Reports of a new Status have been floating about since May when a few Instagram posts showed the bike under a handful of sponsored riders. Since then the bike has been shared over 300 times on Instagram under the hashtag #statusmtb but customers still can’t buy one and Specialized hasn’t officially launched it.

What’s keeping Specialized from releasing the 2021 Status to the masses is anyone’s guess, but we have a strong suspicion that the world being in the middle of a pandemic could be the main reason. Still, that doesn’t seem to have stopped everyone from having some fun on the new rig.

Looking back at the original Status and this new version it’s safe to say that the new bike is a more rounded trail/enduro bike instead of the gravity focussed bruiser it once was.

Another interesting point is the specifications of these bikes. Other than a handful of athlete bikes decked out with Öhlins suspension most of the 2021 Status on Instagram have budget builds. Entry-level suspension and SRAM NX gears point at affordable pricing.

The suspension system also hints at affordability appearing to share similar features to the Stumpjumper Evo.

Those are all the details we have at this time, but take a look at the 2021 Specialized Status on Instagram and let us know what you find.

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And that is amazing! Ripping up trails and sending booters is a way better idea than and making us join them in a Tik Tok dance.

Below we’ve hand-picked 5 videos that showcase the incredible skills of 8 young riders.

Erice Van Leuven – 16 inch. Coaster brake on real trails

• Bike: Something Pink

Sacha Brizin – School of Steep

• Bike: Commencal Clash

Harry Schofield – 10 year old back flip Surrey Hills

• Bike: YT Jeffsy Primus

8 year olds ride A-Line at Whistler Bike Park

• Bikes: Transition Ripcord

Clash Kids

• Bikes: Commencal Clash

Don’t let their flow and style embarrass you, instead feel inspired to ride more and if you have sprogs of your own get them on 2 wheels today. Need more video? You can find them here,

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CZ3 is a summer hit, we’re warning you! Like a good meme, the word “Joliiii” (“Yeeeeeww”) will rain on bike parks everywhere. Don’t be surprised if the people around you, your friends and even your kids are asking for a circular saw and a tarp after this! Rumour has it that Thomas Estaque is already in the running for an Oscar! Jollllli!

Commencal

50:01 Just one of those days

A tough mudder with the boys. #mtb #mountainbike #raw

50:01

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In mullet mode this Tazer is shockingly fast, just watch!

Built up a custom e-bike with @ridefoxbike downhill suspension. 180mm air spring on my trusty 49 and the new DHX2 coil shock. It rips!

Neko Mulally

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