Build complete. 21.3lbs as seen in picture (Small frame)

Great riding bike, very pleased. The only thing I would do is trade it for one in Red.

 

Cool looking bike ... and down to 21 pounds ... wow ... nice job!

 

definitely more compliant than Superfly (I had a 2017 one) on the rear. On techy terrain

the rear ​

doesn't hurt so much . With wide tires and a Trail fork this bike would be a good all rounder.

The only thing I dont like is the post, I am used to enduro bikes and the dropper thing, placing a dropper on that bike would be a bit overkill, I guess I'll just up and down the post manually until I can afford a real light dropper, it has internal routing.

A carbon post would amplify the compliance on the rear I guess

 

Most of the parts on this build were carried over from my Lenz Milk Money, I retained the dropper post as it has kinda spoiled me. (I run one on my Jones as well), it's an external one so not as clean a solution, though I did route what I could inside the frame)

My goal was to have an all-around hardtail... the lightweight builds on this thread are oh-so droolworthy though!

 

I am looking a lev ci 120. Weight is really light for that kind of bike. In july maybe. For now I will only ride light terrain in that. Staying behind the saddle my belly suffers haha

 

Hi guys,

I am in a little dilemma and hope you can help. Just ordered a nice Chisel 2018 for my wife in size S. She is about 5'5 (167cm) and there are two charts about chisel sizing around. One ends size S with 5'6, another with 5'5.

It would be not such a problem if my wife would know her bike size. We had a medium 2009 26" Epic some months and now she likes to ride more.

So, good priced Chisel only available in S here in Germany - my plan is to get it on a GX eagle. If you say size S is way too short I like the plan to get an 2018 Epic HT in M, which is also good priced right now over here and stay on 1x11, so the price difference would be around 400$ in the end.

As said, she is 167cm, her innerleg is around 79cm and she weighs 55kg.
The bike will be used for smooth riding, no hardcore action.

What do you think? Stay on S or cancel the order and go with the Epic M?
Anyone got pictures of a setup like hers?

 

Timjen,
Sizing a bike for another person is hard. But, it looks like she can be well on a medium Chisel or Epic HT. Perhaps change the 90mm stem to a 75mm or 60mm stem.
Now, an Epic HT for $400 more it’s tempting.

 

I'd say medium and shorter stem. My wife is about that size and rides a medium Jett, which is just a little shorter in reach.

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Thank you, I mailed to some guys and girls at instagram, who seem to be 5'5 too. The answers also tend to M. Tomorrow the S Chisel will arrive, but for now I think it was a fault to order it in this size.

If we go to the Epic - is there a huge difference between the Judy and a Reba RL? I mean 400 bucks and a Carbon frame with a better (?) Fork with just loosing one gear doesn't sound that bad.

 

Hello, I am having a good time with my bike now since I do a lot of road, 30T looks really tiny for me. 32T would be my go, if oval better.

Now, I was looking and realized this Stout pro is different to Stout xc, it is confirmed a direct mount Sram standard (with 3 screws on the inside)..

I am about to buy this: https://www.wolftoothcomponents.com...onents.com/collections/mountain/products/elliptical-chainring-sram-direct-mount

Im not sure if the crankset is native boost, or it is fixed with a chainring boosted and normal crank, then I can pick standard or boosted. My guess is the crankset is boosted so I should pick the standard chainring, Doesnt look like it has an offset but im not sure.

My bike is the comp 1x red red colour - 2019

 

It's hard to say from a photo, but I would agree that she looks a little cramped on the bike. I'd head to a shop to get an opinion. On a positive note, her t-shirt matches the bike

 

Here's my 2018 Comp. Stock so far, weighs 12.09 without pedals, size M.

 

Comp 1x versus the expert - currently debating if the price difference is worth it?

I'm thinking about getting a Chisel for doing XC-style training and maybe a race or two, but also to replace my Cyclocross commuter-bike. Getting fed up with the narrow tires, curly bars and stiff front, especially in the snow.

I have a set of Roval Carbon wheels that I could stick on it for racing, so that would probably help a bit with the weight. My concerns are the Judy fork and crank. Are they ok/adequate? Any other weak spots?

I've got other bikes for AM/Enduro/trail, so I'm not looking to build another trail bike Will want to keep it light & snappy.

 

the crank is good, light. Just today i swapped the chainring for a 32 oval (its 3mm offset btw) direct mount and all the stuff, it is the pro versión of stour crank.

As for the judy, in techy sections is indeed flexy, when sprinting hard on steep climb you can feel a bit of flex too but nothing too noticeable. I want it for mainly xc but capable of Trail riding. Reba is a bit better but I wouldnt think way better if you want for mostly road and fire roads Judy is ok, It doesn´t makes sense to get a better fork if your not riding full mountain, invest that money on carbón seatpost.

BTW rims are 25 mm internal, narrow tires wouldnt fit that well on that rim

The rest of the build is really solid, wide bars, good drivetrain, brakes are Ok for the bike, tires rolls really hard, the rear hub it feels cheap, that would be it. Spesh specced that bike really good, it is rare, most of the time they give **** components for that range of bike. Im happy

 

hi,may i inquire what size is ur chisel and what height are you?

 

hi may i know ur height for this nice rig?

 

queries

hi may i inquire wat frame size for dis nice rig?and wat height are u?

 

Maybe been asked before - the x1 comp has a stout pro crank. Which chainrings are compatible? Looks like cinch?

 

Not exactly the 1x Comp, but I just converted my 2x Comp (2018) to a 1x and used Shimano SLX Chainring and Cranks.
I know Shimano Deore and Deore XT work as well.

 

direct mount sRAM 3mm offset.

Crank is standard, need a boosted chainring (3mm) the same thing with all SRAM cranks

 

Thanks, never had a SRAM dm crank, but see chainrings are available (and expensive) locally. Will I need any pullers or special tools to swap rings?

(currently waiting for my Chisel to arrive, so need to nerd around a bit )

 

the vesion of the crank is similar to shimano cranks. preload nut, small alen keys for crank arm and you are done. Torx for remove and install chainring

 

Just posted my Chisel on the classifieds, hate to let it go, but it sadly sees no use.

If anyone is looking for a 2019, its ripe for the picking.

https://classifieds.mtbr.com/showpr...title=2019-specialized-chisel-expert-l-eagle-upgrade-magura-raceline-mt8&cat=38

 

Just picked up my 2019 Chisel Expert size large. Using a bathroom scale, the bike weighs 25 lb (tubeless, bottle cage, stem spacers, stock plastic pedals).

I wish the top tube was slightly lower, but it's not bad with about 3-3.5 inch clearance.

Found this build while searching around and just love how it looks with the skinwall tires:

 

chain and chainrings?

Guys,
have ridden my new Chisel X1 for daily commutes, and a few trail rides with spiked tires because of ice & snow. Well happy with this bike, and it's the perfect counterpart for my Stumpy. Feels a tad like my Epic FSR did, actually...

Anyway, couple of days ago we had mild weather and dry roads, so went for a gravel/asphalt ride. Fitted my Roval carbon wheels with Fast Traks, and it felt like a proper rocket compared to the Ice Spiker Pros, naturally.

But, I got a grinding noise after a few minutes, could even feel it through the pedals. Felt like a worn out chainring usually does. The cassette on the wheelset was a brand new GX11 - never used. It shifted perfectly, nothing off except the grinding noise & feel. Rode about 2hrs/40k, tried lifting the chain off the cogs to see if anything was off, but nope.

The chain and chainring have only done a few rides, so they're not worn at all.

Looking at it while riding, it almost looked like the chain was sticking to the chainring a bit (on the topside). So I was thinking maybe this chain isn't compatible with SRAM GX?

Put the standard wheels back on again, and the noise is gone.

Anyone have any ideas?

 

My Chisel

Here's a picture of my new Chisel! Built up with parts from my broken BMC FS01. RS-1 100mm fork, SRAM XX1 RD, GX 10-42 cassette, Guide RSC brakes, BearClaw Bicycle Company RicoChet wheelset (1600g). RF Next Carbon bars....and the stock heavy as sh!t seatpost. Weighs in at 22.1lbs

 

Here's a picture of my new Chisel! Built up with parts from my broken BMC FS01. RS-1 100mm fork, SRAM XX1 RD, GX 10-42 cassette, Guide RSC brakes, BearClaw Bicycle Company RicoChet wheelset (1600g). RF Next Carbon bars....and the stock heavy as sh!t seatpost. Weighs in at 22.1lbs View attachment 1240828

Nice! Congrats!

 

Hello from Spain, Happy to find this forum.

I have a Chisel Comp 2x converted to 1x and some more modification.

Someone to heavy seatpost, handlebar and wheels of origin?

the wheels are ready for tubeless?

 

Finally, finally got this onto some dirt today. Picked it up 2 weeks ago, then 3 snowstorms followed by muck on the trails. Frozen this morning at 23 so out I went.

First time on a 29'er. ‘19 Chisel Comp X1. Didn't feel as big as I expected, was a good ride. The larger wheels are like everybody says, they roll over roots, stumps and logs much easier than a 26" wheel. That lets you not worry as much as to what line you take thru stuff. Aluminum HT also accelerates really well, but I was actually surprised at how well it climbed the short stuff we deal with. X1 shifting as well had gearing that works, I was using pretty much the entire range of the cassette, excepting the 2 small and 2 large gears. Handlebars are huge at 750mm, which I got used to and there were no tree's on the Bethpage Long Island loop I do, that seemed too tight. I may cut down to 700 eventually, wil ride a few more times. Reach to bars seems a bit tight, may end up with a slightly longer stem.

All good though, this was my test ride on tight and twisty ST and it handled really well. Nobby Nic tires were seemingly pretty good, but with less than perfect conditions due to ruts, hard to tell when the speed goes up. That's for another day.

And did I say it’s a beautiful looking bike !

 

Finally, finally got this onto some dirt today. Picked it up 2 weeks ago, then 3 snowstorms followed by muck on the trails. Frozen this morning at 23 so out I went.

First time on a 29'er. '19 Chisel Comp X1. Didn't feel as big as I expected, was a good ride. The larger wheels are like everybody says, they roll over roots, stumps and logs much easier than a 26" wheel. That lets you not worry as much as to what line you take thru stuff. Aluminum HT also accelerates really well, but I was actually surprised at how well it climbed the short stuff we deal with. X1 shifting as well had gearing that works, I was using pretty much the entire range of the cassette, excepting the 2 small and 2 large gears. Handlebars are huge at 750mm, which I got used to and there were no tree's on the Bethpage Long Island loop I do, that seemed too tight. I may cut down to 700 eventually, wil ride a few more times. Reach to bars seems a bit tight, may end up with a slightly longer stem.

All good though, this was my test ride on tight and twisty ST and it handled really well. Nobby Nic tires were seemingly pretty good, but with less than perfect conditions due to ruts, hard to tell when the speed goes up. That's for another day.

And did I say it's a beautiful looking bike !

Thank you for your report... it gives me hope. I've been waiting five weeks now, and have only been able to ride twice on the snow and pavement. The sun is out and things are starting to melt, so things are improving. From what I can tell I think I'm going to really like this bike also. It's my first 29er also, coming from a 27.5 full suspension. Enjoy your new wheels!

 

Here's mine. Stock except for XT m8000 mechs, chain set and shifters, Nobby Nic's and an old m730 shark fin.

New wheels soon i hope. Cant decide between Hunt's XC wide (1647g) for about £300 and something like a Stans Crest on a Hope hub for about £600. I'd appreciate anyone's thoughts on wheels.

 

Here's mine. Stock except for XT m8000 mechs, chain set and shifters, Nobby Nic's and an old m730 shark fin.

New wheels soon i hope. Cant decide between Hunt's XC wide (1647g) for about £300 and something like a Stans Crest on a Hope hub for about £600. I'd appreciate anyone's thoughts on wheels.

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Nice! Congrats!

 

Hello,

Is the stock wheel set ready to tubelize or have a kit missing?

Thanks.

 

Yes, they are tubeless ready.