The all-new Chisel has been purpose-built to tackle modern cross country trails and race courses with the utmost speed. In fact, it shares many of the same modern features as its Epic Hardtail sibling, but in a more budget-friendly package—making it the most efficient and capable alloy hardtail out there.

This Chisel comes spec'd with Shimano's tried and true Deore 1x12 speed drivetrain and MT400 hydraulic disc brakes, a RockShox Judy Silver fork, and 25mm internal width alloy wheels wrapped in 2.3 Fast Track Control casing tires.

The Chisel's all-new frame utilizes our D'Aluisio Smartweld technology that moves the hydroformed tube joints away from the areas of the highest stress, making the finished frame's balance of strength, rigidity, and weight more pronounced than any alloy frame in history. This not only makes the Chisel one of the lightest alloy hardtail frames coming in as light as 1,400g, but it also allows for tuned frame stiffness across all sizes.
The new Chisel also houses all of the modern features that you expect from an XC bike, like Progressive XC Geometry with a 68-degree headtube angle and longer reach, internal cable routing, a threaded bottom bracket, boost spacing, 30.9mm dropper post compatibility, and 1x-only drivetrains.
Specifications
Frameset
Seat Binder
Specialized Alloy, 34.9mm
Frame
Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 Alloy, Hydroformed tubes, Progressive XC Geometry, internal cable routing, BSA BB, 12x148mm spacing, 30.9mm Dropper post compatible
Suspension
Fork
RockShox Judy Silver, TurnKey damper, Solo Air, 42mm offset, 15x110mm thru-axle, 100mm of travel (XS - 80mm travel)
Cockpit
SeatPost
Alloy, 2-bolt clamp, 30.9mm
Saddle
Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails
Handlebars
Specialized Alloy XC minirise, double-butted alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 10mm rise, 31.8mm
Tape
Specialized Trail Grips
Stem
Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise
Brakes
Front Brake
Shimano M4100, 2-piston caliper, hydraulic disc
Rear Brake
Shimano M4100, 2-piston, 180/160mm
Drivetrain
Bottom Bracket
BSA for 24mm spindle
Chain
KMC X12, 12-speed w/ Missing Link™
Cassette
Shimano Deore M6100, 12spd w/Hyperglide+, 10-51t
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore, M6100, 12pd, Shadow Plus
Shift Levers
Shimano Deore, M6100, I-Spec EV, 12 speed
Crankset
Stout Pro, 2-Piece Forged Alloy, Direct Mount chainring
Wheels
Rear Tire
Fast Trak, Control casing, GRIPTON? compound, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3"
Front Tire
Fast Trak, Control casing, GRIPTON? compound, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3"
Inner Tubes
Presta, 60mm valve
Rear Hub
Shimano MT410-B, Centerlock 28h, 12x148 Boost, Microspline
Front Hub
Shimano MT410-B, Centerlock 28h, 15x110 Boost
Rims
Specialized Alloy, hookless, Tubeless ready, 25mm inner width
Spokes
Stainless, 14g
Accessories
Pedals
PEDAL, TEST RIDE PEDALS PROVIDED BY SPECIALIZED