2021 Specialized Chisel vs 2019 Trek X-Caliber
The Trek X-Caliber size closest to your L is the XL. Compare the XL instead
What changes on the Trek X-Caliber
Compared with the Specialized Chisel in L, the Trek X-Caliber in ML places the top of the head tube 20 mm lower and 24 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 29 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −20 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −24 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −29 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.3°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +6 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Only the Specialized Chisel is drawn. The Trek X-Caliber numbers we have for size ML are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Chisel L | Trek X-Caliber ML | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 456mm | 432 | −24 mm |
| Stack | 620mm | 600 | −20 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68° | 69.3° | +1.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 432mm | 438 | +6 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1155mm | 1126 | −29 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 58 | |
| BB height | 309mm | 316 | +7 mm |
| Standover | 817mm | 737 | −80 mm |
| Seat tube length | 470mm | 444 | −26 mm |
| Fork length | 506mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 110mm | 90 | −20 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 614 |
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
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 | Specialized ChiselChisel | Trek X-Caliber7 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 | Trek Alpha Gold |
| Fork | RockShox Judy | not listed |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore | Shimano Acera M3000 |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore | Shimano Deore M4020, Shimano Acera M3000 |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M6100 | Shimano HG200 |
| Chain | KMC X-12 | KMC X9 |
| Crankset | Specialized Stout Pro | Shimano Acera MT210 |
| Tire | Specialized Fast Trak | Bontrager XR2 |
| Hub | Shimano MT410-B | Formula DC20, Formula DC2241 |
| Rim | Specialized hookless | Bontrager Connection |
| Brake | Shimano Deore M4100 | Shimano MT200 |
| Handlebar | Specialized Mini Rise | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Sport | Bontrager Arvada |
| Pedals | not listed | VP 536 |
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