2023 Santa Cruz Blur vs 2025 Specialized Chisel Shimano
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Specialized Chisel Shimano
- Frame stack
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Frame reach
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Wheelbase
- +25 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Chainstays
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Santa Cruz Blur numbers we have for size M are missing the reach, stack, head angle, seat angle and chainstay length. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Santa Cruz Blur M | Specialized Chisel Shimano M (High) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 1152 | 1177mm | +25 mm |
| Reach | not listed | 445mm | |
| Stack | not listed | 606mm | |
| Head tube angle | not listed | 67° | |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 75.5° | |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 602mm | |
| Chainstay length | not listed | 437mm | |
| BB drop | not listed | not listed | |
| BB height | not listed | 342mm | |
| Standover | not listed | 777mm | |
| Seat tube length | not listed | 410mm | |
| Fork length | not listed | 530mm | |
| Head tube length | not listed | 110mm |
Differences are the Specialized Chisel Shimano minus the Santa Cruz Blur. Full charts: 2023 Santa Cruz Blur, 2025 Specialized Chisel Shimano.
Where each sits in its class
Santa Cruz BlurSpecialized Chisel Shimano
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 | Santa Cruz BlurXT | Specialized Chisel ShimanoShimano |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Santa Cruz Blur | Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 |
| Fork | RockShox SID SL | RockShox Recon |
| Rear shock | RockShox SIDLuxe | X-Fusion PRO-02 |
| Shifter | Shimano XT M8100 | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur | Shimano XT M8100 SGS | Shimano Deore |
| Cassette | Shimano XT M8100 | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Chain | Shimano XT | KMC X12EPT |
| Crankset | Shimano XT M8120 | not listed |
| Chainring | Shimano XT M8120 | not listed |
| Wheelset | Race Face ARC Offset 27 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Aspen | Specialized Ground Control, Specialized Fast Trak |
| Brake | Shimano XT M8100 | Shimano Deore M4100 |
| Seatpost | Fox Transfer SL Performance Elite | TranzX Dropper |
| Hub | not listed | Shimano MT410-B |
| Dropper post | not listed | TranzX Dropper |
| Saddle | not listed | Specialized Power Sport |
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