As a Status 160 owner (in a place where you could sit on them and such, in Maryland in the US) it's great value for $. It descends fairly well and climbs fine. I've only changed rear wheel + drivetrain (smashed the Spesh wheel into bits and the NX derailleur) and it's been pretty good.
Great article though Andrew - reminds me of the bike I got before the Status (a Salsa Rangefinder hardtail) with 10-speed Deore, Tektro brakes, etc...wish I kept it.
July 19, 2022, 12:37 p.m. - Nick Maffei
As a Status 160 owner (in a place where you could sit on them and such, in Maryland in the US) it's great value for $. It descends fairly well and climbs fine. I've only changed rear wheel + drivetrain (smashed the Spesh wheel into bits and the NX derailleur) and it's been pretty good. Great article though Andrew - reminds me of the bike I got before the Status (a Salsa Rangefinder hardtail) with 10-speed Deore, Tektro brakes, etc...wish I kept it.