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    MSRP
    $1,899
    $3,499
    Where to Buy
    $1,899

    At Specialized

    $3,499

    At Specialized

    Category
    CrosscountryCrosscountry
    Weight
    27.7 lbs28.5 lbs
    5.1
    5.7
    Frame
    AluminumAluminum
    RockShox Recon Silver RLRockShox SID
    RockShox Deluxe Select+
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    29″29″
    SRAM Hydraulic DiscSRAM Hydraulic Disc
    NX EagleEagle 70 Transmission
    Drivetrain
    1 × 121 × 12
    Suspension
    HardtailFull
    Front Travel
    100mm120mm
    Rear Travel
    -110mm
    Brand Site

    specialized.com

    specialized.com

    Summary
    The Specialized Chisel Hardtail and Specialized Chisel Comp are both 29″ aluminum frame crosscountry bikes. The Chisel 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 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

    28 mph

    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
    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

    ColorSatin Smoke / White

    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 StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

    ColorsGloss Emerald Metallic / Satin Emerald Metallic; Gloss Charcoal Tint over Silver Dust / Dolomite Metallic

    Fork

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

    Travel100mm

    Spring TypeAir

    RockShox SID, Rush damper, 44mm offset, 15x110mm thru-axle, 120mm of travel, Maxle Stealth

    Travel120mm

    Shock

    RockShox Deluxe Select+, Ride Dynamics Tuned, Two Position, Rebound Adjust, 190x40mm

    Travel110mm

    Bottom Bracket

    SRAM Powerspline

    SRAM DUB Threaded Wide

    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, 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

    TypeDropper

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

    TypeDropper

    Grips

    Specialized Trail Grips

    Specialized Trail Grips

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed

    SRAM Eagle 70 T-Type, 12 speeds

    Crank

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

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

    Shifters

    SRAM NX Eagle, trigger, 12-speed

    SRAM Eagle 70 T-Type, single click with MMX

    Cassette

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

    SRAM XS-1270 Transmission Cassette, 12-Speed, 10-52T

    Chain

    SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed

    SRAM Eagle 70

    Brakes

    Front: SRAM DB6, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor, Rear: SRAM DB6, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 160mm rotor

    TypeSRAM Hydraulic Disc

    Front: SRAM DB6, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor, Rear: SRAM DB6, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 160mm rotor

    TypeSRAM 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 Fast Trak, 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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