Specialized Status 160 MX Mountain Bike 2023 - Enduro Full Suspension MTB

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Specialized Status 160 MX Mountain Bike 2023 - Enduro Full Suspension MTB
Dive into a world of mountain bike excitement with the Specialized Status 160 MX. Crafted from robust M5 alloy, this bike is built to endure the toughest trails and keep you grinning. With 160mm of travel, it's ready to take on challenging terrains and beg for more.

Key Features:

Frame: Built with a rugged M5 alloy chassis, mixed wheel trail geometry, threaded BB, and sealed cartridge bearing pivots, offering 160mm of travel.
Front Suspension: Fox FLOAT 36 Rhythm fork, featuring a Grip damper, two-position sweep adjustment, 15x110mm QR axle, 44mm offset, and 160mm of travel.
Rear Suspension: Fox FLOAT X Performance rear shock with an RX Trail Tune, Evol air sleeve, 2-position lever with LSR adjustment, and 230x60mm sizing.
Drivetrain: Reliable SRAM NX Eagle 12-speed drivetrain, ensuring smooth gear shifts and responsive performance.
Brakes: SRAM Code R brakes with forged four-piston callipers for outstanding stopping power, matched with 200mm rotors front and rear.
Wheels: Specialized 29-inch front wheel and 27.5-inch rear wheel, paired with grippy Butcher tires.
X-Fusion Manic Dropper Post: Enjoy infinite adjustability, bottom-mount cable routing, and a remote SLR LE lever.
Quality Saddle and Crankset: Body Geometry Bridge Comp saddle with hollow Cr-Mo rails and a durable SRAM NX Eagle crankset.
Finance Options: Available with %APR finance, making your dream bike even more accessible.

The Status 160 MX isn't just another mountain bike; it's a ticket to pure biking joy. Engineered with meticulous detail, this bike boasts an M5 alloy frame with a mixed wheel trail geometry. Its threaded bottom bracket, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, and replaceable derailleur hanger ensure durability and easy maintenance. With 160mm of travel, it's prepared to conquer rugged trails, tackle steep descents, and deliver an adrenaline-pumping ride.

The Fox FLOAT 36 Rhythm fork is the heart of the front suspension, offering a Grip damper, two-position sweep adjustment, and precise 160mm of travel. It guarantees controlled handling and boosts your confidence on the most demanding trails. The Fox FLOAT X Performance rear shock further enhances your ride with a 2-position lever and LSR adjustment.

When it's time to slow down, the SRAM Code R brakes step up to the plate. With their four-piston calipers and 200mm rotors front and rear, you can trust in their reliable stopping power.

The Status 160 MX rolls on specialized wheels, featuring a 29-inch front wheel for maximum traction and a 27.5-inch rear wheel for agility. Grip the trails confidently with Butcher tires, specially designed for trail dominance.

The X-Fusion Manic dropper post offers infinite adjustability, bottom-mount cable routing, and a remote SLR LE lever. It's all about tailoring your ride to perfection.

With its SRAM NX Eagle 12-speed drivetrain, the Status 160 MX ensures seamless gear transitions, whether you're climbing uphill or blazing down a descent.

Crafted for the ultimate biking experience, this bike is available with 0%APR finance, making it more accessible than ever before. Elevate your mountain biking game with the Status 160 MX – where every ride is a thrill-seeking adventure.

Discover the joy of mixed-wheel trail riding and make the Status 160 MX your trail companion today.

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24th Mar
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24th Mar
Seems decent for the money, not seen a bike before made from M5 aluminium. I did a quick google and this came up;

What Are The Common Applications For 6061 and M5?Due to its tremendous versatility and high weldability, 6061 aluminum can be found in a wide variety of applications. For example, it is commonly employed in bicycle frames and components, fly fishing reels, the sound suppressors for firearms, various weapon parts, aluminum docks and gangways, ultra-high vacuum chambers, remote-controlled aircraft, and many kinds of toys and models.

In contrast, M5 mold plate, with its high dimensional stability, is frequently used in injection molds, rubber molds, blow molds, and structural foam molds, vacuum forming tools, compression molds, heating and cooling plates, and semiconductor transfer chambers.

How Do Their Specifications Compare?T6 aluminum plate is a good example of a 6061 temper. It features a tensile strength of at least 42,000 psi and a yield strength of at least 35,000 psi. For M5, the typical tensile strength is 41,000 psi, but the yield strength is 18,000 psi. The Brinell hardness of the former is 95 HB, while for the latter it is 70 HB. The density for 6061 T6 is 0.0975 lb. per cubic inch and for M5 it is slightly lower at 0.096 lb. per cubic inch.

The hardness of 6061 T6 significantly fluctuates within a block, especially in thicker sections. When dealing with gauges of less than 8”, the hardness tends to maintain its consistency. However, in sections thicker than 8”, it is more difficult to be certain of the hardness through the center of the block. This is because of the heat treating and quenching process, which for 6061 is only effective to about 3” to 4” from a given surface (the reason for the uncertainty past 8 inches).

In the meantime, M5 is particularly recognized for its dimensional stability, making it better suited for applications where there is a high demand for consistency. M5 can be purchased at up to 30-inch thicknesses, 88-inch widths, and 195-inch lengths.

6061 has an elongation at break of 17% to 20% (at temperatures of 300 F and below) while for M5 it is 12 to 15%. The former’s thermal conductivity is 96 Btu/ft., and for the latter it is 81 Btu/ft.

Seems like 6061 is a better aluminium for bicycle frames to me but admittedly its hard to factor in everything above. The fact that 6061 is pretty much the standard aluminium nowadays for most aluminium bike frames would indicate its the best option out there. Interesting to see a bike with a different aluminium though.
2 m ago
Has been this price in many stores for about six months now.