Specialized Chisel 29er Mountain Bike 2026

About this bike

The Lightest Fastest Alloy Full Suspension Bike in the World. 18.4% lighter than the closest competitor and sharing geometry and kinematics from our World Cup ready Epic 8 mountain bike the all-new Chisel delivers performance you can feel—whether you’re racing “between the tape” or ripping solo hot laps on local trails.
SPEED METAL: Thanks to D’Aluisio Smartweld the Chisel boasts the lightest aluminum XC frameset in its class. Each highly-manipulated frame tube features continuously-varied wall thicknesses and shaping that deliver stiffness where you need it - for efficiency - and ride-smoothing compliance where you want it - for comfort and optimal control.
UNMATCHED CAPABILITY: With 110mm of Ride Dynamics tuned suspension the high performance pedigree of Chisel can be traced directly to the Epic 8 our World Cup race machine. DNA from the Epic 8’s advanced suspension kinematics Ride Dynamics tuned suspension and progressive geometry honed on technical World Cup courses can all be found in the Chisel making it more than capable of handling varied terrain with confidence and speed.
INCREDIBLE EFFICIENCY: Chisel is the most efficient pedaling bike in its class thanks to the utilization of geometry and kinematics that went into our World Cup racing Epic 8 platform. The steep seat tube positions the rider in the optimal pedaling position. Honed anti-squat reduces pedal-bob. Put it together and Chisel translates every watt applied to the pedals into maximum forward motion.
SMOOTHER IS FASTER: We engineered a flex stay rear end for class-leading suspension performance while eliminating the extra weight and maintenance associated with pivots required in a traditional design. More common on carbon bikes extensive field and lab testing prove that Chisel has achieved the impossible—the efficiency control and light-weight of a flex stay design in advanced alloy.
HYDROFORMED ALLOY: Chisel shaves extra material and weight with a one-piece hydroformed seat tube that integrates the seat tube pivot main pivot and BB shell. On a more traditional bike the seat tube is typically just a "tube" with pivots and BB shell welded on.



Frame - D’Alusio Smartweld hydroformed tubes and engineered tube junctions Flip chip geo adjust 110mm travel
RockShox's Recon 120mm fork featuring their Motion Control Damper
Ride Dynamics Tuned X-Fusion rear shock
TranzX dropper post
SRAM NX Eagle 12 speed drivetrain









Frame
Specialized D''Aluisio Smartweld M5 Alloy Hydroformed tubes Progressive XC Geometry 110mm travel internal cable routing BSA BB 12x148mm spacing 30.9mm Dropper post compatible


Seat Binder
Specialized Alloy 34.9mm Steel Bolt


Rear Shock
X-Fusion PRO-02 190x40mm Ride Dynamics Tuned Rebound adjust Compression Adjust


Fork
Rockshox Recon Silver RL 120mm travel Motion Control damper 42mm offset Maxle Stealth 15x110 thru-axle


Saddle
Body Geometry Power Sport steel rails


SeatPost
TranzX Dropper 30.9mm XS-SM: 100mm M: 125mm L-XL: 150mm


Stem
Specialized 3D-forged alloy 4-bolt 7-degree rise


Grips
Specialized Trail Grips


Handlebars
Specialized Alloy 20mm rise 31.8mm 760mm wide


Front Brake
SRAM DB6 4-piston caliper hydraulic disc 180mm rotor


Rear Brake
SRAM DB6 4-piston caliper hydraulic disc 160mm rotor


Shift Levers
SRAM SL NX Eagle Trigger


Cassette
SRAM NX Eagle 12-speed 11-50t


Rear Derailleur
SRAM NX Eagle 12-speed


Chain
SRAM NX Eagle 12-speed


Crankset
SRAM NX Eagle Powerspline 165/170/175mm 32T


Chainrings
32T


Bottom Bracket
SRAM Powerspline


Rims
Specialized Alloy Tubeless ready 27mm inner width disc 28h


Front Hub
Specialized alloy front hub disc sealed cardridge bearings 6-bolt 15x110mm thru-axle 32h


Rear Hub
Alloy sealed cartridge bearings 12x148mm thru-axle 32h


Front Tire
Specialized Ground Control Flex Lite Casing T5/T7 Compound 29x2.35


Rear Tire
Specialized Fast Trak Flex Lite Casing T5/T7 Compound 29x2.35


Spokes
Stainless 14g


Inner Tubes
Specialized Turbo Tube


Weight
Size Medium - 13.88 kg (30 lb 9.6 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.



 

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