2021 Specialized Chisel LTD vs 2019 Trek X-Caliber
The L is the Trek X-Caliber size closest to your L Specialized Chisel LTD. 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 Trek X-Caliber
Compared with the Specialized Chisel LTD in L, the Trek X-Caliber in L places the top of the head tube 10 mm lower and 6 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 7 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −10 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −6 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −7 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 LTD is drawn. The Trek X-Caliber numbers we have for size L are missing the seat angle.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Chisel LTD L | Trek X-Caliber L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 455mm | 449 | −6 mm |
| Stack | 619mm | 609 | −10 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68° | 69.3° | +1.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 432mm | 438 | +6 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1154mm | 1147 | −7 mm |
| BB drop | 63mm | 58 | −5 mm |
| BB height | 309mm | 316 | +7 mm |
| Standover | 816mm | 753 | −63 mm |
| Seat tube length | 470mm | 470 | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | 506mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 110mm | 100 | −10 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 634 |
Differences are the Trek X-Caliber minus the Specialized Chisel LTD. Full charts: 2021 Specialized Chisel LTD, 2019 Trek X-Caliber.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Chisel LTDTrek 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 Chisel LTDLTD | Trek X-Caliber7 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 | Trek Alpha Gold |
| Fork | Fox 32 FLOAT Factory Series | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission Trigger | Shimano Acera M3000 |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle | Shimano Deore M4020, Shimano Acera M3000 |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle | Shimano HG200 |
| Crankset | SRAM GX Eagle AXS | Shimano Acera MT210 |
| Wheelset | Roval Control Carbon | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Ikon | Bontrager XR2 |
| Brake | Magura MT7, Magura MT8 Pro | Shimano MT200 |
| Handlebar | Renthal FatBar | not listed |
| Stem | Renthal Apex | not listed |
| Seatpost | Fox Transfer SL Performance Elite | not listed |
| Chain | not listed | KMC X9 |
| Pedals | not listed | VP 536 |
| Hub | not listed | Formula DC20, Formula DC2241 |
| Rim | not listed | Bontrager Connection |
| Saddle | not listed | Bontrager Arvada |
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