2025 Specialized Chisel Hardtail Comp vs 2025 Cube Reaction Race
The S is the Cube Reaction Race size closest to your XS Specialized Chisel Hardtail Comp. 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 Comp in XS, the Cube Reaction Race in S places the top of the head tube 21 mm higher and 20 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 18 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +21 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +20 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +18 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −6 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Chisel Hardtail Comp, XSCube Reaction Race, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Chisel Hardtail Comp XS | Cube Reaction Race S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 385 | 405 | +20 mm |
| Stack | 591 | 612 | +21 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68 | 68.5° | +0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74 | 74° | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 555 | 578 | +23 mm |
| Chainstay length | 432 | 426 | −6 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1070 | 1088 | +18 mm |
| BB drop | 68 | not listed | |
| Standover | 732 | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 367 | 370 | +3 mm |
| Head tube length | 95 | 97 | +2 mm |
Differences are the Cube Reaction Race minus the Specialized Chisel Hardtail Comp. Full charts: 2025 Specialized Chisel Hardtail Comp, 2025 Cube Reaction Race.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Chisel Hardtail CompCube 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 Hardtail CompHardtail Comp | Cube Reaction RaceRace |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized Chisel | Cube Reaction |
| Fork | RockShox Judy Gold | Fox 32 Performance |
| Shifter | SRAM NX Eagle | Shimano XT |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission | Shimano XT Di2 Wireless |
| Cassette | SRAM Eagle | Shimano XT |
| Chain | SRAM XX Eagle | Shimano Deore M6100 |
| Crankset | SRAM X1 | Praxis Girder |
| Chainring | SRAM X1 | Praxis Girder |
| Wheelset | Specialized 29 | Newmen Beskar 30 Base |
| Tire | Specialized Fast Trak | Schwalbe Racing Ray, Schwalbe Racing Ralph |
| Brake | SRAM Level T | Shimano XT |
| Handlebar | Specialized XC minirise | Newmen Evolution SL |
| Stem | Specialized 3D-forged | Newmen Evolution |
| Grips | Specialized Trail | Acid React Pro |
| Seatpost | Specialized Alloy | Newmen Evolution |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Sport | Acid Nuance Pro |
| Rotor | not listed | Shimano XT |
| Headset | not listed | Acros AZF-675 |
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