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Chisel Hardtail Comp

$2,180.00

4.5

49 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)

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

Shift Levers

SRAM NX Eagle, trigger, 12-speed

Rear Derailleur

SRAM NX Eagle, 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

Spokes

Stainless, 14g

Front Tire

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

Rear Tire

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

Inner Tubes

Standard 40mm PV 29x1.75-2.4

Cockpit

Stem

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

Handlebars

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

Grips

Specialized Trail Grips

Saddle

Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails

SeatPost

Specialized Alloy, Single Bolt, 30.9mm

* 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.

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

Rider Reviews

4.5

49 Reviews

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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08/30/2024

Bella!!!

Per gli amanti del telaio in alluminio è perfetta, ottima frenata, cambio molto affidabile e preciso. Buone le sospensioni, manca il blocco al manubrio. Esteticamente veramente bella, verniciatura spettacolare, con il contrasto delle gomme bicolore è perfetta...

Name:: francesco

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08/16/2024

CHISEL COMP

Definitivamente es una Bicleta 10/10 es lo maximo. Quede encantada.

Name:: SONIA C.

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08/05/2024

La mejor opción moderna para iniciar y actualizar a futuro

Una bicicleta de bolsillo ligera, rapida y moderna para el meta actual. Tiene alta compatibilidad con la mayoría de los componentes actuales y nuevos, por lo que se puede actualizar en cualquier momento y encontrar refacciones rapidas

Would Recommend?: Yes!

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Name:: Paul S.

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07/31/2024

Un VTT Alu très léger et très performant

Après 1 an d'utilisation je suis pleinement satisfait par ce VTT pour plusieurs raisons : Son principal point fort est sa géométrie, c'est à dire la facilité avec laquelle on grimpe dans les montées. C'est un excellent grimpeur ! Deuxième point fort : Le rapport prix/performance rendu possible par le combo cadre en alu + composants cohérents. On évite le corps de roue libre XD en restant sur une transmission NX qui est à priori la plus résistante de la gamme. La fourche est également excellente, très moelleuse sur le début et ferme sur la fin c'est un bonheur ! Au final ce vélo est très cohérent, il est super léger et permet de se faire plaisir sans avoir peur de le rayer ou de l'abimer. L'absence de roues de marque, et de transmission huppée permet de se concentrer sur l'essentielle : se faire plaisir et pouvoir l'utiliser à 100% sans craindre pour son porte-monnaie!

Name:: Pierre

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07/18/2024

Que bicicleta

La adquirí hace unos días liviana en su categoría si es cierto que hubiera sido mejor un plato de 34 y un cassette 10/51 pero a pesar de ello la bicicleta es agresiva en su geometría se acelera fácil en pavimento y estoy ansioso de probarla en trocha y estoy seguro que sus corazas fast track son de lo mejor. Con el tiempo se actualizaran componentes para aligerarla, porque esta hermosura lo permite. El marco es hermoso y si aunque no convence mucho el Sram NX, para empezar está bien. Ya después se actualizará la transmisión. Pero de verdad estoy muy encantado con esa bici.

Name:: Jimmy

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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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06/13/2024

Litte Red Rocket

Excelente Bicicleta.

Would Recommend?: Yes!

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Name:: julian c.

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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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03/21/2024

VALIO LA PENA

la compre hace un mes y realmente me encanto, super ligera y muy comoda realmente vale la pena la Chisel.

Name:: MARYBEL E.

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03/20/2024

Cchisel comp

Awsome bike.

Name:: Michael

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02/14/2024

ENCANTADO CON MI CHILSEL COMP

ACABO DE ARQUIRIRLA Y ESTOY ENCANTADO CON ELLA, SOLO PESO 12.06 KG YA CON LOS PEDALES Y QUIERO IR A PASEAR EN ELLA A DIARIO, LA RECOMIENDO

Name:: eduardo

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02/04/2024

Fantastica !!!

Es una excelente bicicleta,un cuadro de aluminio de un peso asombradamente ligero.Yo personalmente,la utilizo para ir al trabajo diario y esporadicamente salidas de 3-4 horas por montaña ya que dispongo también de una turbo levo.Estoy muy satisfecha con ella.

Name:: Lluís V.

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01/24/2024

Chisel Vs Crave

A diferencia del grupo Sram NX creo que es la misma Crave con Shimano SLX, la cual es una excelente bici, liviana, resistente...me encanta. A propósito nunca entendí pq descontinuaron la Crave siendo una excelente máquina

Name:: Oscar E.

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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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11/17/2023

첫라이딩 후기

첫 실물로 보았을때는 조금 타 브랜드 비해서 작아보인다라고 생각을 했는데 실제 라이딩을 해보고 느낀점은 편한다 그리고 잘 달린다 라는 생각을 하게되었다 사이즈는 네 몸에 잘 맞는 옷을 입은 듯한 느낌을 받았다

Name:: 나재필

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11/03/2023

Super vtt

Superbe vtt, poids pour un L 11.6 kg… velo polyvalent en aluminium avec de bons composants avec lequel je fais du Gravel … en complètement de mon électrique … super produit

Name:: Bernard

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10/31/2023

CHIZZEL

Excelente bici muy. Intento

Would Recommend?: Yes!

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Name:: Guest G.

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10/22/2023

Es una buena bicicleta pero…

Seria perfecta si viniera por lo menos con una manzana XD o microspline. Con eso se podría mejorar fácilmente. Por lo demás, me parece la mejor por su precio.

Would Recommend?: Yes!

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Name:: Guest G.

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10/19/2023

MTB Chisel Comp

Excelente compra. Los componentes de la Bicicleta son de calidad horquilla, frenos, cambios, en general la bicicleta es muy liviana. También el envio a region super rápido, en 3 días ya estaba recibiéndola.

Would Recommend?: Yes!

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Name:: Alexander M.

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08/14/2023

Es preciosa

Bueno llevo mucho en el mtb y he pasado de una doble a esta bici y me encanta.....El aluminio sigue vivo!!!!

Name:: Iñaki

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08/01/2023

Chisel comp M

Muy buena bici, el color rojo y letras blancas hace que sea un cuadro muy llamativo, ya llevo un par de meses con ella y todo impecable, a simple vista se veía que traía buena lubricación en sus componentes. Lo único que me hubiese gustado que su piñón o casette haya sido un 10- 51 o 50

Name:: Gonzalo C.

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06/28/2023

Gran relación calidad / precio

Es una excelente opción para comenzar en el mundo de la competición, así como para darle un uso polivalente con las reservas propias de un cuadro rígido con suspensión de 100 mm. Lo mejorable es la transmisión, un plato de 34 dientes estaría perfecto!

Name:: Aníbal J.

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05/19/2023

Opción real a los tiempos actuales

Cuadro nada que envidiar a los de carbono, componentes que te permite disfrutar y pq no participar en alguna competencia, el resto que se queja busque otra alternativa a su gusto. Pero la chisel cumple bien a todo nivel.

Name:: Reinaldo

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04/26/2023

Bonito cuadro

El cuadro es bonito, lo demás es para principiantes, le añadieron un plato 32 , y 11/50 no jodan , y esa Judy pesada , una reba y xt o slx mínimo y un plato 34

Name:: Yan

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04/14/2023

Excelente calidad precio

La bici es de 10, ligera, cómoda y ágil. -El cuadro es espectacular, cómodo, reactivo y sólido. La geometría muy equilibrada. Eje de pedalier roscado y sin ruidos. La pintura preciosa. -Neumáticos y ruedas, buen agarre y ligereza, incluye Torque caps para mayor rigidez. Enganche rápido del buje y buen sonido. -Horquilla super sensible, copia muy bien el terreno. Se lo traga todo. Tiene buena rigidez. -Frenos, modulables y potentes. -Transmisión, precisa y rápida, sería mejor un 10-50. El plato 32 lo veo bien. -Manillar ancho y con elevación, permite un buen manejo. -Sillín super cómodo. -Puños demasiado duros. En definitiva una bici lista para usar y disfrutar.

Name:: Guillermo

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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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02/23/2023

Buena escaladora

Tuve una rockhopper comp y se quedaba corta en las subidas. El salto a la chisel fue notorio, responde muy bien a salidas explosivas y en las bajadas se pueden hacer movimientos mas precisos, la transmisión es impecable y robusta. Muy buena compra.

Name:: Luis S.

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02/09/2023

Excelente y ligera

Specialized sabe cómo hacer bicicletas. Diseño ligero, discreto y elegante, responde muy bien en subida y en bajada es bastante estable. Me hubiese gustado cassette 10-52 y tal vez plato 34t.

Name:: Noe

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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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01/14/2023

No retrocedan

El cassette deberia ser 10/52 y en monoplato 34t

Name:: Angel

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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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12/19/2022

Chisel et moi

Trop classe ce vélo. Tout au top : le cadre en alu brossé du plus bel effet, la géométrie hyper performante et carrément confort, le groupe SRAM EAGLE, la fourche... 1er constat lorsque vous montez ce Chisel : confort. Je ne savais pas cela possible sur un alu.

Name:: Eric

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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!

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Name:: Garrett M.

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11/25/2022

Sonho de consumo!

Não dou 5 estrelas pois o grupo é mesclado, Essa bike merecia um grupo completo GX, ou superior 10-50t. A suspensão também poderia ser melhor. Mas é uma super bike, porém, por esses detalhes, acredito que o custo x beneficio não seja interessante!

Name:: WILSON

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08/04/2022

Estamos de uma Chisel Comp, não é qualquer bike!

Bike dos sonhos, mas por esse valor usando um grupo mesclado não dá... se fosse com o grupo fechado Sram NX 12v usando cassete GX 10-50 ou grupo GX fechado, seria a bike, e para ser a top das alumínio é só fechar com o grupo Deore XT.

Name:: Mario

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06/15/2022

Compra de bisi

Si me gusto la bisi

Name:: Cesar o.

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06/12/2022

Ótima bike

Se fosse equipada com o grupo sram GX Eagle, seria equivalente ao shimano SLX, que vinha neste modelo. Por isso não ganha as 5 estrelas.

Name:: José S.

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06/12/2022

Ótima bike

Se fosse equipado com o grupo sram GX Eagle, seria equivalente ao shimano SLX, que já vem neste mesmo modelo. Por isso não ganha as 5 estrelas .

Name:: Jose S.

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05/15/2022

Superou minhas expectativas.

Recomendo a substituição da coroa para uma de 34t. Bike leve e ágil. Depois que fiz o tubeless está pesando 11,5kg.

Name:: Jose R.

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01/26/2022

Super Basis

Hallo seit ich das Rad mit leichten Laufrädern, eine Reba, einem angepassten Cocpit und einem Droperpost versehen habe eigentlich ein perfektes Bike :-).

Name:: Marc D.

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