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2021 Specialized Chisel vs 2019 Trek X-Caliber

We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.

What changes on the Trek X-Caliber

Frame stack
−6 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
n/a
One of the bikes has no number for this
Wheelbase
+1 mm
About the same
Head angle
+1.3°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
+6 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

We can't draw these frames yet. The Specialized Chisel numbers we have for size M are missing the reach. The numbers below still compare.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Chisel MTrek X-Caliber MLDifference
Reachnot listed432
Stack606mm600−6 mm
Head tube angle68°69.3°+1.3°
Seat tube angle74°not listed
Chainstay length432mm438+6 mm
Wheelbase1125mm1126+1 mm
BB dropnot listed58
BB height309mm316+7 mm
Standover793mm737−56 mm
Seat tube length430mm444+14 mm
Fork length506mmnot listed
Head tube length95mm90−5 mm
Effective top tubenot listed614

Differences are the Trek X-Caliber minus the Specialized Chisel. Full charts: 2021 Specialized Chisel, 2019 Trek X-Caliber.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized ChiselTrek X-Caliber

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartSpecialized ChiselChiselTrek X-Caliber7
FrameSpecialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5Trek Alpha Gold
ForkRockShox Judynot listed
ShifterShimano DeoreShimano Acera M3000
DerailleurShimano DeoreShimano Deore M4020, Shimano Acera M3000
CassetteShimano Deore M6100Shimano HG200
ChainKMC X-12KMC X9
CranksetSpecialized Stout ProShimano Acera MT210
TireSpecialized Fast TrakBontrager XR2
HubShimano MT410-BFormula DC20, Formula DC2241
RimSpecialized hooklessBontrager Connection
BrakeShimano Deore M4100Shimano MT200
HandlebarSpecialized Mini Risenot listed
SaddleSpecialized Power SportBontrager Arvada
Pedalsnot listedVP 536

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