The new Specialized Chisel is the world's lightest alloy bi-axle bike. It is 18.4 percent lighter than similar models in its class, and thanks to the kinematics and geometry of its big sister, the Epic 8, the Chisel delivers great performance on every ride. Thanks to D'Aluisio Smartweld, the Chisel boasts the lightest aluminum XC frame in its class. Each frame tube is highly manipulated and features differentiated thicknesses and profiles that provide stiffness where it's needed, for efficiency, vibration absorption, comfort and optimal control. With Ride Dynamics-tuned 110mm travel suspension, the Chisel's performance pedigree can be traced directly back to the Epic 8, the World Cup race machine. The DNA of the Epic 8's advanced suspension kinematics, Ride Dynamics-tuned suspension, and progressive geometry honed on technical World Cup courses can all be found in the Chisel, making it more than capable of handling diverse terrain with confidence and speed. The Chisel is the most efficient bike in its class, using geometry and kinematics developed for the Epic 8. The advanced pylon positions the rider in an optimal pedaling position. Optimized anti-squat reduces pedal-bobbing. Put it all together and you'll understand how the Chisel translates every watt on the pedals into maximum forward motion. Specialized designed the Flex Stay chainstays so that the suspension would be at the top of its class, while eliminating the additional weight and maintenance of joints used by traditional design. Extensive field and lab testing showed that the Chisel achieved the impossible: the efficiency, control and light weight of the Flex Stay design-common on carbon bikes-with an advanced alloy. The one-piece hydroformed seat tube includes the bearing housing and bottom bracket shell, compared to a traditional alloy bike where the two components are welded together. Thus, the Chisel files down additional material and weight.
- D'Aluisio Smartweld hydroformed frame, with Flip Chip to adjust geometry, 110mm of travel.
- RockShox fork with 120mm travel and Motion Control Damper.
- X-Fusion shock absorber calibrated Ride Dynamics.
- TranzX telescopic seatpost.
- SRAM NX Eagle 12-speed drivetrain.
- Saddle: Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails, 143/155mm.
- Handlebar: Specialized Alloy, 20mm rise, 31.8mm, 760mm wide.
- Grips: Specialized Trail Grips.
- Handlebar Stem: Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise.
- Seatpost: TranzX Dropper Seatpost, 30.9mm, XS-SM: 100mm, M: 125mm, L-XL: 150mm.
- Crankset: SRAM SX Eagle, Powerspline, 32t chainring, 165/170/175mm.
- Rear derailleur: SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed.
- Sprocket Pack: SRAM PG-1210 Eagle 11-50t.
- Bottom Bracket: SRAM Powerspline BSA.
- Chain: SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed.
- Gear shifters: SRAM SX Eagle, trigger, 12-speed.
- Chainrings: 32t.
- Frame: Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 Alloy, Hydroformed tubes, Progressive XC Geometry, 110mm travel, internal cable routing, BSA BB, 12x148mm spacing, 30.9mm Dropper post compatible.
- Saddle Collar: Specialized Alloy, 34.9mm.
- Shock Absorber Post: X-Fusion PRO-02, 190x40mm, Ride Dynamics Tuned, Rebound adjust, Compression Adjust.
- Fork: Rockshox Recon Silver RL, 120mm travel, Motion Control damper, 42mm offset, Maxle Stealth, 15x110 thru-axle.
- Front brake: SRAM Level T hydraulic disc, 2-Piston Caliper, 180mm rotor.
- Rear brake: SRAM Level T hydraulic disc, 2-Piston Caliper, 160mm rotor.
- Rear hub: Specialized alloy, disc, sealed cartridge bearings, 6-bolt, 12x148mm thru-axle, 28h.
- Rear tire: Specialized Fast Trak, Control Casing, T5 Compound, 29x2.35.
- Front tire: Specialized Ground Control, Control Casing, T5 Compound, 29x2.35.
- Rims: Specialized Alloy, Tubeless ready, 27mm inner width, disc, 28h.
- Inner tubes: Standard 40mm PV 29x1.75-2.4.
- Front hub: Specialized alloy front hub, disc, sealed cardridge bearings, 6-bolt, 15x110mm thru-axle, 28h.
- Spokes: Stainless, 14g.
- Weight M: 13.87kg (30 lb, 9.2 oz).
- Color: Grey (Gloss Dove Grey / Ashen Grey).
