The Chisel has been purpose-built to tackle modern cross-country trails and race courses with the utmost speed. In fact, it shares many of the same modern features as its Epic Hardtail sibling but in a more budget-friendly package—making it the most efficient and capable alloy hardtail out there. This Chisel comes with SRAM's tried and true NX Eagle 1x12 speed drivetrain and DB6 hydraulic disc brakes, a RockShox Recon Silver fork, and 27mm internal width alloy wheels wrapped in 2.35 Fast Track Control casing tires. We asked ourselves, “How do we bring pro-level performance down to a price more riders can afford?” D'Aluisio Smartweld Technology, that's how. Smartweld allows us to create the most consistent, high-strength welds possible while taking full advantage of compliant, hydroformed alloy tubes. The result? One of the lightest alloy hardtail frames out there at 1,350g, which also features size-tuned stiffness. The Chisel also houses all of the modern features that you expect from an XC bike, like Progressive XC Geometry with a 68-degree headtube angle and longer reach, internal cable routing, a threaded bottom bracket, boost spacing, 30.9mm dropper post compatibility, and 1x-only drivetrains. Specifications Seat Binder Specialized Alloy 34.9, Steel Bolt Frame Specialized D''Aluisio Smartweld M5 Alloy, Hydroformed tubes, Progressive XC Geometry, internal cable routing, BSA BB, 12x148mm spacing, 30.9mm Dropper post compatible Fork Rockshox Recon Silver RL, 15x110mm, 42mm offset, XS: 80mm, S-XL 100mm travel Rear Brake SRAM DB6, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 160mm rotor Front Brake SRAM DB6, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor Chainrings 32T Crankset SRAM NX Eagle, Powerspline, 165/170/175mm Rear Derailleur SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed Chain SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed Cassette SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed, 11-50t Shift Levers SRAM NX Eagle, trigger, 12-speed Bottom Bracket SRAM Powerspline Rear Hub Alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 32h Rims Specialized Alloy, Tubeless ready, 27mm inner width, disc, 28h Front Tire Specialized Fast Trak, Flex Lite Casing, T5/T7 Compound, 29x2.35 Rear Tire Specialized Fast Trak, Flex Lite Casing, T5/T7 Compound, 29x2.35 Inner Tubes Specialized Turbo Tube Front Hub Specialized alloy front hub disc, sealed cardridge bearings, 6-bolt, 15x110mm thru-axle, 32h Spokes Stainless, 14g Saddle Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails Handlebars Specialized Alloy XC minirise, double-butted alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 10mm rise, 31.8mm 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 Product ID 221779 Weight 12.58 kg (27 lb, 11.7 oz) Weight Size MD
