The Lightest, Fastest Alloy Full Suspension Bike in the World
18.4% lighter than the closest competitor and sharing geometry and kinematics from our World Cup ready Epic 8 mountain bike, the all-new Chisel delivers performance you can feel—whether you’re racing “between the tape” or ripping solo hot laps on local trails.
SPEED METAL
Thanks to D’Aluisio Smartweld, the Chisel boasts the lightest aluminum XC frameset in its class. Each highly-manipulated frame tube features continuously-varied wall thicknesses and shaping that deliver stiffness where you need it — for efficiency — and ride-smoothing compliance where you want it — for comfort and optimal control.
UNMATCHED CAPABILITY
With 110mm of Ride Dynamics tuned suspension, the high performance pedigree of Chisel can be traced directly to the Epic 8, our World Cup race machine. DNA from 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 varied terrain with confidence and speed.
INCREDIBLE EFFICIENCY
Chisel is the most efficient pedaling bike in its class, thanks to the utilization of geometry and kinematics that went into our World Cup racing Epic 8 platform. The steep seat tube positions the rider in the optimal pedaling position. Honed anti-squat reduces pedal-bob. Put it together and Chisel translates every watt applied to the pedals into maximum forward motion.
SMOOTHER IS FASTER
We engineered a flex stay rear end for class-leading suspension performance, while eliminating the extra weight and maintenance associated with pivots required in a traditional design. More common on carbon bikes, extensive field and lab testing prove that Chisel has achieved the impossible—the efficiency, control, and light-weight of a flex stay design, in advanced alloy.
HYDROFORMED ALLOY
Chisel shaves extra material and weight with a one-piece hydroformed seat tube that integrates the seat tube pivot, main pivot, and BB shell. On a more traditional bike, the seat tube is typically just a "tube" with pivots and BB shell welded on.
Technical Specifications
Frame
D’Alusio Smartweld hydroformed tubes and engineered tube junctions, Flip chip geo adjust, 110mm travel
Fork
RockShox's SID 120mm fork, featuring their Rush Damper
Rear Shock
Ride Dynamics Tuned Rockshox Deluxe Select+
Seatpost
TranzX dropper post
Rear Derailleur
Sram GX Eagle
Technical Specifications
Frameset
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
Seat Binder
Specialized Alloy, 34.9mm
Suspension
Fork
RockShox SID, Rush damper, 44mm offset, 15x110mm thru-axle, 120mm of travel, Maxle Stealth
Rear Shock
RockShox Deluxe Select+, Ride Dynamics Tuned, Two Position, Rebound Adjust, 190x40mm
Brakes
Front Brake
SRAM Level T hydraulic disc, 2-Piston Caliper, 180mm rotor
Rear Brake
SRAM Level T hydraulic disc, 2-Piston Caliper, 160mm rotor
Drivetrain
Bottom Bracket
SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, Threaded
Crankset
SRAM X1000 Eagle, DUB, 165/170/175mm
Rear Derailleur
SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed
Shift Levers
SRAM GX, trigger, 12-speed
Cassette
SRAM PG-1230 Eagle, 11-50t
Chain
SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed
Chainrings
32T
Wheels & Tires
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
Cockpit
Saddle
Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails
Handlebars
Specialized Alloy, 20mm rise, 31.8mm, 760mm wide
Grips
Specialized Trail Grips
Stem
Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise
SeatPost
TranzX Dropper, 30.9mm, XS: 100mm, SM-M: 125mm, L-XL: 150mm
Product Details
Product ID
221770
Weight
12.80 kg (28 lb, 3.5 oz)
Weight Size
MD
