This is my new custom mountain bike build. I started with a Specialized Status 140 Alloy frameset in Satin Cast Umber / Raspberry. This bike is unique in that it is a mullet with a 29″ front tire and 27.5″ rear tire. I am running a Fox 34 Factory front fork with 140mm of travel and Fit4 Compression compliments the rear Fox Float X2 shock with140mm of travel. For the drivetrain I am using TRP Trail Evo Gold with TRP Slate brakes and TRP 203mm Brake Rotors front and rear. I am running tubeless on the wheels to help minimize flats, especially while running tire pressure around 22 PSI.
The bike was built primarily for trail riding but will be capable when the terrain decides to get a little rougher and rowdier. I ordered the frame directly from Specialized the first part of July, 2023 and the took my first ride on September 30, 2023.
Custom Build Specs
| Component |
| Frame + Rear Shock – Satin Cast Umber / Raspberry |
| Pedals – Raceface Atlas Kash Money |
| Handlebar – Raceface Atlas Kash Money |
| Saddle – Ergon SM Comp Men’s Saddle |
| Grips – Lizard Skins Northshore |
| Stem – Race Face Æffect R 35, 35x40mm |
| Drivetrain TRP Trail Evo Gold |
| Brakes TRP Slate |
| Brake Rotors: TRP 203mm |
| Front Tire 29″ x 2.4″ Maxxis Minion DHF 29 |
| Rear Tire 27.5″ x 2.4″ Maxis Minion DHR II 27.5 |
| Front Fork – FOX 34 Factory Suspension Fork |
| Wheelset – Industry Nine Hydra Enduro-S MX Wheelset |
| Seat Post – Fox Transfer Factory Internal Dropper (30.9 x 150mm) |
| Seat Post Lever – Wolftooth Long travel remote |
Factory Build Specs (for reference)
Geometry
| S2 | |
|---|---|
| Crank Length | 170mm |
| Handlebar Width | 800mm |
| Stem Length | 40mm |
| Saddle Width | 143mm |
| Seatpost Length | 150mm |
| Stack (low BB) | 609mm |
| Reach (low BB) | 440mm |
| Head-Tube Length | 105mm |
| Head-Tube Angle (low BB) | 63.7° |
| Head-Tube Angle | 64.2mm |
| B-B Height (low BB) | 333mm |
| B-B Height | 342mm |
| B-B Drop (low BB) | 22.5mm |
| B-B Drop | 13.5mm |
| Trail (low BB) | 137mm |
| Fork Length (full) | 547mm |
| Fork Rake/Offset | 44mm |
| Front-Center (low BB) | 770mm |
| Chain-Stay Length | 426mm |
| Wheelbase | 1195mm |
| Seat-Tube Length | 400mm |
| Seat-Tube Angle | 76mm |
Technical Specifications
| Frameset | |
| Frame | M5 alloy chassis and rear-end, Mixed wheel Trail Geometry, threaded BB,12x148mm dropouts, sealed cartridge bearing pivots, replaceable derailleur hanger, 140mm of travel |
| Seat Binder | Alloy, 38.6mm |
| Suspension | |
| Rear Shock | FOX FLOAT X Performance, Rx Trail Tune, EVOL Air sleeve, 2-position lever w/ LSR adjustment, 210×52.5mm |
| Fork | FOX FLOAT 36 Rhythm, GRIP damper, two position Sweep adjustment, 15x110mm QR axle, 44mm offset, 140mm of travel |
| Cockpit | |
| Stem | Alloy Trail Stem, 35mm bar bore |
| Handlebars | Specialized, 6061 alloy, 6-degree upsweep, 8-degree backsweep, 30mm rise, 800mm 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, S1:125, S2/S3: 150mm, S4/S5: 170mm |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake | SRAM Code R, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 200mm |
| Rear Brake | SRAM Code R, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 200mm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed |
| Shift Levers | SRAM NX Eagle, trigger, 12-speed |
| Cassette | SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed, 11-50t |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed |
| Crankset | SRAM NX Eagle, DUB, 170mm |
| Chainrings | 32T |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, Threaded |
| Wheels | |
| Rims | Specialized 29, hookless alloy, 30mm inner width, tubeless ready |
| Front Hub | Alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 15x110mm thru-axle, 28h |
| Rear Hub | Alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 28h |
| Spokes | DT Swiss Industry |
| Front Tire | Butcher, GRID TRAIL casing, GRIPTON® T9 compound, 2Bliss Ready, 29×2.3″ |
| Rear Tire | Butcher, GRID TRAIL casing, GRIPTON® compound, 27.5×2.3″ |
| Inner Tubes | Standard, Presta Valve |