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Men's Chisel Expert
A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price
$2,020| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Hardtail, 100mm |
| Fork | RockShox Reba |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | NX Eagle, Truvativ Stylo |
| Brakes | SRAM Level TL Hydraulic Disc |
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
6'1" – 6'7"
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Summary
The Specialized Chisel is a high-performance aluminum cross-country bike praised for its lightweight design, advanced frame technology, and exceptional ride quality. It offers a balanced mix of comfort and stiffness, with geometry and components tailored for speed and efficiency. While it excels in maintaining momentum and traction, some riders may find its front wheel flexy or its geometry too cross-country focused.
High level of performance in an aluminum bike
Updated geometry for great all-around performance
Lightweight and fast-rolling tubeless-ready set-up
Remarkable traction in rough terrain
Solid spec for the money
Flexy front wheel when worked hard
27.2mm seat tube limits dropper post options
Does not come spec’d with a dropper post on any of the models
It seems to be the natural progression that you would expect from Specialized and a top-quality product.Bicycling
The way the Chisel flows along and conforms slightly to the trail — rather than smacking into obstacles — is brilliant for maintaining momentum
BikeRadarOne of the best ride qualities of any aluminium frame on the market
MBRIf you're after a rapid cross-country race bike but don't want to blow your budget before you even get to the start line, the Chisel Comp X1 delivers an outstandingly rapid, surprisingly comfortable and well mannered ride that's sharp enough to please the keenest of race heads, if not those with a more trail-riding focus.
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Sep 2020 · Dan Roberts
Always advocates for a good bit of aluminum engineering, Specialized has released the latest version of its popular Chisel cross-country hardtail..
Nov 2018
Specialized's Chisel Comp X1 is a cross-country racing machine that delivers a solid spec for the money. On paper, it might struggle to match direct-sales rivals, but it makes up for that with a truly impressive ride quality and sorted, if old-school handling for anyone that wants to cover ground, quickly.
Mar 2018 · James Bracey
Specialized Chisel Expert is a fun mix of privateer race bike for those that can’t justify an Epic and a trail bike capable of long distance adventuring.
The D’Aluisio Smartweld frame provides one of the best ride qualities of any aluminium frame on the market, balancing comfort and responsiveness remarkably well
The geometry is shared with the lower level Rockhopper and keeps it firmly in the cross country camp
Jan 2018 · Guy Kesteven
Electrifyingly fast and involving rough-terrain rocket ship, but it won’t suit power players. Buy if you like your bikes light and minimal
Light weight makes climbs and acceleration effortless, ultra-fluid feel boosts traction and speed on rough trails
Stiffness fans will hate the outrageously flexy frame and wheels, approximate line control and lack of dropper mean it’s pure XC, not extreme
Jan 2018 · MBA Action
A $1,500 hardtail for the up and coming racer.
Jul 2017
Looking to dabble in XC racing? This might be your new steed.
Jul 2017 · Daniel Sapp
Specialized’s new family of aluminum hardtails shed weight and gain performance
Jul 2017 · Saris Mercanti
Want to race XC on a budget? Specialized's new Chisel hardtail might just be what you're looking for. - Mtbr.com
| Frame | Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 Alloy, XC Geometry, internal cable routing, BSA BB, 12x148mm spacing, triangulated post-mount 160mm brake BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded |
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| Fork | RockShox Reba RL 29, Solo Air, 51mm offset, 15x110mm thru-axle (S: 90mm, M-XL: 100mm of travel) Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
| Bottom Bracket | SRAM DUB, threaded BB |
| Stem | Specialized XC, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise |
| Handlebar | Specialized Alloy Minirise, 10mm rise, 750mm, 31.8mm clamp |
| Saddle | Body Geometry Phenom Comp, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm |
| Seatpost | Specialized, alloy, single-bolt, 27.2mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | Specialized Dirt |
| Grips | Specialized Sip grip, half-waffle, S/M: regular thickness, L/XL: XL thickness |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed |
|---|---|
| Crank | Truvativ STYLO, DUB, Steel, 32T |
| Shifters | SRAM NX Eagle, trigger, 12-speed |
| Cassette | SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed, 11-50t |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed |
| Brakes | Front: SRAM Level TL, hydraulic disc, Rear: SRAM Level TL, hydraulic disc Type: SRAM Level TL Hydraulic Disc |
| Rims | Specialized XC 29, 25mm internal width, disc-specific |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless, 14g |
| Front Hub | Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 15x110mm thru-axle, 24h |
| Rear Hub | Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 28h |
| Tires | Front: Fast Trak, GRIPTON® compound, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3", Rear: Fast Trak, GRIPTON® compound, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3" |
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