2023 Specialized

Chisel

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

$1,349$1,800
Weight27.6 lbs  
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkRockShox Judy Silver TK
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetSX Eagle
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Sizing
XS

5'1" – 5'6"

SM

5'4" – 5'9"

MD

5'7" – 6'0"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'0" – 6'5"

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

Sep 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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Bikerumor
Specialized 2021 Chisel is lighter and race ready under 2K

Sep 2020

Alloy never seems to go out of style at Specialized, and neither does a well-spec’d bike at a reasonable price. That’s what is behind the new all-new Specialized Chisel – race-ready under $2K. Lighter Frame and Updated Geometry As cross country racing gets more technical, manufacturers updated their bike geometry to excel in such conditions. […]

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Geometry
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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

TypeHydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

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

Spokes

Stainless, 14g

Front Hub

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

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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