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Often times, carbon gets all of the attention, but as our Senior Advanced R&D Engineer,…
Often times, carbon gets all of the attention, but as our Senior Advanced R&D Engineer, Chuck Teixeira, says, "If you haven't ridden an aluminum bike lately, you haven't ridden an aluminum bike." And with its D'Aluisio Smartweld frame, the Chisel Expert with one-by gearing is no exception.
Traditional welding methods create frame joints by connecting tubes to cylinders, leaving the performance and security of the connection up to the skill of the welder. D'Aluisio (DSW), however, allows us to move the joint away from the area of the highest stress, making for a lighter frameset that's stiff, compliant, and incredibly strong—the optimal characteristics of a hardtail XC rig. So what does this mean for you? You'll be powering up climbs, shredding singletrack, and everything in between on a bike that has you questioning why alloy as gotten such a bad rap.
And to further improve this feel, the Chisel also features our XC 29 geometry which took our previous XC race geo and added some trail DNA to the mix. This equates to a longer top tube, a shortened head tube, and a slacked out front end, the result of which is a tremendous increase in downhill stability, plus a wider range of fit. And just as importantly, this doesn't require any sacrifice of climbing proficiency.
The build on this Chisel features a mix of SRAM GX and NX one-by components for efficient shifts and added protection against dropping the chain. You'll also find powerful SRAM Level TL hydraulic disc brakes, a dependable RockShox Reba RL fork with up to 100mm of travel (size-specific), and 25-millimeter-wide alloy wheels that are optimized for weight and traction.
Given its lightweight and ultra-stiff characteristics, M5 aluminum was the natural choice for the frame's construction. And when complemented with our speed-focused XC 29 Geometry, D'Aluisio Smartweld technology, and internal cable routing, you get a bike that compromises nothing in delivering explosive speed, confident handling, and hassle-free maintenance.
A custom RockShox Reba RL 29 fork offers up 90/100mm of smooth travel (size-specific), while an easily accessible compression and rebound adjusts permit you to customize the feel according to the terrain at hand.
SRAM GX handles one-by shifting duties, practically eliminating dropped chains and reducing overall bike weight.
FRAME
Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 Alloy, XC Geometry, internal cable routing, BSA BB, 12x148mm rear end, triangulated post-mount 160mm brake
SEAT BINDER
Alloy, 30.8mm
FORK
RockShox Reba RL 29, Solo Air, 51mm offset, 15x110mm thru-axle (S: 90mm, M-XL: 100mm of travel)
RIMS
Stout XC 29, 25mm internal width, disc-specific
FRONT HUB
Specialized disc, 15x110mm spacing, torque caps, 32h
REAR HUB
Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 32h
SPOKES
Stainless, 14g
FRONT TIRE
Fast Trak, 60 TPI, GRIPTON® compound, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3"
REAR TIRE
Fast Trak, 60 TPI, GRIPTON® compound, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.1"
INNER TUBES
Standard, Presta valve
REAR DERAILLEUR
SRAM GX, long cage, 11-speed
SHIFT LEVERS
SRAM GX, trigger, 11-speed
CASSETTE
SRAM NX, 11-speed, 11-42t
CHAIN
KMC X11, 11-speed w/ Missing Link™
CRANKSET
Race Face Aeffect
CHAINRINGS
Steel, 30T
BOTTOM BRACKET
Race Face Threaded BSA
STEM
Specialized XC, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise
HANDLEBARS
Specialized Mini-rise, 6000 alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 10mm rise, 720mm width, 31.8mm clamp
GRIPS
Specialized Sip Grip, half-waffle, S/M: regular thickness, L/XL: XL thickness
SADDLE
Body Geometry Phenom Comp, Adaptive Edge design, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm
SEATPOST
Specialized, alloy, single-bolt, 27.2mm
REAR BRAKE
SRAM Level TL, hydraulic disc, organic pads, 160
FRONT BRAKE
SRAM Level TL, Hydraulic Disc
PEDALS
Specialized Platform, 9/16" spindle
* Weights based on production painted frames as pictured. Actual weights will vary based on colourway, frame size, and component variation. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
S | M | L | XL | |
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Crank Length | 170mm | 175mm | 175mm | 175mm |
Handlebar Width | 720mm | 720mm | 720mm | 720mm |
Stem Length | 70mm | 90mm | 100mm | 110mm |
Saddle Width | 143mm | 143mm | 143mm | 143mm |
Seatpost Length | 350mm | 400mm | 400mm | 400mm |
Stack | 595mm | 605mm | 619mm | 633mm |
Reach | 395mm | 418mm | 441mm | 462mm |
Head Tube Length | 95mm | 95mm | 110mm | 125mm |
Head Tube Angle | 69.8° | 69.8° | 69.8° | 69.8° |
BB Height | 312.5mm | 312.5mm | 312.5mm | 312.5mm |
BB Drop | 57.5mm | 57.5mm | 57.5mm | 57.5mm |
Trail | 82mm | 82mm | 82mm | 82mm |
Fork Length, Full | 496mm | 506mm | 506mm | 506mm |
Fork Rake/Offset | 51mm | 51mm | 51mm | 51mm |
Front Center | 650mm | 676mm | 704mm | 730mm |
Chainstay Length | 430mm | 430mm | 430mm | 430mm |
Wheelbase | 1073mm | 1100mm | 1128mm | 1154mm |
Top Tube Length, Horizontal | 567mm | 594mm | 622mm | 648mm |
Bike Standover Height | 760mm | 790mm | 814mm | 845mm |
Seat Tube Length | 400mm | 430mm | 470mm | 520mm |
Seat Tube Angle | 74° | 74° | 74° | 74° |
4.3
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