2021 Specialized Chisel Comp vs 2019 Trek X-Caliber

What changes on the Trek X-Caliber

Compared with the Specialized Chisel Comp in M, the Trek X-Caliber in S places the top of the head tube 30 mm lower and 46 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 70 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack

−30 mm

Lower front end

Frame reach

−46 mm

Shorter frame reach

Wheelbase

−70 mm

Shorter: quicker to change direction

Head angle

+1.2°

Steeper: sharper steering

Chainstays

−7 mm

Shorter: livelier

The two frames

Only the Specialized Chisel Comp is drawn. The Trek X-Caliber numbers we have for size S are missing the seat angle.

Geometry side by side

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

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Chisel CompTrek 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.