2021 Specialized Status vs 2021 Kona Operator
The L is the Kona Operator size closest to your S3 Specialized Status. 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 Kona Operator
Compared with the Specialized Status in S3, the Kona Operator in L places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 5 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 24 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +2 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −5 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +24 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.7°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Status, S3Kona Operator, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Status S3 | Kona Operator L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 465mm | 460 | −5 mm |
| Stack | 618mm | 620 | +2 mm |
| Head tube angle | 63.7° | 63 | −0.7° |
| Seat tube angle | 76mm | 76.5 | +0.5° |
| Chainstay length | 426mm | 423 | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1224mm | 1248 | +24 mm |
| Seat tube length | 420mm | 410 | −10 mm |
| Fork length | 547mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 115mm | 125 | +10 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 10 | |
| BB height | not listed | 349 | |
| Standover | not listed | 720 |
Differences are the Kona Operator minus the Specialized Status. Full charts: 2021 Specialized Status, 2021 Kona Operator.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized StatusKona Operator
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 Status140 | Kona OperatorKona Operator |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Fox FLOAT 36 Rhythm | RockShox BoXXer Select |
| Shifter | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM X5 |
| Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM X7 |
| Cassette | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM PG950 |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle | KMC X9 |
| Crankset | SRAM NX Eagle | Race Face Chester |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | Shimano PF107 |
| Tire | Specialized Butcher | Maxxis Minion DHF, Maxxis Minion DHR II DD |
| Brake | SRAM Code | SRAM Guide RS |
| Grips | Specialized Deity | Kona Key |
| Seatpost | X-Fusion Manic | Kona OB |
| Saddle | Specialized Bridge | Kona DH |
| Frame | not listed | Kona DH |
| Rear shock | not listed | RockShox Super Deluxe Select |
| Chainring | not listed | Mrp G3 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Formula / Sun Ringle MTX 33 |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM CenterLine |
| Handlebar | not listed | Race Face Chester |
| Stem | not listed | Race Face Chester DM |
| Headset | not listed | FSA No.57B |
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