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2026 Specialized Chisel

XC

The 2026 Specialized Chisel sits more aggressive than most XC bikes, with a slacker head angle and a shorter rear center. Reach 390 to 495 mm. The Chisel build comes with SRAM NX Eagle shifting and Specialized Alloy wheels.

Source: specialized.com. Checked .

Key facts

Model
Chisel
Model year
2026
Type
XC
Drivetrain
SRAM NX Eagle
Rear shock
X-Fusion PRO-02
Source
specialized.com
Checked

Geometry by size

2026 Specialized Chisel geometry drawing, size M (High)Side view of the 2026 Specialized Chisel frame in size M (High), drawn to scale from its published geometry, with lettered dimension lines.J 1177A 445mmB 606mmJ 1177mmH 437mmC 602mmD 67.0°E 75.5°F 110mmG 410mmN 342mmL 777mmM 530mm
Geometry drawing, size M (High), to scale.
2026 Specialized Chisel geometry by size
MeasurementXSXS (High)XS (Low)SS (High)S (Low)MM (High)M (Low)LL (High)L (Low)XLXL (High)XL (Low)
Reach(mm)390390 (from the manufacturer)390 (from the manufacturer)415415 (from the manufacturer)415 (from the manufacturer)445445 (from the manufacturer)445 (from the manufacturer)470470 (from the manufacturer)470 (from the manufacturer)495495 (from the manufacturer)495 (from the manufacturer)
Stack(mm)Not available602.3 (from the manufacturer)602.3 (from the manufacturer)593593 (from the manufacturer)593 (from the manufacturer)606606 (from the manufacturer)606 (from the manufacturer)620620 (from the manufacturer)620 (from the manufacturer)629629 (from the manufacturer)629 (from the manufacturer)
Head tube angle(°)Not available67 (from the manufacturer)66.5 (from the manufacturer)Not available67 (from the manufacturer)66.5 (from the manufacturer)Not available67 (from the manufacturer)66.5 (from the manufacturer)Not available67 (from the manufacturer)66.5 (from the manufacturer)Not available67 (from the manufacturer)66.5 (from the manufacturer)
Seat tube angle(°)75.575.5 (from the manufacturer)75.5 (from the manufacturer)75.575.5 (from the manufacturer)75.5 (from the manufacturer)75.575.5 (from the manufacturer)75.5 (from the manufacturer)75.575.5 (from the manufacturer)75.5 (from the manufacturer)75.575.5 (from the manufacturer)75.5 (from the manufacturer)
Effective top tube(mm)527527 (from the manufacturer)527 (from the manufacturer)565565 (from the manufacturer)565 (from the manufacturer)602602 (from the manufacturer)602 (from the manufacturer)634634 (from the manufacturer)634 (from the manufacturer)664664 (from the manufacturer)664 (from the manufacturer)
Chainstay length(mm)437437 (from the manufacturer)437 (from the manufacturer)437437 (from the manufacturer)437 (from the manufacturer)437437 (from the manufacturer)437 (from the manufacturer)437437 (from the manufacturer)437 (from the manufacturer)437437 (from the manufacturer)437 (from the manufacturer)
Wheelbase(mm)11151115 (from the manufacturer)1115 (from the manufacturer)11411141 (from the manufacturer)1141 (from the manufacturer)11771177 (from the manufacturer)1177 (from the manufacturer)12081208 (from the manufacturer)1208 (from the manufacturer)12371237 (from the manufacturer)1237 (from the manufacturer)
BB drop(mm)46Not available46 (from the manufacturer)36Not available36 (from the manufacturer)36Not available36 (from the manufacturer)36Not available36 (from the manufacturer)36Not available36 (from the manufacturer)
BB height(mm)326332 (from the manufacturer)326 (from the manufacturer)336342 (from the manufacturer)336 (from the manufacturer)336342 (from the manufacturer)336 (from the manufacturer)336342 (from the manufacturer)336 (from the manufacturer)336342 (from the manufacturer)336 (from the manufacturer)
Standover(mm)756756 (from the manufacturer)756 (from the manufacturer)777777 (from the manufacturer)777 (from the manufacturer)777777 (from the manufacturer)777 (from the manufacturer)787787 (from the manufacturer)787 (from the manufacturer)790790 (from the manufacturer)790 (from the manufacturer)
Seat tube length(mm)375375 (from the manufacturer)375 (from the manufacturer)392392 (from the manufacturer)392 (from the manufacturer)410410 (from the manufacturer)410 (from the manufacturer)450450 (from the manufacturer)450 (from the manufacturer)500500 (from the manufacturer)500 (from the manufacturer)
Fork length(mm)530530 (from the manufacturer)530 (from the manufacturer)530530 (from the manufacturer)530 (from the manufacturer)530530 (from the manufacturer)530 (from the manufacturer)530530 (from the manufacturer)530 (from the manufacturer)530530 (from the manufacturer)530 (from the manufacturer)
Head tube length(mm)9595 (from the manufacturer)95 (from the manufacturer)9595 (from the manufacturer)95 (from the manufacturer)110110 (from the manufacturer)110 (from the manufacturer)125125 (from the manufacturer)125 (from the manufacturer)135135 (from the manufacturer)135 (from the manufacturer)
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Stock build

Chisel24 parts

Frame

Specialized D''Aluisio Smartweld M5
Frame

Suspension

RockShox Recon
ForkFrom the manufacturer: Wheel size 29From the manufacturer: Travel 120mmFrom the manufacturer: Front axle / spacing 15x110 (Boost)From the manufacturer: Offset 42mm
Rear shockFrom the manufacturer: Eye-to-eye length 190mmFrom the manufacturer: Stroke 40mmFrom the manufacturer: Spring type AirFrom the manufacturer: External adjustments compression and rebound

Drivetrain

SRAM SL NX Eagle
ShifterFrom the manufacturer: Speeds 12From the manufacturer: Actuation type Mechanical
SRAM NX Eagle
DerailleurFrom the manufacturer: Speeds 12From the manufacturer: Maximum cog 50 t
SRAM NX Eagle
CassetteFrom the manufacturer: Speeds 12From the manufacturer: Range 11-50
SRAM NX Eagle
Chain
Chainring
Bottom bracket

Wheels & Tires

Specialized Ground Control
TireFrom the manufacturer: Wheel size 29From the manufacturer: Width 2.35
TireFrom the manufacturer: Wheel size 29From the manufacturer: Width 2.35From the manufacturer: Tubeless ready

Brakes

SRAM DB6
BrakeFrom the manufacturer: Brake type hydraulic disc
SRAM DB6
BrakeFrom the manufacturer: Brake type hydraulic disc
SRAM DB6
Rotor
SRAM DB6
Rotor

Cockpit

StemFrom the manufacturer: Bar clamp diameter 31.8mmFrom the manufacturer: Rise 7°From the manufacturer: Material Aluminum
Specialized Standard 1.1/8"-1.5"
Headset

Seatpost & Saddle

TranzX Dropper
Dropper post
SaddleFrom the manufacturer: Base / shell Body Geometry

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Chisel SX22 parts

Frame

Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld
FrameFrom the manufacturer: Rear travel 110mm

Suspension

RockShox Judy Silver
ForkFrom the manufacturer: Wheel size 29From the manufacturer: Front axle / spacing 9 QR / 15 x 110From the manufacturer: Steerer diameter 1 1/8 Aluminum / 1 1/8 Alum / 1 1/8 Steel / 1.5 Tapered AlumFrom the manufacturer: Brake mount 160 mm min / 220 mm maxFrom the manufacturer: Stanchion diameter 30mmFrom the manufacturer: Spring type Solo Air / CoilFrom the manufacturer: External adjustments TurnKey damper
Rear shockFrom the manufacturer: Spring type AirFrom the manufacturer: External adjustments compression and rebound

Drivetrain

ShifterFrom the manufacturer: Compatibility 1x12 EagleFrom the manufacturer: Weight 115 g
Derailleur
ChainringFrom the manufacturer: Speeds 12
Bottom bracket

Wheels & Tires

TireFrom the manufacturer: Tubeless ready
TireFrom the manufacturer: Tubeless ready

Brakes

RotorDiameter 200mmWeight 192 g
RotorDiameter 200mmWeight 192 g

Cockpit

HandlebarFrom the manufacturer: Clamp diameter 31.8mmFrom the manufacturer: Material AluminumFrom the manufacturer: Backsweep 8°From the manufacturer: Upsweep 6°
StemFrom the manufacturer: Bar clamp diameter 31.8mmFrom the manufacturer: Rise 7°From the manufacturer: Material Aluminum
Specialized Trail
Grips

Seatpost & Saddle

TranzX dropper internal routing
Dropper postFrom the manufacturer: Insertion length 125mm
SaddleFrom the manufacturer: Base / shell Body Geometry

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Quick answers

Which size or configuration labels have geometry for the 2026 Specialized Chisel?
Geometry is listed for XS, XS (High), XS (Low), S, S (High), S (Low), M, M (High), M (Low), L, L (High), L (Low), XL, XL (High), and XL (Low).
What are the reach and stack of the 2026 Specialized Chisel in size M (High)?
In size M (High), reach is 445 mm and stack is 606 mm.
What is the head tube angle of the 2026 Specialized Chisel?
The head tube angle is 67 degrees in size M (High).
What does the 2026 Specialized Chisel ship with?
The stock build includes Specialized D''Aluisio Smartweld M5, RockShox Recon, SRAM SL NX Eagle, and Specialized Alloy.
Which years of the Specialized Chisel are on Quiver?
Quiver has the Specialized Chisel for 2026, 2027, 2025, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2019, and 2018.

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