Chisel

PRO-LEVEL PERFORMANCE MADE AFFORDABLE

We asked ourselves, “How do we bring pro-level performance down to a price more riders can afford?” D'Aluisio Smartweld Technology was the answer. Smartweld allows us to create the most consistent, high-strength welds possible while taking full advantage of compliant, ultralight alloy tubes.

XC-FAST AND TRAIL-BIKE CAPABLE

Cross-country courses have grown more technical, so why we gave the Chisel a dose of trail bike DNA. The Chisel’s longer top tube, shortened head tube, and slightly slack front end increase its downhill stability without sacrificing its climbing ability.

• Light, stiff, and durable, the premium M5 alloy frame is the perfect racing platform.

• RockShox Judy Gold 29 fork, complete with lockout and adjustable rebound damping.

• SRAM’s SX Eagle 1X drivetrain gives you the gearing you need to tackle any climb.

• CHAIN                                                             SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed
• BOTTOM BRACKET                                      SRAM Powerspline
• CRANKSET                                                     SRAM SX Eagle, Powerspline, 165/170/175mm, 32T
• SHIFT LEVERS                                                SRAM SX Eagle, trigger, 12-speed
• CASSETTE                                                       SRAM PG-1210 Eagle, 11-50t
• CHAINRINGS                                                  Steel, 30T
• REAR DERAILLEUR                                        SRAM SX Eagle

SUSPENSION

• FORK                                                                RockShox Judy Gold 29, Solo Air, Motion Control damper, 51mm offset, 15x110mm thru-axle (XS: 80mm, S:90mm, M-XL: 100mm of travel)

WHEELS

• FRONT HUB                                                     Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 15x110mm thru-axle, 24h
• REAR HUB                                                        Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 28h
• INNER TUBES                                                  Standard, Presta valve
• SPOKES                                                            Stainless, 14g
• RIMS                                                                  Specialized XC 29, 25mm internal width, disc-specific
• FRONT TIRE                                                     Fast Trak, Control casing, GRIPTON® compound, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3"
• REAR TIRE                                                        Fast Trak, Control casing, GRIPTON® compound, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3"

COCKPIT

• SADDLE                                                             Specialized Power, hollow steel rails
• SEATPOST                                                         Specialized, alloy, single-bolt, 27.2mm
• STEM                                                                  Specialized XC, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise
• HANDLEBARS                                                   Specialized Alloy Minirise, 10mm rise, 750mm, 31.8mm clamp
• GRIPS                                                                  Specialized Trail Grips

BRAKES

• FRONT BRAKE                                                  Shimano MT-501, hydraulic disc, resin pad
• REAR BRAKE                                                     Shimano MT-501, hydraulic disc, resin pad

ACCESSORIES

• PEDALS                                                               Specialized Dirt

FRAMESET

• SEAT BINDER                                                     Alloy, 30.8mm
• FRAME                                                                Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 Alloy, XC Geometry, internal cable routing, BSA BB, 12x148mm spacing, triangulated post-mount 160mm brake

The Chisel is the perfect bike for anyone looking to take the plunge into XC racing. It embodies all of the qualities you'd expect from an XC race bike, like light overall weight, incredible stiffness, and a race-oriented geometry—all with one-by gearing, too.

PRO-LEVEL PERFORMANCE MADE AFFORDABLE

We asked ourselves, “How do we bring pro-level performance down to a price more riders can afford?” D'Aluisio Smartweld Technology was the answer. Smartweld allows us to create the most consistent, high-strength welds possible while taking full advantage of compliant, ultralight alloy tubes.

XC-FAST AND TRAIL-BIKE CAPABLE

Cross-country courses have grown more technical, so why we gave the Chisel a dose of trail bike DNA. The Chisel’s longer top tube, shortened head tube, and slightly slack front end increase its downhill stability without sacrificing its climbing ability.

• Light, stiff, and durable, the premium M5 alloy frame is the perfect racing platform.

• RockShox Judy Silver 29 fork, complete with lockout and adjustable rebound damping.

• SRAM’s SX Eagle 1X drivetrain gives you the gearing you need to tackle any climb.

• Given its light weight and ultra-stiff characteristics, M5 aluminum was the natural choice for the Chisel’s frame. And when complemented with our speed-focused XC 29 Geometry, D'Aluisio Smartweld technology, and internal cable routing, you get a bike that compromises nothing in delivering explosive speed, confident handling, and hassle-free maintenance.

• Rocks and bumps are soaked up by the RockShox Judy Silver 29 fork. It features proprietary technology from RockShox, like its Solo Air™ spring, that maintains an ideal equilibrium, as well as being one of the lightest air springs on the market.

• SRAM's 12-speed SX Eagle drivetrain, with its 11-50t cassette, provides a wide gear range that lets you spin up the climbs, yet have plenty of top end for the descents. One-by setups also decrease weight and make it next to impossible to drop a chain.

Technical Specifications

DRIVETRAIN

• CHAIN SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed
• BOTTOM BRACKET SRAM Powerspline
• CRANKSET SRAM SX Eagle, Powerspline, 165/170/175mm, 32T
• SHIFT LEVERS SRAM SX Eagle, trigger, 12-speed
• CASSETTE SRAM PG-1210 Eagle, 11-50t
• CHAINRINGS Steel, 30T
• REAR DERAILLEUR SRAM SX Eagle

SUSPENSION

• FORK RockShox Judy Silver 29, Solo Air, Turnkey damper, 51mm offset, 15x110mm thru-axle (XS: 80mm, S:90mm, M-XL: 100mm of travel)
  

WHEELS

• FRONT HUB Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 15x110mm thru-axle, 24h
• REAR HUB Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 28h
• INNER TUBES Standard, Presta valve
• SPOKES Stainless, 14g
• RIMS Specialized XC 29, 25mm internal width, disc-specific
• FRONT TIRE Fast Trak, Control casing, GRIPTON® compound, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3"
• REAR TIRE Fast Trak, Control casing, GRIPTON® compound, 60 TPI, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3"
  

COCKPIT

• SADDLE Specialized Power, hollow steel rails
• SEATPOST Specialized, alloy, single-bolt, 27.2mm
• STEM Specialized XC, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise
• HANDLEBARS Stout XC, double-butted alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 10mm rise, 31.8mm
• GRIPS Specialized Trail Grips

BRAKES

• FRONT BRAKE Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc, 180mm
• REAR BRAKE Shimano BR-MT200, hydraulic disc, 160mm

ACCESSORIES

• PEDALS Specialized Dirt

FRAMESET

• SEAT BINDER Alloy, 30.8mm
• FRAME Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 Alloy, XC Geometry, internal cable routing, BSA BB, 12x148mm spacing, triangulated post-mount 160mm brake

If you're thinking about taking the plunge into XC racing, do it with the Chisel Comp. It embodies all of the qualities you'd expect from an XC race bike, like light overall weight, incredible stiffness, and a race-oriented geometry—all with one-by gearing, too. Consider it the vessel that's bringing performance to the masses.

Traditional welding methods create frame joints by connecting tubes to cylinders, leaving the performance and security of the connection up to the skill of the welder. D'Aluisio (DSW), however, allows us to move the joint away from the area of the highest stress, making for a lighter frameset that's stiff, compliant, and incredibly strong—the optimal characteristics of a hardtail XC rig. So what does this mean for you? You'll be powering up climbs, shredding singletrack, and everything in between on a bike that has you questioning why alloy's gotten such a bad rap.

And to further improve this feel, the Chisel also features our XC geometry, which took our previous XC race geo and added some trail DNA to the mix. This equates to a longer top tube, a shortened head tube, and a slacked out front-end, the result of which is a tremendous increase in downhill stability, plus a wider range of fit. And just as importantly, this doesn't require any sacrifice of climbing proficiency.

The build on this Chisel features a Shimano SLX one-by setup for ease of use along with a wide-range of gears. You'll also find powerful MT500 Deore hydraulic disc brakes, the renowned RockShox Judy fork with up to 100mm of travel (size-specific), and 25-millimeter-wide alloy wheels that are optimized for weight and traction.

If you're thinking about taking the plunge into XC racing, do it with the Women's Chisel Comp. It embodies all of the qualities you'd expect from an XC race bike, like light overall weight, incredible stiffness, and women's-specific components that are sure to bring obtainable performance to the masses.

Traditional welding methods create frame joints by connecting tubes to cylinders, leaving the performance and security of the connection up to the skill of the welder. D'Aluisio (DSW), however, allows us to move the joint away from the area of the highest stress, making for a lighter frameset that's stiff, compliant, and incredibly strong—the optimal characteristics of a hardtail XC rig. So what does this mean for you? You'll be powering up climbs, shredding singletrack, and everything in between on a bike that has you questioning why alloy's gotten such a bad rap.

And to further improve this feel, the Chisel also features our XC geometry, which took our previous XC race geo and added some trail DNA to the mix. This equates to a longer top tube, a shortened head tube, and a slacked out front-end, the result of which is a tremendous increase in downhill stability, plus a wider range of fit. And just as importantly, this doesn't require any sacrifice of climbing proficiency.

The build on this Chisel features a mix of reliable Shimano Deore and XT components, powerful hydraulic disc brakes, and 25-millimeter-wide alloy wheels that are optimized for weight and traction. Even better, almost every component has been tailored specifically for women, from the handlebar width, to the crankarm length, all the way to our superlative Myth Sport saddle.

Often times, carbon gets all of the attention, but as our Senior Advanced R&D Engineer, Chuck Teixeira, says, "If you haven't ridden an aluminum bike lately, you haven't ridden an aluminum bike." And with its D'Aluisio Smartweld frame, the Chisel Expert with two-by gearing is no exception.

Traditional welding methods create frame joints by connecting tubes to cylinders, leaving the performance and security of the connection up to the skill of the welder. D'Aluisio (DSW), however, allows us to move the joint away from the area of the highest stress, making for a lighter frameset that's stiff, compliant, and incredibly strong—the optimal characteristics of a hardtail XC rig. So what does this mean for you? You'll be powering up climbs, shredding singletrack, and everything in between on a bike that has you questioning why alloy's gotten such a bad rap.

And to further improve this feel, the Chisel also features our XC geometry, which took our previous XC race geo and added some trail DNA to the mix. This equates to a longer top tube, a shortened head tube, and a slacked out front-end, the result of which is a tremendous increase in downhill stability, plus a wider range of fit. And just as importantly, this doesn't require any sacrifice of climbing proficiency.

The build on this Chisel features a SRAM NX Eagle 12-speed drivetrain, powerful SRAM Level TL hydraulic disc brakes, and 25-millimeter-wide alloy wheels that are optimized for weight and traction.

Carbon isn't the only material that gets to have all the fun-the alloy Chisel frameset is the perfect combination of light overall weight, stiffness, durability, and alloy. Consider it the perfect start to your XC build.

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