2025 Cube Reaction C:62 vs 2025 Specialized Chisel Hardtail
The M is the Specialized Chisel Hardtail size closest to your M Cube Reaction C:62. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Specialized Chisel Hardtail
Compared with the Cube Reaction C:62 in M, the Specialized Chisel Hardtail in M places the top of the head tube 16 mm lower and 8 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 15 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −16 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +8 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +15 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +6 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Cube Reaction C:62, MSpecialized Chisel Hardtail, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cube Reaction C:62 M | Specialized Chisel Hardtail M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 422 | 430mm | +8 mm |
| Stack | 621 | 605mm | −16 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.5 | 68° | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 74° | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 598 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 426 | 432mm | +6 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1109 | 1124mm | +15 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 63mm | |
| BB height | not listed | 309mm | |
| Standover | not listed | 792mm | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 430mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 506mm | |
| Head tube length | not listed | 95mm |
Differences are the Specialized Chisel Hardtail minus the Cube Reaction C:62. Full charts: 2025 Cube Reaction C:62, 2025 Specialized Chisel Hardtail.
Where each sits in its class
Cube Reaction C:62Specialized 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 C:62C:62 SLX | Specialized Chisel HardtailHardtail |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cube Reaction C:62 | Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 |
| Fork | Fox 32 Float SC Performance | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM Pod Controller Ultimate | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle AXS | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM X0 Eagle DUB | not listed |
| Chainring | SRAM X0 Eagle DUB | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB Wide | not listed |
| Wheelset | Newmen Beskar 30 Base | not listed |
| Tire | Schwalbe Racing Ray, Schwalbe Racing Ralph | not listed |
| Brake | Magura MT8 Pro | not listed |
| Rotor | Magura MT8 Pro | not listed |
| Handlebar | Newmen Advanced 318.10 | not listed |
| Stem | Newmen Evolution 318.4 | not listed |
| Grips | Acid React Pro | not listed |
| Headset | Acros AZF-675 | not listed |
| Seatpost | Newmen Advanced Custom Carbon | not listed |
| Saddle | Acid Nuance Pro | not listed |
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