2026 Specialized Chisel Hardtail Features
The Chisel has been purpose-built to tackle modern cross-country trails and race courses with the utmost speed. In fact, it shares many of the same modern features as its Epic Hardtail sibling but in a more budget-friendly package—making it the most efficient and capable alloy hardtail out there.
This Chisel comes with SRAM's tried and true NX Eagle 1x12 speed drivetrain and DB6 hydraulic disc brakes, a RockShox Recon Silver fork, and 27mm internal width alloy wheels wrapped in 2.35 Fast Track Control casing tires.
At a Glance
- We asked ourselves, “How do we bring pro-level performance down to a price more riders can afford?” D'Aluisio Smartweld Technology, that's how. Smartweld allows us to create the most consistent, high-strength welds possible while taking full advantage of compliant, hydroformed alloy tubes. The result? One of the lightest alloy hardtail frames out there at 1,350g, which also features size-tuned stiffness.
- The Chisel also houses all of the modern features that you expect from an XC bike, like Progressive XC Geometry with a 68-degree headtube angle and longer reach, internal cable routing, a threaded bottom bracket, boost spacing, 30.9mm dropper post compatibility, and 1x-only drivetrains.
Product Specifications
Product Specifications
Bottom Bracket |
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Cassette |
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Chain |
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Chain Rings |
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Crankset |
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Fork |
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Frame |
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Front Brake |
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Front Hub |
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Front Tire |
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Grips |
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Handlebars |
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Inner Tubes |
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Rear Brake |
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Rear Derailleur |
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Rear Hub |
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Rear Tire |
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Rims |
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Saddle |
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Seat Binder |
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Seatpost |
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Shift Levers |
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Spokes |
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Stem |
2026 Specialized Chisel Hardtail
| Bike/Frame Size | XS | S | M | L | XL |
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| Stack | 591 mm | 605 mm | 605 mm | 619 mm | 633 mm |
| Reach | 385 mm | 405 mm | 430 mm | 455 mm | 480 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 432 mm | 432 mm | 432 mm | 432 mm | 432 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1070 mm | 1099 mm | 1124 mm | 1154 mm | 1185 mm |
| Top Tube Length, Horizontal | 555 mm | 578 mm | 603 mm | 632 mm | 661 mm |
| Bike Standover Height | 732 mm | 762 mm | 792 mm | 816 mm | 847 mm |
| Seat Tube Length | 367 mm | 400 mm | 430 mm | 470 mm | 520 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74° | 74° | 74° | 74° | 74° |
| Head Tube Length | 95 mm | 95 mm | 95 mm | 110 mm | 125 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 68° | 68° | 68° | 68° | 68° |
| BB Height | 304 mm | 309 mm | 309 mm | 309 mm | 309 mm |
| BB Drop | 68 mm | 63 mm | 63 mm | 63 mm | 63 mm |
| Trail | 103 mm | 103 mm | 103 mm | 103 mm | 103 mm |
| Fork Length, Full | 486 mm | 506 mm | 506 mm | 506 mm | 506 mm |
| Fork Rake/Offset | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm |
| Front Center | 647 mm | 674 mm | 699 mm | 730 mm | 760 mm |
Size Guide: 2026 Specialized Chisel Hardtail
