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2020 Specialized

Chisel Comp

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

US$1,620(£1,208)
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkRockShox Judy
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetSX Eagle
BrakesShimano Hydraulic Disc
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Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Chisel Comp
Other Crosscountry bikes
Sizing
XS

156cm – 166cm

SM

163cm – 174cm

MD

171cm – 182cm

LG

179cm – 189cm

XL

185cm – 195cm

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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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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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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

Fork

RockShox Judy Gold 29, Solo Air, Motion Control damper, 51mm offset, 15x110mm thru-axle (XS: 80mm, S:90mm, M-XL: 100mm of travel)

Travel100mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

BSA, 73mm, threaded

Stem

Specialized XC, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise

Handlebar

Specialized Alloy Minirise, 10mm rise, 750mm, 31.8mm clamp

Saddle

Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails

Seatpost

Specialized Alloy, Single Bolt, 30.9mm

TypeRigid

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed

Crank

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

Shifters

SRAM SX Eagle, trigger, 12-speed

Chain

SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed

Brakes

Front: Shimano MT-501, hydraulic disc, resin pad, Rear: Shimano MT-501, hydraulic disc, resin pad

TypeShimano Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Stout XC 29, 25mm internal width, disc-specific

Spokes

Stainless, 14g

Front Hub

Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 15x110mm thru-axle, 28h

Rear Hub

Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 32h

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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