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2022 Specialized

Chisel

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

$2,300
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkRockShox Judy Silver TK
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetSX Eagle
BrakesSRAM Level T Hydraulic Disc
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Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Chisel
Other Crosscountry bikes
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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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, 73mm, Threaded

ColorsSatin Smoke / Gloss Tarmac Black; Gloss Maroon / Ice Papaya

Fork

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

Travel100mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

SRAM Powerspline

Stem

3D-forged alloy, 31.8mm, 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

Alloy, 2-bolt clamp, 30.9mm

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed

Crank

SRAM SX Eagle, Powerspline

Shifters

SRAM SX Eagle, trigger, 12-speed

Cassette

SRAM PG-1210 Eagle, 11-50t

Chain

SRAM, SX Eagle, 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

Wheels
Rims

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

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, Control Casing, T5 Compound, 29x2.35, Rear: Specialized Fast Trak, Control Casing, T5 Compound, 29x2.35

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Last updated 28 December

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