Chisel

– EUR

Algupära

The Chisel debüteeris 2017. aasta keskel 2018. mudeliaasta jaoks kui Specializedi kõige kättesaadavam XC võistlus hardtail ja esimene kord, kui bränd tõi D'Aluisio SmartWeld tehnoloogia — mida kasutati esmakordselt nende tipptasemel alumiiniumist maanteeraamidel — mägiratastele. Raam kaalub vaid 1 350 g (üks kergemaid alumiiniumist hardtaile tootmises), kasutab suurusele kohandatud torude paksendamist ja jäikuse häälestust ning jagab oma progressiivset XC geomeetriat (68° peanurka) süsinikust Epic Hardtailiga. The Chisel on tahtlik väärtuspakkumine: võistlusgeomeetria, kaasaegne ehitus, RockShox Judy kahvel ja hinnapunkt alla 3 500 €, mis toob algajad XC võistlejad ja eelarveteadlikud üherajasõitjad tõsisele jalgrattale ilma süsinikraami lisatasuta.

Tehnilised andmed

Raam: Specialized M5 premium aluminium, D'Aluisio SmartWeld hydroformed tubing, size-specific tube butting. Hardtail frame ~1,350 g; threaded BB, internal cable routing. The 2024+ Chisel FS adds a one-piece flex-stay rear triangle (no rear pivot bearings) with ~2,920 g frame in size L.
Kahvel: Hardtail: RockShox Judy Gold/Silver RL, Solo Air, Motion Control damper, 100 mm travel (120 mm on some builds; XS 80 mm), 42 mm offset, 15×110 mm Boost. Chisel FS: RockShox Recon, 120 mm travel.
Jõuülekanne: Shimano Deore M6100 1x12 (base) / Shimano SLX 1x12 (Comp). Some builds/markets spec SRAM SX/GX Eagle 1x12 (11-50T cassette). Earlier generations offered both Shimano and SRAM at the same price.
Pidurid: Hardtail: Shimano hydraulic disc (MT500/MT200 depending on build). Chisel FS / some builds: SRAM Level (Level T) hydraulic disc — criticized as adequate but underpowered for racing.
Rattad: 29" alloy wheels, Boost spacing, 15×110 front / 12×148 rear. Rim internal width 25–27 mm (24 spokes front on some builds); narrow rims and front-wheel flex noted under hard riding.
Rehvid: Specialized Fast Track / Ground Control or Butcher, Control casing, 29×2.3–2.35". Light Control casing benefits from tubeless setup; thin casing not ideal for sharp/rocky trails.
Vedrustus: Two families: Chisel Hardtail (rigid rear, 100–120 mm fork) and Chisel FS — XC full-suspension with 110 mm rear travel (flex-stay) + 120 mm fork, X-Fusion-tuned shock, flip-chip Low/High geometry.
Rooliplokk: Alloy flat/riser bar ~750 mm width, alloy stem; internal dropper-post routing on current frames.
Sadul: Specialized Bridge / Body Geometry saddle; alloy seatpost (27.2 mm on hardtail, limiting dropper options; FS uses larger diameter with dropper).
Geomeetria: Progressive XC race geometry. Hardtail: 68° head angle, shared with carbon Epic Hardtail. Chisel FS (size M, Low): 66.5° head angle, 445 mm reach, 438 mm chainstays, 336 mm BB height; geometry/kinematics derived from the World Cup Epic 8.
Kaal: Hardtail ~11.9 kg (tested size L, Chisel Comp X1). Chisel FS ~11.8 kg (26 lb, size M, no pedals) — Specialized claims ~18.4% lighter than closest alloy FS competitor.

Verdikt

+Tugevused

Exceptional value: World Cup Epic-derived geometry and a sub-1.35 kg alloy hardtail frame at a fraction of carbon-frame pricing
Lively, fast-accelerating ride — thin-walled SmartWeld tubing gives a 'whip-spring' liveliness and electrifying acceleration for the weight
Compliant frame conforms to the trail, delivering excellent traction and a forgiving, fatigue-reducing ride where stiffer bikes get deflected
Genuinely light for an alloy bike (~11.8–11.9 kg) — Chisel FS claimed ~18.4% lighter than its closest alloy full-suspension rival
Practical frame details: threaded BB, internal dropper routing, good mud clearance

−Nõrkused

Noticeable frame and front-wheel flex under max-effort sprints — twists visibly; power-meter racers wanting a stiff, direct platform won't like it
Narrow rims (25–27 mm) make the light Control-casing tires squirm in hard cornering; tires are thin and best run tubeless on sharp terrain
Brakes on SRAM-equipped builds (Level T) are adequate but underpowered/'lifeless' for racing
Basic fork and shock damping — overly sensitive rebound that's fiddly to set up, no bar-mounted remote lockout on lower builds
Limited travel and light tires punish sloppy line choice; not suited to aggressive trail/enduro riding — precision is mandatory
Hardtail's 27.2 mm seat tube restricts dropper-post options

Kellele sobib

Entry-level XC racer, budget-conscious singletrack rider, club racer, first serious mountain bike buyer, bikepacker who wants a fast hardtail

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