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    Chisel Hardtail2026 Specialized
    Recommended
    MSRP
    $1,899
    Where to Buy
    $1,899

    At Specialized

    Category
    		Crosscountry
    Weight
    		27.7 lbs
    5.1
    Frame
    		Aluminum
    		RockShox Recon Silver RL
    Wheels
    		Aluminum
    Wheel Size
    		29″
    		SRAM Hydraulic Disc
    		NX Eagle
    Drivetrain
    		1 × 12
    Suspension
    		Hardtail
    Front Travel
    		100mm
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

    Summary
    		The Specialized Chisel Hardtail is a 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with high-end components.

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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Chisel Hardtail
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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)

    25 mph

    Chisel Hardtail

    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 Hardtail2026 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

    Color: Satin Smoke / White

    Fork

    Rockshox Recon Silver RL, 15x110mm, 42mm offset, XS: 80mm, S-XL 100mm travel

    Travel: 100mm

    Spring Type: Air

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM Powerspline

    Stem

    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

    Saddle

    Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails

    Seatpost

    TranzX Dropper, 30.9mm, XS-SM: 100mm, M: 125mm, L-XL: 150mm

    Type: Dropper

    Grips

    Specialized Trail Grips

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed

    Crank

    SRAM NX Eagle, Powerspline, 165/170/175mm, 32T, Steel, 30T

    Shifters

    SRAM NX Eagle, trigger, 12-speed

    Cassette

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

    Chain

    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

    Wheels
    Rims

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

    Spokes

    Stainless, 14g

    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

    Tires

    Front: Specialized Fast Trak, Flex Lite Casing, T5/T7 Compound, 29x2.35, Rear: Specialized Fast Trak, Flex Lite Casing, T5/T7 Compound, 29x2.35

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