc | not listed |
| Brake | Avid Elixir 5 | Avid Elixir |
| Handlebar | Specialized Demo | Bontrager Big Earl |
| Frame | not listed | Trek Alpha Red |
| Pedals | not listed | Wellgo BO-87B |
| Wheelset | not listed | Bontrager Big Earl |
| Stem | not listed | Bontrager Big Earl |
| Headset | not listed | FSA NO.57E |
| Seatpost | not listed | Bontrager Rhythm |
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