The Status 160 may be an all-new bike, but it’s really an all-new way of thinking about how to have the most fun possible on two wheels—even if that means they’re different sizes.

A 29-inch wheel offers up maximum cornering traction and roll-over capability in front while a 27.5 inch wheel out back brings with it shorter chainstays—and the party. Paired together with our playful Mixed Wheel-Size Trail Geometry the result is capital-F fun. Park-stomping, trail-slashing, getting-jibby-with-it fun.

We rounded out the Status 160’s fun-first frame with everything you need to keep the party going—big brakes, an X-Fusion Manic dropper post and Fox’s FLOAT 36 Rhthym Fork paired with a FLOAT X Performance shock, all brought together by the active, planted feel of our FSR suspension platform.

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Focused on fun and featuring our Mixed-Wheel Trail Geometry, the Status frameset is a fewer frills, all thrills FSR delivery system crafted from our hard-charging—and hard-wearing—M5 alloy and is designed not only to take a hit, but keep asking for more.
Fox’s FLOAT 36 Rhythm calls their venerable Grip damper into service in the name of adventurous riders everywhere, offering impressively controlled travel with plenty of trail-feel that puts confidence on speed dial. The two-position Sweep adjustment ensures the FLOAT 36 Rhythm is right at home dealing out its 160-millimeters of travel in just about any environment while 36-millimeter stanchions promise plenty of stiffness for precise handling at the limit.
Quality suspension unlocks some serious free speed, so to slow it all down, we tasked SRAM’s proven Code R brakes with stopping duties. Forged four-piston calipers offer serious stopping power, while 200-millimeter rotors on both ends of the bike promise plenty of fade-free bite when it matters.
Specifications
Frameset
Seat Binder
Alloy, 38.6mm
Frame
M5 alloy chassis and rear-end, Mixed wheel Trail Geometry, threaded BB,12x148mm dropouts, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, replaceable derailleur hanger, 160mm of travel
Suspension
Rear Shock
FOX FLOAT X Performance, Rx Trail Tune, EVOL Air sleeve, 2-position lever w/ LSR adjustment, 230x60mm
Fork
FOX FLOAT 36 Rhythm, GRIP damper, two position Sweep adjustment, 15x110mm QR axle, 44mm offset, 160mm of travel
Cockpit
Stem
Alloy Trail Stem, 35mm bar bore
Handlebars
Specialized, 6061 alloy, 6-degree upsweep, 8-degree backsweep, 30mm rise, 780mm width
Grips
Deity, Knuckleduster, Black
Saddle
Body Geometry Bridge Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm
SeatPost
X-Fusion Manic, infinite adjustable, two-bolt head, bottom mount cable routing, remote SLR LE lever, 34.9mm, S2: 125mm, S3/S4: 150mm, S5: 170mm
Brakes
Front Brake
SRAM Code R, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 220mm
Rear Brake
SRAM Code R, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 200mm
Drivetrain
Chainrings
Steel, 30T
Shift Levers
SRAM NX Eagle, trigger, 12-speed
Crankset
SRAM NX Eagle, DUB, 170mm
Cassette
SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed, 11-50t
Rear Derailleur
SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed
Chain
SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed
Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, Threaded
Wheels
Inner Tubes
Standard, Presta Valve
Rims
Specialized 29, hookless alloy, 30mm inner width, tubeless ready
Spokes
DT Swiss Industry
Rear Tire
Butcher, GRID TRAIL casing, GRIPTON® compound, 27.5x2.3"
Front Hub
Alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 15x110mm thru-axle, 28h
Rear Hub
Alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 32h
Front Tire
Butcher, GRID TRAIL casing, GRIPTON® T9 compound, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3"