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2021 Specialized Status Frameset vs 2023 Santa Cruz V10 CC DH S

The S is the Santa Cruz V10 CC DH S size closest to your S1 Specialized Status Frameset. 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 Santa Cruz V10 CC DH S

Compared with the Specialized Status Frameset in S1, the Santa Cruz V10 CC DH S in S places the top of the head tube 21 mm higher and 12 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 63 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+21 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+12 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+63 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−0.8°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
n/a
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The two frames

2021 Specialized Status Frameset (S1)The Specialized Status Frameset frame drawn to scale.J 1168

Only the Specialized Status Frameset is drawn. The Santa Cruz V10 CC DH S numbers we have for size S are missing the chainstay length.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Status Frameset S1Santa Cruz V10 CC DH S SDifference
Reach415mm427+12 mm
Stack604mm625+21 mm
Head tube angle63.7°62.9−0.8°
Seat tube angle76mm77.8+1.8°
Chainstay length426mmnot listed
Wheelbase1168mm1231+63 mm
Seat tube length400mmnot listed
Fork length547mmnot listed
Head tube length100mmnot listed
BB heightnot listed353
Standovernot listed726

Differences are the Santa Cruz V10 CC DH S minus the Specialized Status Frameset. Full charts: 2021 Specialized Status Frameset, 2023 Santa Cruz V10 CC DH S.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Status FramesetSanta Cruz V10 CC DH S

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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