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. Frame - D’Alusio Smartweld hydroformed tubes and engineered tube junctions, Flip chip geo adjust, 110mm travel RockShox's SID 120mm fork, featuring their Rush Damper Ride Dynamics Tuned Rockshox Deluxe Select+ rear shock TranzX dropper post Sram GX Eagle Rear derailleur 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 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-SM: 100mm, M: 125mm, L-XL: 150mm 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 32T 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: Steel, 30T 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, 29x2.35Front 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
