Specialized Status 2

Joined: 27 Dec 2011 Posts: 90

Hi there,

Attached are images of my Specialized Status 2 Downhill bike. New to downhill biking and I know that some aspects of the bike aren't the best (like the front forks) but these will soon be replaced!

So far upgrades include:

Chromag Fubar handlebars
Lizardskin Peaty grips
Nukeproof plasma saddle.
DMR V8 Pedals
Hope Brakes with Hope Saw Rotors in red (203mm front, 185mm rear) - No recent pictures to show these!

Future upgrades to include:
New forks (don't know what to go for, looking for something reasonably priced with plenty of adjustment)
New pedals (Maybe Azonics in anodized blue...just something which will stand out really)
New rims (Was thinking about getting Halo SAS rims in anodized purple..think red might be too much).
Halo Supadrive rear hub.

Let me know what you all think, also when selling my current rockshox domain forks, what sort of price should I look at selling at? They are only rebound adjustable, but are in fantastic condition with no blemishes and are 2 months old with no downhill action whatsoever

Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2012 4:30 pm Post subject:

Looks an absolute dream! Love it!

Joined: 27 Dec 2011 Posts: 90

Many thanks mate! Few upgrades and I'm sure it will be even better!

Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2012 6:31 pm Post subject:

Coooool..... Cool

Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2012 7:08 pm Post subject:

That looks the fu**in dogs danglies mate

Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2012 7:08 pm Post subject:

Check out the DH section on here

Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2012 11:15 pm Post subject:

That is a very tasty bike indeed. Reckon you'd be looking at about �250-�300 for the forks seeing as they can be had new for �450. Pick up some Fox 40's as replacement Cool

Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2012 9:22 am Post subject:

Very nice! Try to pick up some Boxxers instead of F40s. On the Fox, due to the massive stanchions, there is more stiction than on the Boxxers.

Joined: 27 Dec 2011 Posts: 90

Thank you very much for all the comments guys! Will definately become part of the forum as I really do want to get into it all a bit more! I think I have my mind on Boxxers...just need to wait until payday!

Joined: 27 Dec 2011 Posts: 90

Few upgrades since my last visit! I am now stuck on what grips to get however...my current ones are really grubby and have worn down a fair bit! Would you personally opt for the same grips but in black (Peaty grips) or the Sunline Big S in baby blue. I am really struggling! Please give me your opinions on my bike, still have to fit my new The Industries Downhill saddle in black, my ethirteen SS Chain guide and white bashguard. Also looking at forks this weekend (40s or boxxers are my 2 choices)

Joined: 18 Jul 2011 Posts: 3784

Looking good mate. I'd say Peaty grips or ODI Troy Lee. Very Happy

EDIT: There's no huge difference in the forks other than the price IMO, but you could get the standard Boxxers and then stick a AVY cartridge in them to have a far more superior fork (I don't actually know what it does but when I did my DH build I polled the 2 forks and the Boxxers won for that very reason). Very Happy

Joined: 03 Jun 2011 Posts: 1878 Location: birmingham

nice bike bud where abouts are you?

oh boxxers get my vote love my 2010's

Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2012 11:59 pm Post subject:

gorgeous

Joined: 27 Dec 2011 Posts: 90

Cheers for all the comments guys! Think I will purchase a set of Boxxers with either red or white bottoms, will look this weekend and see whats on offer! Im from Dundee mate, in Scotland

Joined: 03 Jun 2011 Posts: 1878 Location: birmingham

dude im sellign my boxxers 2010 off my glory if it helps at all?

comes with all repalement springs,oil and both top crowns (straight and drop)

stantions are mint nice and plush lowers do have some marks maxle is mint and smooth.

steerer is cut but can inc direct mount stem for a few quid extra?

looking �300 plus post (plus �25 if you want the DM stem)

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