2025 Cube Reaction C:62 Race vs 2025 Specialized Chisel Hardtail
The XL is the Specialized Chisel Hardtail size closest to your XXL Cube Reaction C:62 Race. 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 Race in XXL, the Specialized Chisel Hardtail in XL places the top of the head tube 20 mm lower and 8 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 12 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −20 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +8 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +12 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 Race, XXLSpecialized Chisel Hardtail, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cube Reaction C:62 Race XXL | Specialized Chisel Hardtail XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 472 | 480mm | +8 mm |
| Stack | 653 | 633mm | −20 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68.5 | 68° | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 74° | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 658 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 426 | 432mm | +6 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1173 | 1185mm | +12 mm |
| Seat tube length | 560 | 520mm | −40 mm |
| Head tube length | 142 | 125mm | −17 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 63mm | |
| BB height | not listed | 309mm | |
| Standover | not listed | 847mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 506mm |
Differences are the Specialized Chisel Hardtail minus the Cube Reaction C:62 Race. Full charts: 2025 Cube Reaction C:62 Race, 2025 Specialized Chisel Hardtail.
Where each sits in its class
Cube Reaction C:62 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 C:62 RaceC:62 Race | Specialized Chisel HardtailHardtail |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cube Reaction C:62 | Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 |
| Fork | Fox 32 SC Float Performance | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano SW-M6250-R Deore Di2 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano RD-M8250-SGS XT Di2 | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M6100 | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano Deore M6100 | not listed |
| Crankset | Shimano XT M8200 | not listed |
| Chainring | Shimano XT M8200 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano MT500PA | not listed |
| Wheelset | Newmen Performance 30 Base | not listed |
| Tire | Schwalbe Racing Ray, Schwalbe Racing Ralph | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano XT M8100 | not listed |
| Rotor | Shimano XT M8100 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Newmen Evolution SL 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 Evolution | not listed |
| Saddle | Acid Nuance Pro | not listed |
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