2025 Cube Reaction Race vs 2025 Specialized Chisel Hardtail
The Specialized Chisel Hardtail size closest to your L is the L. Compare the L instead
What changes on the Specialized Chisel Hardtail
Compared with the Cube Reaction Race in L, the Specialized Chisel Hardtail in M places the top of the head tube 25 mm lower and 9 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 6 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −25 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −9 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −6 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +6 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Cube Reaction Race, LSpecialized Chisel Hardtail, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cube Reaction Race L | Specialized Chisel Hardtail M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 439 | 430mm | −9 mm |
| Stack | 630 | 605mm | −25 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.5° | 68° | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 74° | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 618 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 426 | 432mm | +6 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1130 | 1124mm | −6 mm |
| Seat tube length | 450 | 430mm | −20 mm |
| Head tube length | 117 | 95mm | −22 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 63mm | |
| BB height | not listed | 309mm | |
| Standover | not listed | 792mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 506mm |
Differences are the Specialized Chisel Hardtail minus the Cube Reaction Race. Full charts: 2025 Cube Reaction Race, 2025 Specialized Chisel Hardtail.
Where each sits in its class
Cube Reaction RaceSpecialized Chisel Hardtail
Each bike is ranked against the other XC bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Cube Reaction RaceRace | Specialized Chisel HardtailHardtail |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cube Reaction | Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 |
| Fork | Fox 32 Performance | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano XT | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT Di2 Wireless | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano XT | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano Deore M6100 | not listed |
| Crankset | Praxis Girder | not listed |
| Chainring | Praxis Girder | not listed |
| Wheelset | Newmen Beskar 30 Base | not listed |
| Tire | Schwalbe Racing Ray, Schwalbe Racing Ralph | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano XT | not listed |
| Rotor | Shimano XT | not listed |
| Handlebar | Newmen Evolution SL | not listed |
| Stem | Newmen Evolution | not listed |
| Grips | Acid React Pro | not listed |
| Headset | Acros AZF-675 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Newmen Evolution | not listed |
| Saddle | Acid Nuance Pro | not listed |
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