Specialized Chisel - Red

The new Specialized Chisel is the lightest alloy dual-suspension bike in the world. It is 18.4% lighter than similar models in the category and thanks to the kinematics and geometry of its bigger sister Epic 8, the Chisel offers excellent performance on every ride. Thanks to D'Aluisio Smartweld, the Chisel boasts the lightest XC aluminum frame in its category. Every tube of the frame is highly manipulated and features differentiated thicknesses and profiles that provide stiffness where needed, for efficiency, vibration absorption, comfort, and optimal control. With 110mm of Ride Dynamics-tuned suspension travel, the Chisel's performance pedigree can be traced directly to the Epic 8, the World Cup racing machine. The advanced suspension kinematics DNA of the Epic 8, the Ride Dynamics-tuned suspension, and the progressive geometry refined on the technical World Cup trails can all be found in the Chisel, making it more than capable of handling various terrains with confidence and speed. The Chisel is the most efficient bike in its category, thanks to the use of geometry and kinematics developed for the Epic 8. The advanced seat tube positions the rider in an optimal pedaling position. The optimized anti-squat reduces pedal bob. Put it all together and you'll understand how the Chisel translates every watt on the pedals into maximum forward movement. Specialized designed the Flex Stay stays to ensure the suspension is top of the class while simultaneously eliminating the extra weight and maintenance of joints used in traditional designs. Extensive field and lab testing has shown that the Chisel has achieved the impossible: the efficiency, control, and lightness of the Flex Stay design – common on carbon bikes – with an advanced alloy. The hydroformed one-piece seat tube includes the bearing seat and the bottom bracket, compared to a traditional alloy bike where the two components are welded. Thus, the Chisel shaves off 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 tuned Ride Dynamics.
  
• TranzX dropper post.
  
• 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.
  
• 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.
  
• Freewheel: SRAM PG-1210 Eagle 11-50t.
  
• Bottom bracket: SRAM Powerspline BSA.
  
• Chain: SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed.
  
• Shifters: SRAM SX Eagle, trigger, 12-speed.
  
• Gears: 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.
  
• Seat collar: Specialized Alloy, 34.9mm.
  
• Rear shock: 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 cartridge bearings, 6-bolt, 15x110mm thru-axle, 28h.
  
• Spokes: Stainless, 14g.
  
• Weight M: 13.87kg (30 lb, 9.2 oz).
  
• Color: Red (Gloss Maroon/White).