Compare: 2023 Specialized Chisel Hardtail vs Chisel vs Chisel Hardtail Comp vs Chisel Comp

Overview
Ride Feel
Gearing
Spec Level
Geometry
Specs

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	Chisel Hardtail2023 Specialized	Chisel2023 Specialized	Chisel Hardtail Comp2023 Specialized	Chisel Comp2023 Specialized

MSRP	($1,502)	$1,349~~$1,800~~	($2,103)	$2,159~~$2,400~~
Where to Buy	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At	— $1 At
Category	Crosscountry	Crosscountry	Crosscountry	Crosscountry
Weight	27.6 lbs	27.6 lbs	26.1 lbs	26.1 lbs
	4.1	4.1	4.4	4.4
Frame	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum
Fork	RockShox Judy Silver TK	RockShox Judy Silver TK	RockShox Judy	RockShox Judy
Wheels	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum
Wheel Size	29″	29″	29″	29″
Brakes	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc	Hydraulic Disc
Groupset	SX Eagle	SX Eagle	NX Eagle, SRAM	NX Eagle, SRAM
Drivetrain	1 × 12	1 × 12	1 × 12	1 × 12
Suspension	Hardtail	Hardtail	Hardtail	Hardtail
Front Travel	100mm	100mm	100mm	100mm
Brand Site	specialized.com	specialized.com	specialized.com	specialized.com

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Ride Feel

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Terrain

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Handling

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Chisel Hardtail

Chisel

Chisel Hardtail Comp

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Gear Range

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

25 mph

Chisel Hardtail Comp

25 mph

Chisel Comp

Highest gear

(descending)

Spec Level

Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

Geometry

Specs

	Chisel Hardtail2023 Specialized	Chisel2023 Specialized	Chisel Hardtail Comp2023 Specialized	Chisel Comp2023 Specialized

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 Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Colors: Satin Morning Mist / White; Satin Gloss Smoke / Tarmac Black	Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 Alloy, Hydroformed tubes, Progressive XC Geometry, internal cable routing, BSA BB, 12x148mm spacing, 30.9mm Dropper post compatible BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Colors: Satin Morning Mist / White; Satin Gloss Smoke / Tarmac Black	Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 Alloy, Hydroformed tubes, Progressive XC Geometry, internal cable routing, BSA BB, 12x148mm spacing, 30.9mm Dropper post compatible BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Colors: Satin Morning Mist / White; Satin Gloss Smoke / Tarmac Black	Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 Alloy, Hydroformed tubes, Progressive XC Geometry, internal cable routing, BSA BB, 12x148mm spacing, 30.9mm Dropper post compatible BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded Colors: Satin Morning Mist / White; Satin Gloss Smoke / Tarmac Black
Fork	RockShox Judy Silver, TurnKey damper, Solo Air, 42mm offset, 15x110mm thru-axle, 100mm of travel (XS - 80mm travel) Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air	RockShox Judy Silver, TurnKey damper, Solo Air, 42mm offset, 15x110mm thru-axle, 100mm of travel (XS - 80mm travel) Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air	RockShox Judy Gold, Motion Control damper, Solo Air, 42mm offset, 15x110mm thru-axle, 100mm of travel (XS - 80mm travel) Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air	RockShox Judy Gold, Motion Control damper, Solo Air, 42mm offset, 15x110mm thru-axle, 100mm of travel (XS - 80mm travel) Travel: 100mm Spring Type: Air
Bottom Bracket	SRAM Powerspline	SRAM Powerspline	SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, Threaded	SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, Threaded
Stem	Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise	3D-forged alloy, 31.8mm, 7-degree rise	Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise	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	Specialized Alloy XC minirise, double-butted alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 10mm rise, 31.8mm	Specialized Alloy XC minirise, double-butted alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 10mm rise, 31.8mm	Specialized Alloy XC minirise, double-butted alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 10mm rise, 31.8mm
Saddle	Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails	Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails	Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails	Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails
Seatpost	Alloy, 2-bolt clamp, 30.9mm	Alloy, 2-bolt clamp, 30.9mm	Specialized Alloy, Single Bolt, 30.9mm	Specialized Alloy, Single Bolt, 30.9mm
Grips	Specialized Trail Grips		Specialized Trail Grips

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed	SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed	SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed	SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed
Crank	SRAM SX Eagle, Powerspline	SRAM SX Eagle, Powerspline	SRAM X1000 Eagle, DUB, 170/175mm 32T, 32T	SRAM X1000 Eagle, DUB, 170/175mm 32T
Shifters	SRAM SX Eagle, trigger, 12-speed	SRAM SX Eagle, trigger, 12-speed	SRAM NX Eagle, trigger, 12-speed	SRAM NX Eagle, trigger, 12-speed
Cassette	SRAM PG-1210 Eagle, 11-50t	SRAM PG-1210 Eagle, 11-50t	SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed, 11-50t	SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed, 11-50t
Chain	SRAM, SX Eagle, 12-speed	SRAM, SX Eagle, 12-speed	SRAM, SX Eagle, 12-speed	SRAM, SX Eagle, 12-speed
Brakes	Front: SRAM Level T, hydraulic disc, 160mm/180mm Centerline Rotor, Rear: SRAM Level T, hydraulic disc, 160mm Centerline Rotor	Front: SRAM Level T hydraulic disc, 2-Piston Caliper, Rear: SRAM Level T hydraulic disc, 2-Piston Caliper	Front: SRAM Level T, hydraulic disc, 160mm/180mm Centerline Rotor, Rear: SRAM Level T, hydraulic disc, 160mm Centerline Rotor	Front: SRAM Level T hydraulic disc, 2-Piston Caliper, Centerline Rotor, 160mm (XS/S/M), 180mm (L/XL), Rear: SRAM Level T, Post Mount, 160mm Centerline Rotor

Wheels

Rims	Specialized Alloy, hookless, Tubeless ready, 25mm inner width	Specialized Alloy, hookless, Tubeless ready, 25mm inner width	Specialized Alloy, hookless, Tubeless ready, 25mm inner width	Specialized Alloy, hookless, Tubeless ready, 25mm inner width
Spokes	Stainless, 14g	Stainless, 14g	Stainless, 14g	Stainless, 14g
Front Hub	Specialized alloy front hub disc, sealed cardridge bearings, 6-bolt, 15x110mm thru-axle, 32h	Alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 15x110mm thru-axle, 28h	Specialized alloy front hub disc, sealed cardridge bearings, 6-bolt, 15x110mm thru-axle, 32h	Alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 15x110mm thru-axle, 28h
Rear Hub	Alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 32h	Alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 32h	Alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 32h	Alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 28h
Tires	Front: Specialized Fast Trak, Control Casing, T7 Compound, 29x2.35, Rear: Specialized Fast Trak, Control Casing, T5 Compound, 29x2.35	Front: Specialized Fast Trak, Control Casing, T5 Compound, 29x2.35, Rear: Specialized Fast Trak, Control Casing, T5 Compound, 29x2.35	Front: Specialized Fast Trak, Control Casing, T7 Compound, 29x2.35, Rear: Specialized Fast Trak, Control Casing, T5 Compound, 29x2.35	Front: Specialized Fast Trak, Control Casing, T5 Compound, 29x2.35, Rear: Specialized Fast Trak, Control Casing, T5 Compound, 29x2.35

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