Compare: 2026 Specialized Chisel Comp vs Chisel

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Overview
Ride Feel
Gearing
Spec Level
Geometry
Specs

Bike Comparison

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	Chisel Comp2026 Specialized	Chisel2026 Specialized

MSRP	$3,499	$2,699
Where to Buy	$3,499 At Specialized	$2,699 At Specialized
Category	Crosscountry	Crosscountry
Weight	28.5 lbs	30.6 lbs
	5.7	5.1
Frame	Aluminum	Aluminum
	RockShox SID	RockShox Recon Silver RL
	RockShox Deluxe Select+	X-Fusion
Wheels	Aluminum	Aluminum
Wheel Size	29″	29″
	SRAM Hydraulic Disc	SRAM Hydraulic Disc
	Eagle 70 Transmission	NX Eagle
Drivetrain	1 × 12	1 × 12
Suspension	Full	Full
Front Travel	120mm	120mm
Rear Travel	110mm	110mm
Brand Site	specialized.com	specialized.com
Summary	The Specialized Chisel Comp and Specialized Chisel are both 29″ aluminum frame full suspension crosscountry bikes. The Chisel Comp has better components and a better fork.

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Ride Feel

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Terrain

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Handling

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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

Chisel Comp

25 mph

Chisel

Highest gear

(descending)

Spec Level

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

Geometry

Specs

	Chisel Comp2026 Specialized	Chisel2026 Specialized

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 BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Colors: Gloss Emerald Metallic / Satin Emerald Metallic; Gloss Charcoal Tint over Silver Dust / Dolomite Metallic	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 BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Colors: Gloss Red Sky / Vivid Red; Gloss Pistachio / White
Fork	RockShox SID, Rush damper, 44mm offset, 15x110mm thru-axle, 120mm of travel, Maxle Stealth Travel: 120mm	Rockshox Recon Silver RL, 120mm travel, Motion Control damper, 42mm offset, Maxle Stealth, 15x110 thru-axle Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air
Shock	RockShox Deluxe Select+, Ride Dynamics Tuned, Two Position, Rebound Adjust, 190x40mm Travel: 110mm	X-Fusion PRO-02, 190x40mm, Ride Dynamics Tuned, Rebound adjust, Compression Adjust Travel: 110mm
Bottom Bracket	SRAM DUB Threaded Wide	SRAM Powerspline
Stem	Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise	Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise
Handlebar	Specialized Alloy, 20mm rise, 31.8mm, 760mm wide	Specialized Alloy, 20mm rise, 31.8mm, 760mm wide
Saddle	Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails	Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails
Seatpost	TranzX Dropper, 30.9mm, XS-SM: 100mm, M: 125mm, L-XL: 150mm Type: Dropper	TranzX Dropper, 30.9mm, XS-SM: 100mm, M: 125mm, L-XL: 150mm Type: Dropper
Grips	Specialized Trail Grips	Specialized Trail Grips

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	SRAM Eagle 70 T-Type, 12 speeds	SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed
Crank	SRAM X1000 Eagle, DUB, 165/170/175mm, 32T	SRAM NX Eagle, Powerspline, 165/170/175mm, 32T, 32T
Shifters	SRAM Eagle 70 T-Type, single click with MMX	SRAM SL NX Eagle Trigger
Cassette	SRAM XS-1270 Transmission Cassette, 12-Speed, 10-52T	SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed, 11-50t
Chain	SRAM Eagle 70	SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed
Brakes	Front: SRAM DB6, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor, Rear: SRAM DB6, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 160mm rotor Type: SRAM Hydraulic Disc	Front: SRAM DB6, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor, Rear: SRAM DB6, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 160mm rotor Type: SRAM Hydraulic Disc

Wheels

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

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