Chisel

The Chisel is the lightest, fastest alloy full suspension bike in the world, delivering 18.4% weight savings compared to the closest competitor. It shares geometry and kinematics from Specialized's World Cup-ready Epic 8 mountain bike, offering performance whether you're racing competitively or enjoying local trail rides. Thanks to D'Aluisio Smartweld technology, the Chisel features the lightest aluminum XC frameset in its class. Each frame tube is highly manipulated with continuously-varied wall thicknesses and shaping that deliver stiffness for efficiency and ride-smoothing compliance for comfort and optimal control. With 110mm of Ride Dynamics tuned suspension, the Chisel's high-performance pedigree traces directly to the Epic 8. The advanced suspension kinematics, Ride Dynamics tuned suspension, and progressive geometry honed on technical World Cup courses enable the Chisel to handle varied terrain with confidence and speed. The Chisel is the most efficient pedaling bike in its class, thanks to geometry and kinematics derived from the World Cup racing Epic 8 platform. The steep seat tube positions the rider in the optimal pedaling position, while honed anti-squat reduces pedal-bob, translating every watt applied to the pedals into maximum forward motion. The bike features a flex stay rear end for class-leading suspension performance while eliminating the extra weight and maintenance associated with traditional pivot designs. Extensive field and lab testing prove that the Chisel achieves the efficiency, control, and light-weight of a flex stay design in advanced alloy. The one-piece hydroformed seat tube integrates the seat tube pivot, main pivot, and BB shell, shaving extra material and weight compared to traditional designs where the seat tube is typically just a tube with pivots and BB shell welded on.