Compare: 2023 Specialized Chisel vs 2024 Chisel vs 2021 Chisel Comp

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Overview
Ride Feel
Gearing
Spec Level
Geometry
Specs

Bike Comparison

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	Chisel2023 Specialized	Chisel2024 Specialized	Chisel Comp2021 Specialized

MSRP	$1,800	($1,573)	$1,900
Where to Buy	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At
Category	Crosscountry	Crosscountry	Crosscountry
Weight	27.6 lbs	27.6 lbs
	4.3	4.3	4.3
Frame	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum
	RockShox Judy Silver TK	RockShox Judy Silver TK	RockShox Judy
Wheels	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum
Wheel Size	29″	29″	29″
	SRAM Level T Hydraulic Disc	SRAM Level T Hydraulic Disc	Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc
	SX Eagle	SX Eagle	SLX, Deore
Drivetrain	1 × 12	1 × 12	1 × 12
Suspension	Hardtail	Hardtail	Hardtail
Front Travel	100mm	100mm	100mm
Brand Site	specialized.com	specialized.com	specialized.com
Summary	The Specialized Chisel, Specialized Chisel, and Specialized Chisel Comp are all 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bikes. The Chisel Comp has a better fork.

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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain

easyextreme

Handling

nimblestable

2023 Chisel

2024 Chisel

2021 Chisel Comp

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Gear Range

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

28 mph

2021 Chisel Comp

Highest gear

(descending)

Spec Level

Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

Geometry

Specs

	Chisel2023 Specialized	Chisel2024 Specialized	Chisel Comp2021 Specialized

Frame	Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 Alloy, Hydroformed tubes, Progressive XC Geometry, internal cable routing, BSA BB, 12x148mm spacing, 30.9mm Dropper post compatible BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Colors: Satin Smoke / Gloss Tarmac Black; Gloss Maroon / Ice Papaya	Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 Alloy, Hydroformed tubes, Progressive XC Geometry, internal cable routing, BSA BB, 12x148mm spacing, 30.9mm Dropper post compatible BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Colors: Satin Morning Mist / White; Satin Gloss Smoke / Tarmac Black	Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 Alloy, Hydroformed tubes, Progressive XC Geometry, internal cable routing, BSA BB, 12x148mm spacing, 30.9mm Dropper post compatible BB Standard: BSA, Threaded Colors: Gloss Red Tint Brushed / White; Gloss Black / Abalone
Fork	RockShox Judy Silver, TurnKey damper, Solo Air, 42mm offset, 15x110mm thru-axle, 100mm of travel (XS - 80mm travel) Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air	RockShox Judy Silver, TurnKey damper, Solo Air, 42mm offset, 15x110mm thru-axle, 100mm of travel (XS - 80mm travel) Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air	RockShox Judy Gold, Motion Control damper, Solo Air, 42mm offset, 15x110mm thru-axle, 100mm of travel (XS - 80mm travel) Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air
Bottom Bracket	SRAM Powerspline	SRAM Powerspline	Shimano, BB52, Threaded
Stem	3D-forged alloy, 31.8mm, 7-degree rise	Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise	Specialized XC, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise
Handlebar	Specialized Alloy XC minirise, double-butted alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 10mm rise, 31.8mm	Specialized Alloy XC minirise, double-butted alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 10mm rise, 31.8mm	Specialized Alloy XC minirise, double-butted alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 10mm rise, 31.8mm
Saddle	Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails	Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails	Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails
Seatpost	Alloy, 2-bolt clamp, 30.9mm Type: Rigid	Alloy, 2-bolt clamp, 30.9mm Type: Rigid	Specialized Alloy, Single Bolt, 30.9mm Type: Rigid

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed	SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed	Shimano SLX M7100, SGS, 12-speed
Crank	SRAM SX Eagle, Powerspline	SRAM SX Eagle, Powerspline	Shimano MT511, 32T chainring, 32T
Shifters	SRAM SX Eagle, trigger, 12-speed	SRAM SX Eagle, trigger, 12-speed	Shimano SLX, M7100, 12spd
Cassette	SRAM PG-1210 Eagle, 11-50t	SRAM PG-1210 Eagle, 11-50t	Shimano Deore M6100, 12spd w/Hyperglide+, 10-51t
Chain	SRAM, SX Eagle, 12-speed	SRAM, SX Eagle, 12-speed	Shimano Deore M6100, 12spd w/quick link
Brakes	Front: SRAM Level T hydraulic disc, 2-Piston Caliper, Rear: SRAM Level T hydraulic disc, 2-Piston Caliper Type: SRAM Level T Hydraulic Disc	Front: SRAM Level T, hydraulic disc, 160mm/180mm Centerline Rotor, Rear: SRAM Level T, hydraulic disc, 160mm Centerline Rotor Type: SRAM Level T Hydraulic Disc	Front: Shimano M6100, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, Rear: Shimano M6100, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc Type: Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc

Wheels

Rims	Specialized Alloy, hookless, Tubeless ready, 25mm inner width	Specialized Alloy, hookless, Tubeless ready, 25mm inner width	Specialized Alloy, hookless, Tubeless ready, 25mm inner width
Spokes	Stainless, 14g	Stainless, 14g	Stainless, 14g
Front Hub	Alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 15x110mm thru-axle, 28h	Specialized alloy front hub disc, sealed cardridge bearings, 6-bolt, 15x110mm thru-axle, 32h	Shimano MT410-B, Centerlock 28h, 15x110 Boost
Rear Hub	Alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 32h	Alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 32h	Shimano MT410-B, Centerlock 28h, 12x148 Boost, Microspline
Tires	Front: Specialized Fast Trak, Control Casing, T5 Compound, 29x2.35, Rear: Specialized Fast Trak, Control Casing, T5 Compound, 29x2.35	Front: Specialized Fast Trak, Control Casing, T7 Compound, 29x2.35, Rear: Specialized Fast Trak, Control Casing, T5 Compound, 29x2.35	Front: Fast Trak, Control casing, GRIPTON® compound, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3", Rear: Fast Trak, Control casing, GRIPTON® compound, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3"

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