2023 Specialized Chisel Hardtail vs 2025 Cube Reaction Race
The XXL is the Cube Reaction Race size closest to your XL Specialized Chisel Hardtail. 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 Cube Reaction Race
Compared with the Specialized Chisel Hardtail in XL, the Cube Reaction Race in XXL places the top of the head tube 20 mm higher and 8 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 12 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +20 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −8 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −12 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −6 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Chisel Hardtail, XLCube Reaction Race, XXLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Chisel Hardtail XL | Cube Reaction Race XXL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 480mm | 472 | −8 mm |
| Stack | 633mm | 653 | +20 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68° | 68.5° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 74° | ±0.0° |
| Chainstay length | 432mm | 426 | −6 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1185mm | 1173 | −12 mm |
| BB drop | 63mm | not listed | |
| BB height | 309mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 847mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 520mm | 560 | +40 mm |
| Fork length | 506mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 125mm | 142 | +17 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 658 |
Differences are the Cube Reaction Race minus the Specialized Chisel Hardtail. Full charts: 2023 Specialized Chisel Hardtail, 2025 Cube Reaction Race.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Chisel HardtailCube Reaction Race
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 HardtailHardtail | Cube Reaction RaceRace |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 | Cube Reaction |
| Fork | not listed | Fox 32 Performance |
| Shifter | not listed | Shimano XT |
| Derailleur | not listed | Shimano XT Di2 Wireless |
| Cassette | not listed | Shimano XT |
| Chain | not listed | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Crankset | not listed | Praxis Girder |
| Chainring | not listed | Praxis Girder |
| Wheelset | not listed | Newmen Beskar 30 Base |
| Tire | not listed | Schwalbe Racing Ray, Schwalbe Racing Ralph |
| Brake | not listed | Shimano XT |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano XT |
| Handlebar | not listed | Newmen Evolution SL |
| Stem | not listed | Newmen Evolution |
| Grips | not listed | Acid React Pro |
| Headset | not listed | Acros AZF-675 |
| Seatpost | not listed | Newmen Evolution |
| Saddle | not listed | Acid Nuance Pro |
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