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A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
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$1,620| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Hardtail, 100mm |
| Fork | RockShox Judy |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | SX Eagle |
| Brakes | Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
156cm – 166cm
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171cm – 182cm
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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

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..

Mar 2019 · Guy Kesteven
Electrifying ultra-light, super-supple, high-traction, ready-to-race package

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.

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

Jan 2018 · MBA Action
A $1,500 hardtail for the up and coming racer.

Jul 2017
Looking to dabble in XC racing? This might be your new steed.

Jul 2017 · Daniel Sapp
Specialized’s new family of aluminum hardtails shed weight and gain performance
| Frame | Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 Alloy, XC Geometry, internal cable routing, BSA BB, 12x148mm spacing, triangulated post-mount 160mm brake BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded |
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| Fork | RockShox Judy Gold 29, Solo Air, Motion Control damper, 51mm offset, 15x110mm thru-axle (XS: 80mm, S:90mm, M-XL: 100mm of travel) Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air |
| 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 Type: Rigid |
| 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 Type: Shimano Hydraulic Disc |
| 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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Last updated 22 September
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