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 Level T hydraulic disc brakes a RockShox Judy Gold 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. 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 Fork RockShox Judy Gold Motion Control damper Solo Air 42mm offset 15x110mm thru-axle 100mm of travel XS - 80mm travel Saddle Body Geometry Power Sport steel rails SeatPost Specialized Alloy Single Bolt 30.9mm Stem Specialized 3D-forged alloy 4-bolt 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 Front Brake SRAM Level T hydraulic disc 2-Piston Caliper Rear Brake SRAM Level T hydraulic disc 2-Piston Caliper Shift Levers SRAM NX Eagle trigger 12-speed Cassette SRAM NX Eagle 12-speed 11-50t Rear Derailleur SRAM NX Eagle 12-speed Chain SRAM XX1 Eagle 12-speed Crankset SRAM FC X1 1000 EAGLE B148 DUB 32ST Chainrings 32T Bottom Bracket SRAM DUB BSA 73mm Threaded Rims Specialized 29 27mm inner width 28h tubeless ready Front Hub Alloy front hub sealed cartridge bearings 6-bolt 15x110mm thru-axle 28h Rear Hub Alloy rear hub sealed cartridge bearings 12x148mm thru-axle 6-bolt 28h Front Tire Specialized Fast Trak Control Casing T7 Compound 29x2.35 Rear Tire Specialized Fast Trak Control Casing T5 Compound 29x2.35 Spokes Stainless 14g Inner Tubes Standard Presta valve Weight Size Large - 11.76 kg 25 lb 14.8 oz * 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.