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Chisel Hardtail Comp

4.5

18 Reviews

The all-new Chisel Comp is the perfect bike to begin your journey into XC riding…

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Product Details

The all-new Chisel Comp is the perfect bike to begin your journey into XC riding and racing, with all of the features to get you to that elusive "top step" at a price that leaves some jingle jangle left over for race entries.

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 new 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.

Technical Specifications

Frameset

Frame

Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 Alloy, Hydroformed tubes, Progressive XC Geometry, internal cable routing, BSA BB, 12x148mm spacing, 30.9mm Dropper post compatible

Seat Binder

Specialized Alloy, 34.9mm

Suspension

Fork

RockShox Judy Gold, Motion Control damper, Solo Air, 42mm offset, 15x110mm thru-axle, 100mm of travel (XS - 80mm travel)

Cockpit

Saddle

Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails

Stem

3D-forged alloy, 31.8mm, 7-degree rise

Grips

Specialized Trail Grips

Handlebars

Specialized Alloy XC minirise, double-butted alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 10mm rise, 31.8mm

SeatPost

Specialized Alloy, Single Bolt, 30.9mm

Brakes

Front Brake

SRAM Level T hydraulic disc, 2-Piston Caliper, Centerline Rotor, 160mm (XS/S/M), 180mm (L/XL)

Rear Brake

SRAM Level T, Post Mount, 160mm Centerline Rotor

Drivetrain

Rear Derailleur

SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed

Shift Levers

SRAM NX Eagle, trigger, 12-speed

Cassette

SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed, 11-50t

Chain

SRAM, SX Eagle, 12-speed

Crankset

SRAM X1000 Eagle, DUB, 170/175mm 32T

Bottom Bracket

SRAM DUB, BSA 73mm, Threaded

Wheels & Tires

Rims

Specialized Alloy, hookless, Tubeless ready, 25mm inner width

Front Hub

Alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 15x110mm thru-axle, 28h

Rear Hub

Alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 28h

Front Tire

Specialized Fast Trak, Control Casing, T5 Compound, 29x2.35

Spokes

Stainless, 14g

Rear Tire

Specialized Fast Trak, Control Casing, T5 Compound, 29x2.35

Inner Tubes

Standard 40mm PV 29x1.75-2.4

* Weights based on production painted frames as pictured. Actual weights will vary based on colorway, frame size, and component variation. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Geometry

	XS	S	M	L	XL
Crank Length	165mmm	170mm	175mm	175mm	175mm
Handlebar Width	750mm	750mm	750mm	750mm	750mm
Stem Length	60mm	60mm	70mm	70mm	70mm
Saddle Width	155mm	155mm	143mm	143mm	143mm
Seatpost Length	350mm	400mm	400mm	400mm	400mm
Head Tube Angle	68°	68°	68°	68°	68°
BB Drop	68mm	63mm	63mm	63mm	63mm
Front Center	647mm	674mm	699mm	730mm	760mm
Chainstay Length	432mm	432mm	432mm	432mm	432mm
Fork Rake/Offset	44mm	44mm	44mm	44mm	44mm
Bike Standover Height	732mm	762mm	792mm	816mm	847mm
Stack	591mm	605mm	605mm	619mm	633mm
Head Tube Length	95mm	95mm	95mm	110mm	125mm
Fork Length, Full	486mm	506mm	506mm	506mm	506mm
Reach	385mm	405mm	430mm	455mm	480mm
BB Height	304mm	309mm	309mm	309mm	309mm
Wheelbase	1070mm	1099mm	1124mm	1154mm	1185mm
Seat Tube Angle	74°	74°	74°	74°	74°
Top Tube Length, Horizontal	555mm	578mm	603mm	632mm	661mm
Seat Tube Length	367mm	400mm	430mm	470mm	520mm
Trail	103mm	103mm	103mm	103mm	103mm

Manual Downloads

Specialized Bicycle Owner's Manual (All Languages)

2022 Rider/Bike Weight Limits and Terrain Conditions

For safety warning please refer to the documentation in the Manual Downloads section of this page.

Rider Reviews

4.5

18 Reviews

12/31/2024

At 62 years young, there is nothing like a new XC bike.

I am a long an lanky 6'4". The XL fit like a dream right out of the box. I could not be happier with this purchase. It was everything I wanted at a fantastic price.

Name:: William

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12/20/2024

Wow!

Couldn’t be happier with this purchase. I’m looking forward to racing next year, and I know that my 07 fsr is tired. Now I have the confidence of a bike that is more capable than me. And something about a shiny red bike makes my inner child smile.

Name:: Dale

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11/30/2024

So Nice I Bought it Twice!

After purchasing this bike in September 2023 and not getting to ride it as much as I was hoping, I couldn't pass up the price for getting a backup steed on Black Friday. My previous MTB dates back to 1996 and is still hanging in my garage. This bike completely redefines what it feels like to ride a hardtail off-road and is just a joy to take out whenever I can (even with my limited skills). The lightweight is amazing and seriously considering adding some lighter wheels to see how much this bike can really zoom around the local trails. Please keep doing this, S.

Name:: Jason

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11/18/2024

Light, fast, tough and beautiful!

I'm 184 cm (6'0,4'') and I got a size L, satin light silver color which gives a very sexy look. I got it for city commuting and joining fun adventures with buddies who have hardtails. The frame feels really tough and light and you can tell the welding technique is top in the industry, specially when you come from full suspension carbon frames, you want something that stands at similar quality and weight but I didn't want to spend too much. Components are at a decent level with other bikes in the same range, of course is a good base and you can always make upgrades that I already did by getting a CrankBrothers Highline 7 Dropper Post with 170 mm travel. The NX drivetrain and Level T brakes have been very reliable so far. My only complain is before going tubeless I went flat twice in 2 weeks in the city. Fast Trak are grippy and fast, but they don't feel as thick as others. That's how you save weight and you fix by going tubeless. I love this bike and will stay with me for a long time!

Name:: Ben

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09/06/2024

4.7-star xc bike for the money, read on for details

I was trying to recapture the feel of a beloved custom-spec'd and self-built 1994 S-Works steel rigid set I had to sell during hard times. But the mountain-bike marketplace has changed a lot since 1994, and so has my body. So I went looking for lightweight hard-tails with geometry similar to my old S-Works, and here's where I landed. With that as context... This bike slays. It is light and fast without compromising on toughness. The spec components shift fast and brake hard, even under load and my inexpert riding. The center of gravity is higher than I'd anticipated (29" wheels, omg) but it didn't take long to get used to it. The tubeless tire setup, btw, has given me zero issue, and tubeless is keeping these bouncy wheels nice and light. For my rig, I added a OneUp V3. It's awesome, but I wish Specialized had just spec'd and shipped the bike with a decent dropper, because internal routing is the devil to work with.

Name:: Geoff

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07/06/2024

Hardtail Beast

Picked up a Chisel Comp in the 2023 red colour which looks gorgeous! The frame is a beautiful alloy example with very clean welds and is light in weight. The SRAM NX group-set shifts nicely and after a few months of riding hasn't let me down once. I wasn't expecting much from the forks, but the Judy Gold's are actually really nice, especially after you've dialled them in for your needs/ weight. This is my first hardtail purchase in a long, long time and my first ever 29er. I'm totally in love.

Name:: Chris

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06/28/2024

Amazing bike

I took my new chisel comp out on a nasty trail first day. It crushed everything with ease! What a terrific hard tail!!

Name:: Tyler

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06/18/2024

Rock Solid

Silly fun to ride. And way lighter than I'd thought. Great "my first XC bike" or just a do-it-all XC bike.

Name:: Mitch

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06/14/2024

Excellent ride!

Bought the Chisel Comp 6 weeks ago now. This is my 3rd Specialized MTB in 30 years (going from 1995 Rockhopper Comp to 2005 Stumpjumper Comp to this 2022 Chisel), and the ride of the bikes has become progressively better! The Chisel has a good/basic set of parts, excellent frame and perfect ride that instills confidence in the rider! It can easily be upgraded with better components in the future, the frame is really worth it.

Name:: Eric G.

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05/16/2024

Could be a good bike but let down by undersized fork that wobbles

Name:: Brook

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03/20/2024

Cchisel comp

Awsome bike.

Name:: Michael

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11/18/2023

Good NICA Race Bike

Light, fast bike. If you buy for racing, you will be forced to replace wheelset or use tubes. These stock wheels are very unreliable when set up tubeless. We were constantly fixing leaking beads and adding tubes until I upgraded it to carbon rims. The frame is awesome! Everything else they put on the bike is mediocre. The wheels are complete garbage.

Would Recommend?: Yes!

Name:: Andrew

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03/26/2023

Great bike, great for a

Great bike, great for a beginning xc racer.

Would Recommend?: Yes!

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Name:: Matthew B.

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03/23/2023

Worthy Hardtail

The only negative is the fork that was used. It's cheap and lasted a couple of weeks.

Would Recommend?: Yes!

Name:: Brian

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03/11/2023

Specialized chisel comp

Great hardtail, lightweight 👌 race ready!

Would Recommend?: Yes!

Name:: Mike

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01/26/2023

Simple is better

Not much to say other than this bike checks all the boxes for being light, responsive, and within budget! I swapped out the stock wheelset for Roval carbon wheels and it rides like a legit race bike. Five stars.

Would Recommend?: Yes!

Name:: Scott

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12/24/2022

Chisel comp

Perfect hard tail 29er race ready bike, Light weight , comfortable ride.

Would Recommend?: Yes!

Name:: Michael

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11/29/2022

Fantastic bike! Has been an

Fantastic bike! Has been an absolute blast to ride to and on the technical singletrack in my area (Richmond,VA). Couldn’t recommend enough!

Would Recommend?: Yes!

Verified Buyer

Name:: Garrett M.

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