2027 Specialized Chisel vs 2026 Yeti ASR T3
The L is the Yeti ASR T3 size closest to your L (Low) Specialized Chisel. 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 in L (Low), the Yeti ASR T3 in L places the top of the head tube 10 mm lower and 5 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
- −5 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −7 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Chisel, L (Low)Yeti ASR T3, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Chisel L (Low) | Yeti ASR T3 L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 470mm | 465 | −5 mm |
| Stack | 620mm | 610 | −10 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66.5° | 66.5 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 75.5° | 75.5 | ±0.0° |
| Effective top tube | 634mm | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 437mm | 439 | +2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1208mm | 1201 | −7 mm |
| BB drop | 36mm | not listed | |
| BB height | 336mm | not listed | |
| Standover | 787mm | not listed | |
| Seat tube length | 450mm | not listed | |
| Fork length | 530mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 125mm | not listed |
Differences are the Yeti ASR T3 minus the Specialized Chisel. Full charts: 2027 Specialized Chisel, 2026 Yeti ASR T3.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized ChiselYeti 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 ChiselChisel | 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 | SRAM SL S100 Shift | SRAM Pod Controller |
| Derailleur | SRAM S200 Eagle | not listed |
| Cassette | SRAM SX Eagle | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM S100 | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM S100 | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM PowerSpline | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Ground Control, Specialized Fast Trak | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM DB4 | Yeti Motive Silver |
| Dropper post | TranzX Dropper | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Sport | not listed |
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