2025 Cube Reaction C:62 vs 2025 Specialized Chisel Hardtail
The Specialized Chisel Hardtail size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Specialized Chisel Hardtail
Compared with the Cube Reaction C:62 in M, the Specialized Chisel Hardtail in XS places the top of the head tube 30 mm lower and 37 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 39 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −30 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −37 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −39 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +6 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Cube Reaction C:62, MSpecialized Chisel Hardtail, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cube Reaction C:62 M | Specialized Chisel Hardtail XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 422 | 385mm | −37 mm |
| Stack | 621 | 591mm | −30 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 | 1070mm | −39 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 68mm | |
| BB height | not listed | 304mm | |
| Standover | not listed | 732mm | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 367mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 486mm | |
| 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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