Almost done, till now 10.15kg, without pedals and 2 s-works bottle cages + emt multi-tool. Video soon

 

lookin' good ! what colorway is the frame, thank you

EDIT: first post btw ; )

 

Like it

 

Does anyone have a recommendation for a seat post clamp/collar? I picked up a chisel frame second-hand, but I can't seem to find a collar that fits. I've tried the Salsa liplock (30mm - too small) and the wolftooth (29.8mm - too small, 31.8 - too large).

 

Original Specialized diameter of the clamp is 30.8mm

I think 30.6 would still fit.
https://salsacycles.com/components/category/collars/flip-lock

Good call, ZigaK! Thank you! :thumbsup::thumbsup:

Typical Salsa, burley and beautifully made. It worked with no modification, but even fully open it squeezed the seatpost just enough to hold it a bit tighter than I like. This may have been due in part to the carbon paste I use to grip the carbon Cobble Gobbler post.

I used a Dremel and then some sand paper to take a little off the inside of the clamp. This released some of the clamping pressure remaining in the open position. Easier to move the post now. I'm still considering a dropper, but this will do in the meantime.

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I have gone the other way. Because I couldn't source the Salsa 30.6, I bought a Hope 31.8 and inserted a 0.5mm thick adapter, basically a 0.5 mm strip of metal, between the seatpost and the clamp.
It is not a perfect solution, I have to tighten it really hard, otherwise the post slowly slips down.

 

As a subject change,

I've had my Chisel for about a year. One thing I noticed right off, is it climbs like a scalded cat.

In discussion this past Sat. with 3 riding buddies, all on vintage 26" bikes, and as they asked me to slow down a bit, I commented that it's the bikes fault, the 29" wheels are faster and the geometry just makes the bike climb better than what I had used prior, a 2014 26" Stumpjumper FS.

They didn't believe the geometry could be that much better, that I must have lost weight or something.

Thoughts ?.

 

You could add some “carbon paste” the kind with small particulates in it to to help grab. I’d apply it to all the parts including the tube, metal shin and seat post.

 

Hi there, I'm waiting my Chisel arrive on next week, looking forward to build it with rigid forks.

 

Welcome, thank you, it`s 2020 - satin brushed chameleon tint/tarmac black

 

Hi, just done my setup

 

Hi, just done my setup
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I own the same chisel color black/white. Despite the epic HT, I also own in color black/white is 3 km/h faster, the chisel is a very good everyday bike! My Specialized Tarmac Road Bike, also color black/white, is my best and fastest bike.

 

Photo session

 

supernice !

 

Very nice bikes guys!

 

If there are any other UK readers, Mike's Bikes in Avimore have a Chisel X1 in L at half price, £750. Absolute bargain. I thought I was getting a good deal when I got 33% off at £1k.

 

Just checking in to say that I am running a 28/38 SLX FC-M7000 double with aftermarket Stronglight chainrings, and the frame clearance for the 38T is a wee bit better than for the 28T. Not that either is anything to be alarmed at. I am imagining a 36T single would fit right in. And—drumroll—it is a non-boost crankset on a boost frame! I have fitted a Rotor bottom bracket with one spacer ring on the drive side.

Wanting a lighter crankset with a single maybe but not sure if the Q-factor will be right.

 

Can somebody clarify the headset question once and for all please?

Lots of info above, but some saying 42/52 and some 44/56?

Based upon the stench doc for Hope https://www.hopetech.com/_repository/1/documents/HOPEHEADSETS2011Web.pdf I'm thinking number 2 top cup and type E bottom?

 

Yes.

The frame has cups inserted when you purchase it. You can drop standard 42/52 bearings into these, but I cannot think of standard aftermarket bearings that would fit due to the peculiar depths of the cups. You would need to go after the bearings made for the '17 Epic or something.

I went ahead and knocked the cups the hell out and put these in:
Top,
Bottom.

These just worked. Any others in this standard, e.g. KCNC or Cane Creek, will work as well.

For clarity: 44/56 are the inner diameters of the headtube, and 42/52 are the inner diameters of the cups pressed into the headtube when the headtube is larger like the Chisel's-or of the headtube that does not take any cups. So, some (ZS) headtubes take the cups, others (IS) have races and take bearings directly. That is pretty much all the difference between 42/52 and 44/56. I believe the bearings are 42/52 in both cases.

The "Tapered/E2" in the Hope document seems to be it.

Can somebody clarify the headset question once and for all please?

Lots of info above, but some saying 42/52 and some 44/56?

Based upon the stench doc for Hope https://www.hopetech.com/_repository/1/documents/HOPEHEADSETS2011Web.pdf I'm thinking number 2 top cup and type E bottom?

 

Not much going on lately on this thread....
I'm still riding my 2018 Chisel Comp and still loving it. It's an awesome bike.

 

I love that color. I liked all over for one. I ended up with a brushed finish. I really dig it though.

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I love this bike. It's more xc than I usually like. I wish it was just a little more playful (not my word but it works). It wheelies fine but pulling up for drops is a bit slow. It doesn't help that I'm another year older and more broken than last year. [emoji2369]

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That's a nice color too.
It's definitely a XC bike which I like, and well balanced.

 

loving my shizzle, the bike with the most fun out of the box i ever had!

will also upgrade some parts in the future, clipless pedals not mounted yet.

one thing, it started creaking after 200km. i think it comes from the bb, any advice? due to COVID crisis i can't go to my dealer.

bigups from germany :thumbsup:

 

My 2020 Chisel set up for bikepacking. Just waiting on a Jones H Bar to arrive. Haven't used it yet in anger for bikepacking. Got it just before the CV-19 hit here in Tassie.
Only been able to ride it around my area - forestry roads and 4wd tracks.

 

My 2020 Chisel set up for bikepacking. Just waiting on a Jones H Bar to arrive. Haven't used it yet in anger for bikepacking. Got it just before the CV-19 hit here in Tassie.
Only been able to ride it around my area - forestry roads and 4wd tracks. View attachment 1323723

Really cool, I'd like to set mine up similarly in the near future to dip my toe into the bikepacking world. Interested in how you adjust cockpit length to accommodate the sweep on a Jones bar.

Until then, mine continues to get the most mileage in my fleet lately due to trail closures. It's a great choice for mixed surface rides on pavement, gravel and off-the-radar singletrack.

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I'll play, I'm always up for an excuse to post a bike pic. Freshly washed post ride. The leaves are mostly off the trails, so I'll be switching over to lighter tires for the summer.

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Nice bikes everyone!
Glad to see some new posts on this thread.

 

In my opinion the Chisel is the best kept secret for a do it all XC, Trail, Gravel, Value rocket.

 

Besides a very good system configuration, it's got an OK fork and wheels, but they get the job done.

What as surprised and pleased me the most is how well it climbs. Geometry ?, I assume that's the reason, but as a Clyde I can state I'm not into hills, yet this bike goes up stuff no other bike I've owned could handle as well.

 

Hi there,

I also own a chisel, 2018 edition, matte black & red.

Did anyone here already use some frame protection on a Chisel? For instance, on the down tube and at the back of the seat tube, to protect against stones on gravel roads? Especially on a matte black version? If so, what product did you use and how did a look? Can you share pictures?
Since the tubes of this bike are so thin, I'm really curious about the effect...

 

Helicopter Tape. Amazon sells it.
I think I used the 2 inches in the downtube and 1 inch in the other areas.

 

Loving my Chisel - great for mixed surfaces, light and comfy. Got me thinking about building up a second as a singlespeed (if only they were available as frame-only in the UK! :madman: ).

Anyone got any advice/pics of Chisel singlespeed builds? Ta.

 

Any heavy riders in this bike? Taking a guy out that's 280. The wheels are a solid build. Just wondering how this frame fits will bigger guys.

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I asked specialised about this directly as I am big.

Chisel and Rockhopper rated to 130kg.

They will take more though.