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2025 Specialized Chisel Shimano vs 2026 Yeti ASR T3

The M is the Yeti ASR T3 size closest to your XS (High) 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 XS (High), the Yeti ASR T3 in M places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 55 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
−2 mm
About the same height
Frame reach
+55 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

2025 Specialized Chisel Shimano (XS (High))The Specialized Chisel Shimano frame drawn to scale.J 1115

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

MeasurementSpecialized Chisel Shimano XS (High)Yeti ASR T3 MDifference
Reach390mm445+55 mm
Stack602.3mm600−2 mm
Head tube angle67°66.5−0.5°
Seat tube angle75.5°75.5±0.0°
Effective top tube527mmnot listed
Chainstay length437mm437±0 mm
Wheelbase1115mmnot listed
BB dropnot listednot listed
BB height332mmnot listed
Standover756mmnot listed
Seat tube length375mmnot listed
Fork length530mmnot listed
Head tube length95mmnot 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

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

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.

PartSpecialized Chisel ShimanoShimanoYeti ASR T3T3 X0 AXS TRANSMISSION
FrameSpecialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5Yeti ASR
ForkRockShox ReconRockShox SID Ultimate SL
Rear shockX-Fusion PRO-02RockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate
ShifterShimano DeoreSRAM Pod Controller
DerailleurShimano Deorenot listed
CassetteShimano Deore M6100not listed
ChainKMC X12EPTnot listed
TireSpecialized Ground Control, Specialized Fast Traknot listed
HubShimano MT410-Bnot listed
BrakeShimano Deore M4100Yeti Motive Silver
Dropper postTranzX Droppernot listed
SeatpostTranzX Droppernot listed
SaddleSpecialized Power Sportnot listed

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