Specialized Chisel Comp (2026)

Specialized Chisel Comp (2026)

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.

Highlights

• Frame - D’Alusio Smartweld hydroformed tubes and engineered tube junctions, Flip chip geo adjust, 110mm travel
• RockShox's SID 120mm fork, featuring their Rush Damper
• Ride Dynamics Tuned Rockshox Deluxe Select+ rear shock
• TranzX dropper post
• SRAM Eagle 70 T-Type Rear derailleur

Technical Specifications

Frameset

• Seat Binder: Specialized Alloy 34.9, Steel Bolt
• 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

Suspension

• Fork: RockShox SID, Rush damper, 44mm offset, 15x110mm thru-axle, 120mm of travel, Maxle Stealth
• Rear Shock: RockShox Deluxe Select+, Ride Dynamics Tuned, Two Position, Rebound Adjust, 190x40mm

Brakes

• Rear Brake: SRAM DB6, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 160mm rotor
• Front Brake: SRAM DB6, 4-piston caliper, hydraulic disc, 180mm rotor

Drivetrain

• Chainrings: 32T
• Cassette: SRAM 12-speed,10-52t
• Bottom Bracket: SRAM DUB Threaded Wide
• Chain: SRAM Eagle 70
• Shift Levers: SRAM Eagle 70 T-Type, single click with MMX
• Rear Derailleur: SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission, 12-speed, easy shift under load
• Crankset: SRAM X1000 Eagle, DUB, 165/170/175mm

Wheels & Tires

• Rear Hub: Alloy, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 32h
• Rims: Specialized Alloy, Tubeless ready, 27mm inner width, disc, 28h
• Rear Tire: Specialized Fast Trak, Flex Lite Casing, T5/T7 Compound, 29x2.35
• Front Tire: Specialized Ground Control, Flex Lite Casing, T5/T7 Compound, 29x2.35
• Inner Tubes: Specialized Turbo Tube 48MM Presta valve, 29x1.75/2.4
• Front Hub: Specialized alloy front hub disc, sealed cardridge bearings, 6-bolt, 15x110mm thru-axle, 28h
• Spokes: Stainless, 14g

Cockpit

• Saddle: Body Geometry Power Sport, steel rails
• Handlebars: Specialized Alloy, 20mm rise, 31.8mm, 760mm wide
• Grips: Specialized Trail Grips
• Stem: Specialized, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 7-degree rise
• SeatPost: TranzX Dropper, 30.9mm, SM: 100mm, M: 125mm, L-XL: 150mm

Geometry (mm)

Weight: 12.94 kg (28 lb, 8.4 oz), manufacturer spec