Specialized Chisel

SPEED METAL: Thanks to D’Aluisio Smartweld, the Chisel boasts the lightest aluminum XC frameset in its class. Each highly-manipulated frame tube features continuously-varied wall thicknesses and shaping that deliver stiffness where you need it - for efficiency - and ride-smoothing compliance where you want it - for comfort and optimal control.

UNMATCHED CAPABILITY: With 110mm of Ride Dynamics tuned suspension, the high performance pedigree of Chisel can be traced directly to the Epic 8, our World Cup race machine. DNA from the Epic 8’s advanced suspension kinematics, Ride Dynamics tuned suspension, and progressive geometry honed on technical World Cup courses can all be found in the Chisel, making it more than capable of handling varied terrain with confidence and speed.

INCREDIBLE EFFICIENCY: Chisel is the most efficient pedaling bike in its class, thanks to the utilization of geometry and kinematics that went into our World Cup racing Epic 8 platform. The steep seat tube positions the rider in the optimal pedaling position. Honed anti-squat reduces pedal-bob. Put it together and Chisel translates every watt applied to the pedals into maximum forward motion.

SMOOTHER IS FASTER: We engineered a flex stay rear end for class-leading suspension performance, while eliminating the extra weight and maintenance associated with pivots required in a traditional design. More common on carbon bikes, extensive field and lab testing prove that Chisel has achieved the impossible—the efficiency, control, and light-weight of a flex stay design, in advanced alloy.

HYDROFORMED ALLOY: Chisel shaves extra material and weight with a one-piece hydroformed seat tube that integrates the seat tube pivot, main pivot, and BB shell. On a more traditional bike, the seat tube is typically just a "tube" with pivots and BB shell welded on.

FRAMESET

• Frame: Specialized D''Aluisio Smartweld M5 Alloy, Hydroformed tubes, Progressive XC Geometry, 110mm travel, internal cable routing, BSA BB, 12x148mm spacing, 30.9mm Dropper post compatible
• Seat Binder: Specialized Alloy 34.9, Steel Bolt

SUSPENSION

• Rear Shock: X-Fusion PRO-02, 190x40mm, Ride Dynamics Tuned, Rebound adjust, Compression Adjust
• Fork: Rockshox Recon Silver RL, 120mm travel, Motion Control damper, 42mm offset, Maxle Stealth, 15x110 thru-axle

BRAKES

• Front Brake: SRAM DB6, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor
• Rear Brake: SRAM DB6, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 160mm rotor

DRIVETRAIN

• Shift Levers: SRAM SL NX Eagle Trigger
• Rear Derailleur: SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed
• Cassette: SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed, 11-50t
• Chain: SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed
• Crankset: SRAM NX Eagle, Powerspline, 165/170/175mm, 32T
• Chainrings: 32T
• Bottom Bracket: SRAM Powerspline

WHEELS & TIRES

• Rims: Specialized Alloy, Tubeless ready, 27mm inner width, disc, 28h
• Front Hub: Specialized alloy front hub disc, sealed cardridge bearings, 6-bolt, 15x110mm thru-axle, 32h
• Rear Hub: Alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 32h
• Spokes: Stainless, 14g
• Front Tyre: Specialized Ground Control, Flex Lite Casing, T5/T7 Compound, 29x2.35
• Rear Tyre: Specialized Fast Trak, Flex Lite Casing, T5/T7 Compound, 29x2.35
• Inner Tubes: Specialized Turbo Tube

COCKPIT

• Stem: Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise
• Handlebars: Specialized Alloy, 20mm rise, 31.8mm, 760mm wide
• Grips: Specialized Trail Grips
• Saddle: Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails
• SeatPost: TranzX Dropper, 30.9mm, XS-SM: 100mm, M: 125mm, L-XL: 150mm

WEIGHT

• Weight: 13.88 kg (30 lb, 9.6 oz)
• Weight Size: MD

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