The bike handles downhills great ! But don't expect the same performance on climbing. My only only real gripe against the bike is the nx derailleur is terrible, as soon as the trail gets rough expect your chain to be dropped without fail

This thing is incredible. Purchased at an astoundingly cheap £1999 this thing rides like a £4000 bike, the downhills are run and easy going and although the climbs during technical sections can be a little tricky this absolute machine FLIES on the way back down. Impressive brake and suspension set up make this the perfect bike for beginner to intermediate riders. Great on jumps too! (Shame about the torn ACL I had after two weeks of shredding) Thanks specialized! Big ❤️

Soooo good, love the way it rides, definitely worth the money

Just purchased the specialized status 160. Love how this thing rides on descents with the slack head tube Angle and sleek geometry.

This bike is such good value for money! It has been extremely capable at everything I have thrown at it from 30ft jump line's to steep tech trails. The bike has always felt completely stable and durable. It's a perfect platform to start with, and with few upgrades over time you'll have a ripper of an enduro bike!

Great bike smooth for any MTB good on jumps!

Not a great trail bike if u plan to pedal a lot but amazing for mostly downhill laps. Only 4 stars becuase of the weak and really heavy wheels. Had a spoke break in the first couple rides and the wheels got very dinged up very quick. Dropper cable housing got torn apart inside the frame within a month of riding too. If the wheels were better it would be 5 stars without a doubt. Amazing bike overall. I would recommend just not if u plan to pedal it a lot.

Great bike but mullet on the trails can be slower than 29/29. Great fun at the free ride areas. Great for the price.

The bike feels weird when riding it on the sidewalk, because of the agressive geometry, but it really rides well when going downhill. It handles drops and jumps extremely well. The suspension soaks up the big hits, and is also really good on the chattery stuff. It also corners really well. Haven't noticed any front wheel pushing or drifting when going downhill. Climbing it is fine. The chainring is too big for climbing for me. Need to change it to a 28t from the 32t. I also have a StumpJumper comp carbon, and prefer to take this bike to the bike park over the SJ. Still love the SJ though.

Was trying to decide between this bike and a Trek Fuel. Very Glad I chose the Specialized. Have the 160 S3. I feel like it has definitely made me a more confident rider and pushed me to be better and more confident when I'm on the trails or the dirt jump bike parks.