[Grahammcs]

Interesting you say that I have just been looking at a lot of gravel vs Xc threads and articles wondering whether the chisel would make the ultimate ‘adventure’ fire road / gravel bike.

 

[rarofu66]

I have a 36t chainring on my Chisel. A 38t would likely fit no problem, and I'd guess a 40t would also work with a BB spacer on the drive side. On a related note, the more I ride this thing, the more it seems like the frame would make for a good base for a do-it-all drop bar bike.

What is your frame size?

 

[hawker800mech]

On a related note, the more I ride this thing, the more it seems like the frame would make for a good base for a do-it-all drop bar bike.

Agreed! Bike shop I visited when looking at another frame told me about the Chisel and said he'd love to get one and make it a gravel grinder.

 

[Pisgah2000]

What is your frame size?

Medium.

Agreed! Bike shop I visited when looking at another frame told me about the Chisel and said he'd love to get one and make it a gravel grinder.

Interesting you say that I have just been looking at a lot of gravel vs Xc threads and articles wondering whether the chisel would make the ultimate 'adventure' fire road / gravel bike.

I'm convinced that "old-style" XC 29er frames are the way to go for gravel/adventure bikes. I had a few (CX-based, to be fair), and my drop-bar 2011 Lynskey Ridgeline is more fun than any of those, at least for how and where I ride. No silly, half-baked suspension compromises required for a comfy, grippy, surprisingly fast ride. It's also not awful on tame singletrack. The one issue with that bike (which it hasn't really proven to be an issue at all) is that it has a fairly long TT, so I have to run a 45mm, 0 degree stem for a good fit. The Chisel has a shorter TT, so it should be able to run a longer stem. If nothing else, it won't look quite as strange. Ha.

Anyway, somebody should build one up. I'm tempted, but then I'd have nothing to do with the Lynskey... and I really like that bike.

 

[Grahammcs]

I'm convinced that "old-style" XC 29er frames are the way to go for gravel/adventure bikes. I had a few (CX-based, to be fair), and my drop-bar 2011 Lynskey Ridgeline is more fun than any of those, at least for how and where I ride. No silly, half-baked suspension compromises required for a comfy, grippy, surprisingly fast ride. It's also not awful on tame singletrack. The one issue with that bike (which it hasn't really proven to be an issue at all) is that it has a fairly long TT, so I have to run a 45mm, 0 degree stem for a good fit. The Chisel has a shorter TT, so it should be able to run a longer stem. If nothing else, it won't look quite as strange. Ha.

Anyway, somebody should build one up. I'm tempted, but then I'd have nothing to do with the Lynskey... and I really like that bike.[/QUOTE]

Problem is i never was a roadie and was never keen on drop bars.

You can see why gravel bikes are becoming popular though. Roadies hitting the fire roads.

The thing is these days new ttrail bikes are like my old motorcross bikes without the engine. The electric ones with an engine.

They aren't what mountain bikes used to be about back in the day.

We used to off road cycle on bmx's As kids and the mtb's of the day accommodated you growing up and gave you gears.

No suspension just the option of Walkie talkies ha ha

I want something old school with no frills.

The chisel fits that bill.

I still have two early 90's Marins Eldridge grade and pine mountain and the chisel reminds me of those but better.

I think I'm going to do a retro build with the chisel and may even throw on some bar ends.

She can be my midlife crisis!

 

[Grahammcs]

Well retroesque should I say but with new parts obviously.

Slim and fast.

Which is now what I ain’t!!

Ha ha.

 

[Tyrich88]

Does anyone know the size of largest chainring that the Chisel frame can accommodate?

I ran a 34 with absolutely no issues. Could have run bigger but it wasnt needed. I would say 36 would be the biggest but i'm not positive on that.

 

[jmitchy]

Hello, first post & just picked up a 2019 chisel comp X1 which will be my first MTB in almost 20 years.
Wow, times have changed....

1st ride today was curtailed by a thunderstorm but I hope to use it at the weekend.

My question, (and apologies as I know I could strip the parts and find out, but I don't have time at the moment)
I am also after a bigger chainring, 30t is too low for the gentle gradients and forest trails of Suffolk (UK).

What type of direct mount are the rings on the 'Stout-pro' crankset? I see various fitment types available and have no idea what to choose.
Also, as it's a boost rear end, I assume I need the 3° offset ring, is that correct?

I am thinking of changing the bars as I would prefer a riser, the more rise the better. In the UK the choice seems to mainly be use, selcof (on one) or renthal for a 40mm+ rise and a sensible weight, although I am not sure what the weight saving will be.
The selcof bars are tempting at £35 and 150g, but the gold renthals are what I lust after. Anyone used any of these?

Oh, and the cheap pedals that came with it are creaking already, they will have to go.

 

[Grahammcs]

Hi,

I believe that the stout pro is a sram three bolt arrangement if I remember correctly.

I have the same setup on my Rockhopper 1X and have sourced one from a chisel comp for the chisel expert frame as well.

I contacted specialised and they do do a stout 32 tooth as an option but bigger than that and you have to go aftermarket.

Yes you need a boost offset ring.

 

[j102]

I have a 36t chainring on my Chisel. A 38t would likely fit no problem, and I'd guess a 40t would also work with a BB spacer on the drive side. On a related note, the more I ride this thing, the more it seems like the frame would make for a good base for a do-it-all drop bar bike.

Is it a 38t on a 1X setup? I'm running it 1X with a 34t chainring, and wouldn't mind at least a 36t chainring.

 

[monocongo]

Seat post clamp for Specialized Chisel frame?

Can someone recommend a seat post clamp for the 2020 Chisel? I need a new one and the ones I've tried have been just a tad too large (for example this one Pro-Fit Seatpost Clamp).

What size do I need to look for? The seat post diameter is 27.2mm and I assume I should use one that's 28.6mm but the 31.8mm seems to fit until I tighten it all the way and I realize I need the next size down.

Maybe I just go to my local Specialized shop and have them sort it out for me?

Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

 

[ZigaK]

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.

 

[flypower]

I have a 36t chainring on my Chisel. A 38t would likely fit no problem, and I'd guess a 40t would also work with a BB spacer on the drive side. On a related note, the more I ride this thing, the more it seems like the frame would make for a good base for a do-it-all drop bar bike.

Lael Wilcox set her Epic up with drop bars and Sram AXS during her Tour Divide 2019 ride. Plenty of photos of it around. She rode it with a Rock Shox SID. I thought it looked really good and would like to try it some day. She's also got a Diverge so it was cool to see the Epic taken.

 

[Gios78]

Just picked up a Chisel Expert. I was wondering if anyone knew if a 27IW wheel like a Santa Cruz Reserve 27 or I9’s 27 Trail would fit with Ikon 23s f/r?

 

[JCL]

Can someone recommend a seat post clamp for the 2020 Chisel? I need a new one and the ones I've tried have been just a tad too large (for example this one Pro-Fit Seatpost Clamp).

What size do I need to look for? The seat post diameter is 27.2mm and I assume I should use one that's 28.6mm but the 31.8mm seems to fit until I tighten it all the way and I realize I need the next size down.

Maybe I just go to my local Specialized shop and have them sort it out for me?

Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

Bike Yoke Squeezy. Loads of $ but every size and exquisite.

 

[ZigaK]

Original Specialized diameter of the clamp is 30.8mm

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.

My mistake, I thought you needed a quick release type of the clamp.

 

[ToWaRR]

I have quick question, to put rear 180mm disc what adapter i need? For 160mm or 180mm?
Thnx.

 

[DETarch]

Just traded a Rove ST for this Chisel Comp. Stoked to get it out on some dirt soon!

So far I've added the tanwall Mezcals and set everything up tubeless, Ergon grips, and the Revelate frame bag. A new carbon bar is in the mail, and currently shopping for a carbon setback seatpost.

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[Grahammcs]

Nice

 

[Pisgah2000]

Lael Wilcox set her Epic up with drop bars and Sram AXS during her Tour Divide 2019 ride. Plenty of photos of it around. She rode it with a Rock Shox SID. I thought it looked really good and would like to try it some day. She's also got a Diverge so it was cool to see the Epic taken.

Cool. That looks like a great setup for the Tour Divide.

Is it a 38t on a 1X setup? I'm running it 1X with a 34t chainring, and wouldn't mind at least a 36t chainring.

Mine is a 36t 1x (11-36 cassette). I've had no issues. I could see some chain line/angle issues in the low end with something like a 10-50 though, especially with a 38t.

I have a spare wheelset sitting around, and I'm considering putting some 2.6 Vittoria Mezcals on them, just to see what it does to the bike. The rims are on the narrow side for a tire like that (24mm), so I don't think there will be any fitment issues. Has anybody done something similar?