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2018 Men's Chisel Comp

$1,600

4.9

7 Reviews

If you're thinking about taking the plunge into XC racing, do it with the Chisel…

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Gloss Charcoal/Black

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Product Details

If you're thinking about taking the plunge into XC racing, do it with the Chisel Comp. It embodies all of the qualities you'd expect from an XC race bike, like light overall weight, incredible stiffness, and a race-oriented geometry. Consider it the vessel that's bringing performance to the masses.

Traditional welding methods create frame joints by connecting tubes to cylinders, leaving the performance & 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 for 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 question 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 the head tube, and a slacked out front end, the result of which is a tremendous increase in downhill stability, plus a wider fit range. And just as importantly, this doesn't require any sacrifice of climbing proficiency.

The build on this, it features a mixture of Shimano Deore and XT two-by components for a wide range of gears. You'll also find powerful MT500 Deore hydraulic disc brakes, a historically revered RockShox Judy 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.
Rocks and bumps are soaked up via the RockShox Judy fork with 90/100 millimeters of travel (size-specific). It features proprietary technology from RockShox, like its Solo Air™ spring, that maintains an ideal equilibrium, as well as being one of the lightest air springs on the market.
The Shimano Deore XT rear derailleur is one of the most sought after components in mountain biking. It's remarkably reliable, precise and crisp in its shifting, and is nothing if not durable.

Technical Specifications

FRAMESET

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

SUSPENSION

FORK

RockShox Judy 29, Solo Air, 51mm offset, 15x110mm thru-axle (S: 90mm, M-XL: 100mm of travel)

WHEELS

RIMS

Stout XC 29, 25mm internal width, disc-specific

FRONT HUB

Front hub, 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

DRIVETRAIN

FRONT DERAILLEUR

Shimano Deore, down swing, 2x10

REAR DERAILLEUR

Shimano XT, Shadow Plus, GS cage, 10-speed

SHIFT LEVERS

Shimano Deore, i-spec clamp, 10-speed

CASSETTE

Shimano Deore, 10-speed, 11-36t

CHAIN

KMC X10, 10-speed w/ Missing Link™

CRANKSET

Stout Pro, Forged Alloy Crank Arms, BSA

CHAINRINGS

Stout 36/22T

BOTTOM BRACKET

Threaded BSA

COCKPIT

STEM

Specialized Alloy, 3D forged, 4-bolt, 6-degree

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, 2-bolt, 27.2mm

BRAKES

REAR BRAKE

Shimano MT500 Deore, hydraulic disc, 160mm rotor

FRONT BRAKE

Shimano MT500 Deore, hydraulic disc, 180/160mm rotor

ACCESSORIES

PEDALS

Specialized Platform, 9/16" spindle

* 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

	S	M	L	XL
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°

Manual Downloads

Specialized Bicycle Owner's Manual (All Languages)

2018 Rider/Bike Weight Limits and Terrain Conditions

Specialized Mission Control App (Android)

Specialized Bicycle Owner's Manual Addendum: Riding With Kids

Specialized Mission Control App (iOS)

Trainer Usage Addendum to the Bicycle Owner's Manual

Specialized Bicycle Owner's Manual (English)

Specialized Ride App (Android)

Specialized Ride App (iOS)

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

Rider Reviews

4.9

7 Reviews

06/12/2025

Awesome Bike

I have owned 2 Chisel's, love the way they handle. Climb great too.

Name:: graham

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04/19/2024

Shreds

This bike is awesome. It has a mind of its own in a good way. Just a general, good bond and boy is it fast don’t even got to try which makes getting into the fun parts so much Funner because you can do it with speed and agility

Name:: Chris

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04/20/2019

Perfect

I have had my share of bikes over the last 30 years and the Chisel was just a cheap online buy for me. When I pulled it out of the box I knew I had something special, I didn't have to change a thing. After four years on full suspension my first ride was a little pitchy, but into my second ride everything fell into place. The chisel is a faithful steed that loves to run uphill and down hills. This bike has brought back the joy of trail riding for me with its precise maneuvering, trail gobbling power transmission, and comfort I didn't expect from a hard tail.

Name:: Woodcarver

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10/04/2018

The name says it all

This bike carves! Being my first mtn bike, I have little to compare to except road bikes. The Chisel reward aggression and confidence. It balances well, is sharp, agile and responsive. The harder you ride it, the better it performs. I love it!

Name:: Big P.

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06/30/2018

Riders bike

If you are a proper XC rider this is the perfect bike for the trails, especially it can also be mentioned as a climber. Rider notices a effortless power while pedaling uphill. When the rider is on the saddle it's a seamless experience. Love to ride the bike.

Name:: Kishore

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06/07/2018

Excellent Bike!

This is a great bike. Light weight and durable, very fast, rigid, very responsive and beautiful looking bike. Excellent choice for trail riding and XC racing.

Name:: Jd

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06/05/2018

Flying Machine

I love this bike!!! The M5 smartweld frame is beautiful and really well made. The fork a Judy Gold which is not listed as to whether it was the Silver or Gold version. The bike is quite light my medium came in at 11.98Kg without pedals. It rides like a rocket and really takes on singletrack and climbs outstandingly well making me feel like I was 20 years younger. The equipment is a good mix of components and I like the addition of a double chainset and 11/36 cassette. I prefer the smaller jumps between sprockets than these 1x setups give, but saying that it would be a simple affair to change to a 1x if you like that. The chainset uses the Sram 3 bolt direct mount set up and the front derailleur is fitted to a nice tidy bracket that can be easily removed leaving a nice tidy look! If want a bike that rides really well has a superb chassis if you were wanting to change in the future or just get out and ride as is you have got to give this bike a look

Name:: Riding S.

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