2019 Trek X-Caliber vs 2019 Specialized Chisel
The XL is the Specialized Chisel size closest to your XXL Trek X-Caliber. 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 Specialized Chisel
Compared with the Trek X-Caliber in XXL, the Specialized Chisel in XL places the top of the head tube 5 mm higher and 16 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 29 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +5 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −16 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −29 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +0.5°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −8 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Trek X-Caliber numbers we have for size XXL are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Trek X-Caliber XXL | Specialized Chisel XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 478 | 462mm | −16 mm |
| Stack | 628 | 633mm | +5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.3° | 69.8° | +0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 669 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 438 | 430mm | −8 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1183 | 1154mm | −29 mm |
| BB drop | 58 | 57.5mm | −1 mm |
| BB height | 316 | 312.5mm | −4 mm |
| Standover | 773 | 845mm | +72 mm |
| Seat tube length | 559 | 520mm | −39 mm |
| Head tube length | 120 | 125mm | +5 mm |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 74° | |
| Fork length | not listed | 506mm |
Differences are the Specialized Chisel minus the Trek X-Caliber. Full charts: 2019 Trek X-Caliber, 2019 Specialized Chisel.
Where each sits in its class
Trek X-CaliberSpecialized Chisel
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 | Trek X-Caliber7 | Specialized ChiselChisel Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Trek Alpha Gold | Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 |
| Shifter | Shimano Acera M3000 | not listed |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore M4020, Shimano Acera M3000 | not listed |
| Cassette | Shimano HG200 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X9 | not listed |
| Crankset | Shimano Acera MT210 | not listed |
| Pedals | VP 536 | not listed |
| Tire | Bontrager XR2 | not listed |
| Hub | Formula DC20, Formula DC2241 | not listed |
| Rim | Bontrager Connection | not listed |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | not listed |
| Saddle | Bontrager Arvada | not listed |
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