New chisel built

I just got hold of a small chisel frameset. Gonna built it up light, hoping to get it below 10kg??

FRAME : CHISEL small
Fork: 2018 Rockshox sid rl
Grpset : sram xx1 with Raceface next sl cranks
Brakes : xtr race m9000
Cockpit: Tandell carbon bars and seatpost, ti bolts, newmen sl stem, Fizik gobi saddle
Wheelset: Tandell carbon rims internal 24mm in kelvar finish, cx ray spokes laced to newmen sl hubs

 

I just got hold of a small chisel frameset. Gonna built it up light, hoping to get it below 10kg??

FRAME : CHISEL small
Fork: 2018 Rockshox sid rl
Grpset : sram xx1 with Raceface next sl cranks
Brakes : xtr race m9000
Cockpit: Tandell carbon bars and seatpost, ti bolts, newmen sl stem, Fizik gobi saddle
Wheelset: Tandell carbon rims internal 24mm in kelvar finish, cx ray spokes laced to newmen sl hubs

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I think you will be way below 10kg with that setup.

With a factory weight of 24.4lb, you can drop a bunch just with new wheels and going tubeless.

 

Thing looks pretty sweet. Thoughts on putting a 120mm fork on it and using it as a lightweight "trail" bike for rooty east coast singletrack?? (charlotte nc).

 

120mm Fox 34 is going on mine.
Going for a "Hard Country" build. HT angle should end up around 69*, so no dump truck steering there. BB height, and everything else is acceptable for my style and location.

 

Could make it light in the front end on steep climbs and steer like a dump truck. Not sure it's worth it to spend that much coin on one just to find it doesn't work well. If you get a fork that can be converted from 120 to 100, and back, no harm in trying, but you may not have that 120 mm travel trail hardtail you were hoping for (if that is actually what you desire).

 

Any idea if this will fit 27.5x2.8 tires? I know my 120mm Pike will, but wondering about the frame?

 

Noob question on the expert 1x11 model...

If I wanted to swap out the 11x42 NX cassette for a XG-1150 10x42, would the hub need to be converted to XD? Hub spec below:

Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 32h

 

Yes and i dont think those hubs are able to be converted. You'd be better off getting a shimano cassette to upgrade unless you want to switch wheels altogether.

 

Yes, in the US. To my knowledge nothing is really "available" yet, but expected release dates start in August. I went through a sponsor shop to get one pre-ordered.

 

Ahhhh, ok. That makes more sense.
I've been checking the B2B site every chance i get, looking for them to be available... it never shows though haha. Beginning of august isn't too far off though.

 

Let's hope not, I just bought a 2018 S-WORKS Epic Hardtail.

I plan on getting a Chisel fairly soon.

 

Let's hope not, I just bought a 2018 S-WORKS Epic Hardtail.

I plan on getting a Chisel fairly soon.

So assuming the same build on both, the chisel will only be about a pound heavier. Which is impressive, especially with how light the Epic HT is!

Anxious to see how well the chisel rides. The allez smartweld is down right impressive, so hopefully they follow suit with the chisel.

 

Wheelbase for medium is over an inch longer than Stumpjumper hardtails of the past. That will change the ride noticeably.

 

My LBS is getting a couple of complete models in tomorrow i believe.
I will try to go grab some pics and weights and post them up.

Framesets still aren't available in anything but a large and XL in the US as of now.

 

Well, my CA Fade is an XL....just waiting for the call to come pick it up.

 

Just picked mine up today. Took a few quick pics. I'm about as casual as riders get, so I won't have any good feedback on how the bike rides.

Makes my old 26" look like a toy.

 

Looks Sweet!

Just picked mine up today. Took a few quick pics. I'm about as casual as riders get, so I won't have any good feedback on how the bike rides.

Makes my old 26" look like a toy.

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What's the stem length on the bike?

 

90mm

 

Awesome bike v10jon.. I like the satin finish on that one. Specialized did a great job with the cable routing. And the 29er really dwarfed that 26..

 

Great color combo!

 

Cool thing I just found out... the womens base level chisel that shows in the US as "Gloss Black / Chameleon" actually has logos that fade from black-blue-purple, like the sworks framesets in the chameleon colorway.

 

I have the red one coming in Friday. Giving my 2013 ht SJ to my niece who has an S-Works 2001 SJ that she rides and races occasionally. I have a 2014 SJ Evo Expert Carbon FSR but I ride the hardtail mostly simply because it is a better workout. Contrary to others, because I get off the seat or stand a lot on the hardtail I find my lower back and abdomen are far stronger if I consistently ride the ht bike. I am faster on the FSR though and use it in a race or two each year. I like this slightly longer wheelbase and slightly relaxed head angle associated with this Chisel.

 

Does anyone know if there is a XD Driver available for Chisel's stock hub?

 

I havent been able to get my hands on one just yet to see. But I would assume there is not a way to convert it to XD.

Probably would be a worth while investment to get a nice wheelset for it anyways. Then you can have the nice wheels set up with an XD and lighter cassette... and have a backup wheelset!

 

Teaser.....

Almost there, my rims just arrived and yet to be laced. 5.2kg wout chain, wheels, rotors, tyres, cassette and pedals. Rims at around 360g each, 24mm internal. Going to run tubeless with maxxis ikon maxxspeed 2.2.

 

Anybody know if the stock rims can be set up tubeless?

 

Yes, I have a chisel comp (U.K.) and can confirm that my stock wheels had 2bliss rim strips preinstalled. Only needed to add tubeless valves and sealant. Went on super easy, only used a track pump.

Annoying thing is that it only comes with a standard seat collar, and a quick release in 30.8 is simply not available. Only option is a dropper....

 

For those of you ordering framesets, i found these pictures earlier today.

Helped me make my decision!

So as soon as they are available in my size i'll be ordering the Cali Fade and throwing all my parts on it that have been waiting in my garage for a month.

 

Sorry for the sideways pic. I'm having a ton of trouble using this website on my iPhone. This bike was a replacement for an '11 Stump EVO ht 1x10.
I'm very happy with it as it's much smoother and having that extra gear also helps. I did swap out a few vital components and a few more could make it even lighter but here is my list of what's on it:

'18 Chisel Expert
Carbon Rovals w/2.3 GC and 2.3 FT
Sworks 700 flat bar w/xl Enduro grips
100mm stem (came with a 90)
Sworks seatpost 400mm
Phenom Pro 155
Spec rib cage II (plastic)
Shimano xt pedals

It weighed 25lbs with the carbon wheels and stock cockpit components. I was surprised I shaved that with carbon bits but none the less the bike still has a lot of room to lighten up. The Cali fade is a great looking frame but I couldn't pass up the price on this and pretty much was able to swap out a lot of parts. Carbon cranks and some smaller tires could easily shed another pound or so. The bike is still not as fast as my '14 Epic WC but still a great fast ht none the less.

 

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Sorry for the sideways pic. I'm having a ton of trouble using this website on my iPhone. This bike was a replacement for an '11 Stump EVO ht 1x10.
I'm very happy with it as it's much smoother and having that extra gear also helps. I did swap out a few vital components and a few more could make it even lighter but here is my list of what's on it:

'18 Chisel Expert
Carbon Rovals w/2.3 GC and 2.3 FT
Sworks 700 flat bar w/xl Enduro grips
100mm stem (came with a 90)
Sworks seatpost 400mm
Phenom Pro 155
Spec rib cage II (plastic)
Shimano xt pedals

It weighed 25lbs with the carbon wheels and stock cockpit components. I was surprised I shaved that with carbon bits but none the less the bike still has a lot of room to lighten up. The Cali fade is a great looking frame but I couldn't pass up the price on this and pretty much was able to swap out a lot of parts. Carbon cranks and some smaller tires could easily shed another pound or so. The bike is still not as fast as my '14 Epic WC but still a great fast ht none the less.

Interesting... the one we have in our LBS is 24# in bone stock config with plastic test ride pedals.
I'm shooting to get mine around 20 but hopefully less... we will see.
I will be ordering the cali fade, if they ever come available, and building it up with x01, carbon cockpit, control SL's and some raceface turbine cranks.

 

Yeah I was surprised too with the weight. Sounds like yours will hit the weight your shooting for. Love that Cali fade!!! SL's are on my list too, upgraditis is real

 

Yes it is! and I will say, I just got my new Control SL's in last week and they are awesome!
Can't wait to mount them up on the chisel and get to riding them!

I rode a stock chisel we just got in on saturday and the thing is FAST! Pumped to get this in as an alternative to the new epic i'll be ordering here in a few months!
I'm going all in on smartweld tech and building them both up decently nice.

After owning the allez smartwelds i'm sold on the tech. well worth the money.

 

Just got back from the shop.
Paid for my Cali Fade frameset and they said it should ship "any day now"

So hopefully more of these will be hitting stores soon.

 

Oh so impatient!!!!!

Everything is here except the frame. (the only thing I actually has to buy new was the forks)
Not sure what the frame weight is going to be, but estimating 1500g (for an XL) my build will be just under 23lbs. Trying to decide what wheels will replace my Stans Arch (1770g), but the Arch just may stay. A little beefier than other things out there, and they've been paid for for over a year.

Cali Fade frame XL
Fox 34 Factory Fork (29 boost)
Arch MK3 wheels
Maxxis Ardent Race 2.2 front/ Ikon 2.2 rear
XX1 cassette
XX1 chain
X01 Shifter/R. Der
Next SL Gen 4 cranks/RF Cinch 32t/RF BB
XTR trail pedals
Syntace P6 carbon seatpost
Enve RSR bars and Enve 70mm stem
Phenom S-works saddle
XT brakes/SLX rotors (ordering MT8's next month)

Ugh...come on Mr. Brown!!!!!

 

My red Chisel, a medium. It weighs 24 lbs 6 oz with Egg Beater pedals given 2 separate digital scales. I have it set up tubeless with lots of sealant. Wheelset isn't light but it appears extremely well built.

 

My red Chisel, a medium. It weighs right at 25 lbs with Egg Beater pedals given 2 separate digital scales. I have it set up tubeless with lots of sealant. Wheelset isn't light but it appears extremely well built. View attachment 1151128

Is that ur garage or a bike shop?

 

I rode my new Chisel today for the first time on a trail here and my first impression is that it rides somewhat more subdued than my previous 3 SJ hardtail 29ers. Still lively but I think the slacker head angle and slightly longer wheeelbase are noticeable.

 

were your stumpjumpers carbon or aluminum?

 

The waiting is killing me!

I ordered a Size medium Cali Fade about a month ago through my LBS and the waiting is murder. I am building it up with XT 11 sp drive train, XT brakes, SID RL, crest rims with DT Swiss 240 front hub 350 rear. Should be pretty light and fast! Anybody ordered a medium and gotten delivery yet.

 

I ordered a Size medium Cali Fade about a month ago through my LBS and the waiting is murder. I am building it up with XT 11 sp drive train, XT brakes, SID RL, crest rims with DT Swiss 240 front hub 350 rear. Should be pretty light and fast! Anybody ordered a medium and gotten delivery yet.

When i ordered mine the other day they said it should be shipping "any day now". So hopefully our long wait is over. I tried to wait until they were available to pay for one and order but i just kept buying parts with the money so it was getting dangerous haha.

Sounds like we are going to have some great builds going on around here!

I have a Boost reba thats never been ridden if anyone is interested in it for a chisel build.

Edit: Reba is sold.