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    MSRP
    $1,899
    $2,499
    Where to Buy
    $1,899

    At Specialized

    $2,499

    At Specialized

    Category
    CrosscountryCrosscountry
    Weight
    25.9 lbs
    4.4
    4.6
    Frame
    AluminumAluminum
    RockShox Judy Silver TKRockShox Judy
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    29″29″
    SRAM Level T Hydraulic DiscSRAM Level T Hydraulic Disc
    NX Eagle, SX EagleNX Eagle
    Drivetrain
    1 × 121 × 12
    Suspension
    HardtailHardtail
    Front Travel
    100mm100mm
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

    specialized.com

    Summary
    The Specialized Chisel Hardtail and Specialized Chisel Hardtail Comp are both 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bikes. The Chisel Hardtail Comp has better components and a better fork.

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    Insights
    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Chisel Hardtail
    Chisel Hardtail Comp
    Other Crosscountry bikes
    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)

    25 mph

    Chisel Hardtail

    25 mph

    Chisel Hardtail 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
    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 StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    ColorsGloss Maroon / White; Gloss Dove Grey / Ashen

    Specialized D''Aluisio Smartweld M5 Alloy, Hydroformed tubes, Progressive XC Geometry, internal cable routing, BSA BB, 12x148mm spacing, 30.9mm Dropper post compatible

    BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    ColorsGloss Metallic Deep Marine / White; Gloss Ion Metallic / Smoke Liquid Metal

    Fork

    RockShox Judy Silver, TurnKey damper, Solo Air, 42mm offset, 15x110mm thru-axle, 100mm of travel (XS - 80mm travel)

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeAir

    RockShox Judy Gold, Motion Control damper, Solo Air, 42mm offset, 15x110mm thru-axle, 100mm of travel (XS - 80mm travel)

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM Powerspline

    SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, Threaded

    Stem

    Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise

    Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-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

    Saddle

    Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails

    Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails

    Seatpost

    Alloy, 2-bolt clamp, 30.9mm

    TypeRigid

    Specialized Alloy, Single Bolt, 30.9mm

    TypeRigid

    Grips

    Specialized Trail Grips

    Specialized Trail Grips

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed

    SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed

    Crank

    SRAM SX Eagle, Powerspline, 32t

    SRAM X1000 Eagle, DUB, 165/170/175mm, 32t

    Shifters

    SRAM SX Eagle, trigger, 12-speed

    SRAM NX Eagle, trigger, 12-speed

    Cassette

    SRAM PG-1210 Eagle, 11-50t

    SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed, 11-50t

    Chain

    SRAM, SX Eagle, 12-speed

    SRAM XX1 Eagle solid-pin, 12-speed

    Brakes

    Front: SRAM Level T hydraulic disc, 2-Piston Caliper, Rear: SRAM Level T hydraulic disc, 2-Piston Caliper

    TypeSRAM Level T Hydraulic Disc

    Front: SRAM Level T hydraulic disc, 2-Piston Caliper, Rear: SRAM Level T hydraulic disc, 2-Piston Caliper

    TypeSRAM Level T Hydraulic Disc

    Wheels
    Rims

    Specialized 29, 27mm inner width, 28h, tubeless ready

    Specialized Alloy, Tubeless ready, 27mm inner width, disc, 28h

    Spokes

    Stainless, 14g

    Stainless, 14g

    Front Hub

    Alloy front hub, sealed cartridge bearings, 6-bolt, 15x110mm thru-axle, 28h

    Alloy front hub, sealed cartridge bearings, 6-bolt, 15x110mm thru-axle, 28h

    Rear Hub

    Alloy rear hub, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 6-bolt, 28h

    Alloy rear hub, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 6-bolt, 28h

    Tires

    Front: Specialized Fast Trak, Control Casing, T7 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

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