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Women's Chisel Expert
Women's Chisel Expert
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, trail-ready geometry, and components designed specifically for female XC riders, the Women's Chisel Expert 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 has 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 fit range. And just as importantly, this doesn't require any sacrifice of climbing proficiency.
The build on this Chisel features a mix of Shimano XT and SLX components, powerful hydraulic disc brakes, and 25-millimeter-wide alloy wheels that are optimized for weight and traction. Even better, almost every component has been tailored specifically for women, from the handlebar width to the crankarm length all the way to our superlative Myth Sport saddle.
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 Reba RL 29, Women's Rx Tune, 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
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 28T
BOTTOM BRACKET
Race Face Threaded BSA
COCKPIT
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
SADDLE
Women's Body Geometry Myth Sport, steel rails, 155mm
SEATPOST
Specialized, alloy, single-bolt, 27.2mm
BRAKES
REAR BRAKE
SRAM Level TL, hydraulic disc, organic pads, 160
FRONT BRAKE
SRAM Level TL, Hydraulic Disc
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
| XS | S | M | L | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crank Length | 165mm | 170mm | 175mm | 175mm |
| Handlebar Width | 720mm | 720mm | 720mm | 720mm |
| Stem Length | 60mm | 70mm | 90mm | 100mm |
| Saddle Width | 155mm | 155mm | 155mm | 155mm |
| Seatpost Length | 350mm | 350mm | 350mm | 400mm |
| Stack | 586mm | 595mm | 605mm | 619mm |
| Reach | 380mm | 395mm | 418mm | 441mm |
| Head Tube Length | 95mm | 95mm | 95mm | 110mm |
| 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 | 486mm | 496mm | 506mm | 506mm |
| Fork Rake/Offset | 51mm | 51mm | 51mm | 51mm |
| Front Center | 631mm | 650mm | 676mm | 704mm |
| Chainstay Length | 430mm | 430mm | 430mm | 430mm |
| Wheelbase | 1055mm | 1073mm | 1100mm | 1128mm |
| Top Tube Length, Horizontal | 548mm | 567mm | 594mm | 622mm |
| Bike Standover Height | 731mm | 760mm | 790mm | 814mm |
| Seat Tube Length | 370mm | 400mm | 430mm | 470mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74° | 74° | 74° | 74° |
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