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2019 Specialized

Chisel Frame

A 29″ aluminum frame crosscountry frameset.

Manufacturer Price

1000 US$(860 €)
FrameAluminum
Wheels29″
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Sizing
SM

158cm – 171cm

MD

168cm – 180cm

LG

178cm – 189cm

XL

186cm – 199cm

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Summary

The Specialized Chisel is a high-performance aluminum cross-country bike praised for its lightweight design, advanced frame technology, and exceptional ride quality. It offers a balanced mix of comfort and stiffness, with geometry and components tailored for speed and efficiency. While it excels in maintaining momentum and traction, some riders may find its front wheel flexy or its geometry too cross-country focused.

Pros
  • High level of performance in an aluminum bike

  • Updated geometry for great all-around performance

  • Lightweight and fast-rolling tubeless-ready set-up

  • Remarkable traction in rough terrain

  • Solid spec for the money

Cons
  • Flexy front wheel when worked hard

  • 27.2mm seat tube limits dropper post options

  • Does not come spec’d with a dropper post on any of the models

Key Quotes
It seems to be the natural progression that you would expect from Specialized and a top-quality product.
Bicycling
The way the Chisel flows along and conforms slightly to the trail — rather than smacking into obstacles — is brilliant for maintaining momentum
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One of the best ride qualities of any aluminium frame on the market
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If you're after a rapid cross-country race bike but don't want to blow your budget before you even get to the start line, the Chisel Comp X1 delivers an outstandingly rapid, surprisingly comfortable and well mannered ride that's sharp enough to please the keenest of race heads, if not those with a more trail-riding focus.
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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

ene 2018 · MBA Action

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

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BIKE Magazine
Specialized's New Chisel Is a Value-Oriented XC Whip

jul 2017

Looking to dabble in XC racing? This might be your new steed.

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Bicycling
​First Look: the 2018 Specialized Chisel

jul 2017 · Daniel Sapp

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

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MTBR
Specialized Chisel hardtail launched

jul 2017 · Saris Mercanti

Want to race XC on a budget? Specialized's new Chisel hardtail might just be what you're looking for. - Mtbr.com

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 Alloy, XC Geometry, internal cable routing, BSA BB, 12x148mm spacing, triangulated post-mount 160mm brake

BB StandardBSA, 73mm, Threaded

Bottom Bracket

BSA, 73mm, threaded

Seatpost

Specialized, alloy, single-bolt, 27.2mm

TypeRigid

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