Specialized Chisel 2021, ready to compete for less than 2000€

A fast XC, which weighs very little and is more than affordable. What more could you ask from a mountain bike? This is the Specialized Chisel 2021, another Specialized model that competes in price as well as quality.

Specialized Chisel 2021: quality and price

When we start to detail the Specialized Chisel 2021 you will realize that it is a very complete mountain bike, too complete to cost what it costs and even more coming from Specialized.

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The model itself is not new, because the Specialized Chisel 2021 takes over from its 2019 predecessor, which was already a great bike. Now, this renovation of that model comes with an M5 aluminium frame that, according to the manufacturer, has been made taking into account Smartweld techniques, or what is the same, trying to achieve with aluminium a weight very close to carbon.

And they have succeeded, because the frame weighs only 1.4kg (in small size). Very successful, no doubt. Obviously, if you compare it with one of the many jewels in the Specialized crown, for example the S-Works Epic, the weight is almost double. But if you compare it with the extensive aluminium catalogue of all brands, the weight is extremely competitive.

Moreover, the Epic brings you even more. Because all of the science behind the Epic in terms of geometry is in this Specialized Chisel 2021: a 68-degree steering angle and a 1.1-meter wheelbase. These measures make it just as stable but manageable as the Epic itself.

All features and prices of the Specialized Chisel 2021

On top of this, there is almost total cable routing. It is not complete because the brake and gear cables are at the front, but they are well finished to avoid damaging the aerodynamics of the bike too much.

Furthermore, although it is not included, it allows the incorporation of a telescopic seat post. Everything is fitted into this frame with a new aluminium technology called Smartwelds, which are solders copied from the Allez road frame. This means that not everything is left to the welding of the aluminium, but that the tubes are bent to connect more easily and that the welding itself does not leave gaps between them.

The Specialized Chisel 2021 has 100mm of fork travel, which mounts either RockShox Judy Gold or Judy Silver depending on the two models being launched, which are these:

• Frame: Specialized Chisel D'Alusio Smartweld M5 Alloy
• Fork: RockShox Judy Gold, 100mm of travel (XS - 80mm travel)
• Rear Derailleur: Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed
• Brakes: Shimano M6100, 2-piston caliper
• Hubs: Shimano MT410-B
• Tires: Specialized Fast Trak
• Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL
• Colours: Gloss Black/Abalone or Gloss Red Tint Brushed/White
• Price: 1799€
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• Frame: Specialized Chisel D'Alusio Smartweld M5 Alloy
• Fork: RockShox Judy Silver, 100mm of travel (XS - 80mm travel)
• Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed
• Brakes: Shimano M4100, 2-piston caliper
• Hubs: Shimano MT410-B
• Tires: Specialized Fast Trak
• Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL
• Colours: Gloss Black/Abalone or Gloss Red Tint Brushed/White
• Price: 1499€