Product Info
Details + Specs
Chisel Hardtail
Built around the way you ride
The Chisel has been purpose-built to tackle modern cross-country trails and race courses with the utmost speed. It shares many of the same modern features as its Epic Hardtail sibling but in a more budget-friendly package, making it one of the most efficient and capable alloy hardtails out there.
Best for: Cross-country trails, fitness riding and confident off-road progression.
At a glance
Frame
Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 Alloy, hydroformed tubes, Progressive…
Drivetrain
SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed
Cockpit
Specialized Alloy XC Minirise, double-butted, 31.8mm, 8° backsweep, 6°…
Brakes
SRAM DB6, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor
Weight
Frame 1,350g; approx. 12.58kg complete (size M)
Fork
RockShox Recon Silver RL, 15x110mm thru-axle, 42mm offset, 100mm travel…
Key highlights
hydroformed, size-tuned tubes bring frame weight down to 1,350g while keeping the stiffness needed for hard XC efforts.
a 68-degree head tube angle and longer reach give the Chisel confident, race-ready handling on modern cross-country trails.
100mm of travel (80mm on size XS) with a 15x110mm thru-axle for a precise, controlled front end.
a wide-range 11-50t cassette means one chainring covers everything from fire-road spinning to steep climbs.
Complete specification
Full build details
Components are grouped by bike system so the complete build is easy to scan.
Frameset
Frame
Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 Alloy, hydroformed tubes, Progressive XC Geometry, threaded BB, internal cable routing, 12x148mm thru-axle, 30.9mm dropper-post compatible
Suspension
Fork
RockShox Recon Silver RL, 15x110mm thru-axle, 42mm offset, 100mm travel (80mm on size XS)
Brakes
Front Brake
SRAM DB6, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor
Rear Brake
SRAM DB6, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 160mm rotor
Drivetrain
Shifters
SRAM NX Eagle, trigger, 12-speed
Rear Derailleur
SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed
Cassette
SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed, 11-50t
Chain
SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed
Crankset
SRAM NX Eagle Powerspline, 32t
Bottom Bracket
SRAM Powerspline, threaded
Wheels and tyres
Wheels
Specialized alloy, tubeless-ready, 27mm inner width, 28h, disc-only
Tyres
Specialized Fast Trak, Flex Lite casing, T5/T7 compound, 29x2.35 (front and rear)
Cockpit and contact points
Handlebars
Specialized Alloy XC Minirise, double-butted, 31.8mm, 8° backsweep, 6° upsweep, 10mm rise
Stem
Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7° rise
Seatpost
TranzX Dropper, 30.9mm, 100mm travel (XS-S) / 125mm (M) / 150mm (L-XL)
Saddle
Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails
Weight and sizing
Weight
Frame 1,350g; approx. 12.58kg complete (size M)
Weight is based on a production painted bike in the stated reference size. Actual weight can vary with colour, size and component variation. Specifications are subject to change without notice.