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2021 Specialized

Chisel Comp

A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price

$2,700
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkRockShox Judy
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetSLX, Deore
BrakesShimano Deore Hydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Chisel Comp
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Gearing

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)

44 km/h

Chisel Comp

44 km/h

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
XS

156cm – 166cm

SM

163cm – 174cm

MD

171cm – 182cm

LG

179cm – 189cm

XL

185cm – 195cm

🐐 Estimated

Rider Fit Notes
  • 173cm, size MD, Just right
Reviews
Bikerumor
Review: The Specialized Chisel is much more than an entry level hardtail

Mar 2021 · Jordan Villella

Affordable, raceable, and capable — a rare combination in the modern world of bikes.  But the new, updated version of the Specialized Chisel achieves all that and more. And for the cherry on top, the 2021 Specialized Chisel is race-ready under $2K.  Cross-country racing is changing, and so are the bikes that set out to

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Pinkbike
Specialized's New Chisel Shows That Aluminum Isn't Just The Cheap Carbon Version

Sept 2020 · Dan Roberts

Always advocates for a good bit of aluminum engineering, Specialized has released the latest version of its popular Chisel cross-country hardtail..

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BikeRadar
Specialized Chisel Comp X1 review

Mar 2019 · Guy Kesteven

Electrifying ultra-light, super-supple, high-traction, ready-to-race package

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off.road.cc
Specialized Chisel Comp X1 review

Nov 2018

Specialized's Chisel Comp X1 is a cross-country racing machine that delivers a solid spec for the money. On paper, it might struggle to match direct-sales rivals, but it makes up for that with a truly impressive ride quality and sorted, if old-school handling for anyone that wants to cover ground, quickly.

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MBR
Specialized Chisel Expert (2018) first ride - MBR

Mar 2018 · James Bracey

Specialized Chisel Expert is a fun mix of privateer race bike for those that can’t justify an Epic and a trail bike capable of long distance adventuring.

Highs
  • The D’Aluisio Smartweld frame provides one of the best ride qualities of any aluminium frame on the market, balancing comfort and responsiveness remarkably well

Lows
  • The geometry is shared with the lower level Rockhopper and keeps it firmly in the cross country camp

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Mountain Bike Action
Review - Specialized Chisel Comp

Jan 2018 · MBA Action

A $1,500 hardtail for the up and coming racer.

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Bicycling
​First Look: the 2018 Specialized Chisel

July 2017 · Daniel Sapp

Specialized’s new family of aluminum hardtails shed weight and gain performance

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Geometry
Specs
Build
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, Threaded

ColorsGloss Red Tint Brushed / White; Gloss Black / Abalone

Fork

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

Travel100mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

Shimano, BB52, Threaded

Stem

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

Saddle

Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails

Seatpost

Specialized Alloy, Single Bolt, 30.9mm

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano SLX M7100, SGS, 12-speed

Crank

Shimano MT511, 32T chainring, 32T

Shifters

Shimano SLX, M7100, 12spd

Cassette

Shimano Deore M6100, 12spd w/Hyperglide+, 10-51t

Chain

Shimano Deore M6100, 12spd w/quick link

Brakes

Front: Shimano M6100, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, Rear: Shimano M6100, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc

TypeShimano Deore Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Specialized Alloy, hookless, Tubeless ready, 25mm inner width

Spokes

Stainless, 14g

Front Hub

Shimano MT410-B, Centerlock 28h, 15x110 Boost

Rear Hub

Shimano MT410-B, Centerlock 28h, 12x148 Boost, Microspline

Tires

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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