2025 Specialized Chisel Shimano vs 2026 Yeti ASR T3
The M is the Yeti ASR T3 size closest to your S Specialized Chisel Shimano. 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 Yeti ASR T3
Compared with the Specialized Chisel Shimano in S, the Yeti ASR T3 in M places the top of the head tube 7 mm higher and 30 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +7 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +30 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Only the Specialized Chisel Shimano is drawn. The Yeti ASR T3 numbers we have for size M are missing the wheelbase.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Chisel Shimano S | Yeti ASR T3 M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 415mm | 445 | +30 mm |
| Stack | 593mm | 600 | +7 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67° | 66.5 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5° | 75.5 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | not listed | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 437mm | 437 | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1141mm | not listed | |
| BB drop | 36mm | not listed | |
| BB height | 336mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 777mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 392mm | not listed | |
| Fork length | 530mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 95mm | not listed |
Differences are the Yeti ASR T3 minus the Specialized Chisel Shimano. Full charts: 2025 Specialized Chisel Shimano, 2026 Yeti ASR T3.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Chisel ShimanoYeti ASR T3
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 ShimanoShimano | Yeti ASR T3T3 X0 AXS TRANSMISSION |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 | Yeti ASR |
| Fork | RockShox Recon | RockShox SID Ultimate SL |
| Rear shock | X-Fusion PRO-02 | RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore | SRAM Pod Controller |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M6100 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X12EPT | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Ground Control, Specialized Fast Trak | not listed |
| Hub | Shimano MT410-B | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano Deore M4100 | Yeti Motive Silver |
| Dropper post | TranzX Dropper | not listed |
| Seatpost | TranzX Dropper | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Sport | not listed |
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