2021 Specialized Status Frameset vs 2021 Kona Operator
The Kona Operator size closest to your S3 is the L. Compare the L instead
What changes on the Kona Operator
Compared with the Specialized Status Frameset in S3, the Kona Operator in XL places the top of the head tube 11 mm higher and 20 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 53 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +11 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +20 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +53 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.7°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −3 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Status Frameset, S3Kona Operator, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Status Frameset S3 | Kona Operator XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 465mm | 485 | +20 mm |
| Stack | 618mm | 629 | +11 mm |
| Head tube angle | 63.7° | 63 | −0.7° |
| Seat tube angle | 76mm | 76 | ±0.0° |
| Chainstay length | 426mm | 423 | −3 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1224mm | 1277 | +53 mm |
| Seat tube length | 420mm | 410 | −10 mm |
| Fork length | 547mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 115mm | 135 | +20 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 10 | |
| BB height | not listed | 349 | |
| Standover | not listed | 720 |
Differences are the Kona Operator minus the Specialized Status Frameset. Full charts: 2021 Specialized Status Frameset, 2021 Kona Operator.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Status FramesetKona 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 Status Frameset | Kona OperatorKona Operator |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | not listed | Kona DH |
| Fork | not listed | RockShox BoXXer Select |
| Rear shock | not listed | RockShox Super Deluxe Select |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM X5 |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM X7 |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM PG950 |
| Chain | not listed | KMC X9 |
| Crankset | not listed | Race Face Chester |
| Chainring | not listed | Mrp G3 |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Shimano PF107 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Formula / Sun Ringle MTX 33 |
| Tire | not listed | Maxxis Minion DHF, Maxxis Minion DHR II DD |
| Brake | not listed | SRAM Guide RS |
| Rotor | not listed | SRAM CenterLine |
| Handlebar | not listed | Race Face Chester |
| Stem | not listed | Race Face Chester DM |
| Grips | not listed | Kona Key |
| Headset | not listed | FSA No.57B |
| Seatpost | not listed | Kona OB |
| Saddle | not listed | Kona DH |
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