[rakerdeal]

Kevin did you weigh your frame only before the build?

 

[jrhone]

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2021 Chisel build. Flat out amazing bike and rides like a dream. LBS built it for me but I had to source most everything for it. Slid in right at 20 lbs even. I am beyond pleased to say the least.

amazing build!! Great bike. How do u like the SiD? Planning on upgrading the fork to the SiD SL. 20 pounds?!?!? Wow. I was hoping to get mine under 25 without breaking the bank . Its a base chisel and bone stock with pedals and a command post dropper its 27.

 

[Kevin Matherne]

Kevin did you weigh your frame only before the build?

I did not do so and take a pic or remember actual weight. I do remember checking it and it was real close to what they say with headset and axle.

 

[Kevin Matherne]

amazing build!! Great bike. How do u like the SiD? Planning on upgrading the fork to the SiD SL. 20 pounds?!?!? Wow. I was hoping to get mine under 25 without breaking the bank . Its a base chisel and bone stock with pedals and a command post dropper its 27.

Enjoying the sid Sl a lot. I have had no issues with the local trails in SE Texas on it. Have not tried the rockier stuff in other areas here in the state but would not hesitate as it handles what my epic evo fs does locally no problem. Have a little over 500 hrs on it now and nothing to complain about.

 

[Jeremy05]

Has anyone that put carbon bars on your chisel noticed a big difference in reducing trail chatter? If so what bars did you use?

 

[jrhone]

Has anyone that put carbon bars on your chisel noticed a big difference in reducing trail chatter? If so what bars did you use?

great question. I am close to pulling the trigger on the specialized carbon bar unless there is a better option.

 

[protsi]

great question. I am close to pulling the trigger on the specialized carbon bar unless there is a better option.

Whisky carbon bar 35.

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[Jeremy05]

Do you notice a big difference from the Whisky bars? I'm trying to reduce some of the vibrations that come from the trail into my hands. I know Carbon is good at reducing vibration, but I was hoping for feedback if it is $150 good.

 

[protsi]

Do you notice a big difference from the Whisky bars? I'm trying to reduce some of the vibrations that come from the trail into my hands. I know Carbon is good at reducing vibration, but I was hoping for feedback if it is $150 good.

I have different bars. 31.8 carbon and the one in the pic. 35. I can say stick to 31.8 was gone make a difference is the length of the bar. Ufff I almost forget I have a FSA CARBON BAR I think is 720 and is the best in taking out vibrations. My2cents

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[Kevin Matherne]

Has anyone that put carbon bars on your chisel noticed a big difference in reducing trail chatter? If so what bars did you use?

Had the alloy on my epic then put the specialized carbon on it. Same exact configuration but it sure made a noticeable difference on vibration to the hand. Well worth it

 

[taiki]

The construction (tube thickness, carbon layup) of the particular bar is going to have more to do with compliance than the material it's made of. I have ridden some very compliant alloy bars (SQ Labs 30x) and some harsh stiff carbon bars (Raceface 35mm, older SC bars). I have had good luck with Enve carbon bars and have heard nothing but good things about OneUp's carbon bars

 

[mitnik]

Go OneUP, 20mm rise. It is great. Thank me later.

 

[Grahammcs]

Just read that the rear brake mount on the mk2 frame won’t fit a four piston calliper. Is this true?

Ruins my frame upgrade plans.

 

[jrhone]

Anyone know the weight in the stock wheels on the 2021 Chisel?

 

[JPGales]

Hi guys, this is my first post here after I've flet some Facebook Chisel owners groups. This place looks much nicer with actual content, opinions and Q&A's.
So here's my first contribution: In some regions the 2022 Chisel models are online on Specialized's website (Screenshots from France). As far as I see not much new apart from new paint schemes and a slight price increase (same as pretty much everywhere in the industry).
I originally wanted to build a LTD frame up but wasn't able to get my hands on one, so put my name down for the 2022 Gloss Red Fade Chisel Comp to replace my ageing 2016 Stumpjumper HT Carbon. My local government gives a grand for new complete bikes, so that helps getting over the LTD idea (those colors though...). According to my LBS they should be in in November, but that might change. Fingers crossed. Thanks for having me!

 

[jrhone]

2022s seem to have SRAM brakes and drivetrain vs the 2021 with Shimano. I prefer Shimano but it’s probably not a huge difference.

 

[JPGales]

2022s seem to have SRAM brakes and drivetrain vs the 2021 with Shimano. I prefer Shimano but it’s probably not a huge difference.

Yes you’re right, both models have Level T’s.

 

[Jeremy05]

What length stem did you end up using?

Wider bar and shorter stem made my Chisel just perfect for my rides
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[JPGales]

Has anyone here used a frame wrap on their chisel? If so, what brand did you go for and how’s the coverage?
I’ve checked out Invisiframe and Ridewrap, neither offer tailored kits for the chisel.

 

[Frantic29]

I ordered a 22 Chisel frame. This is my first bike build. Looks like I’m going end up with an XO1 Drivetrain although with probably am XT cassette. Planning on a SID Select 120mm fork but I’m not ruling out a FOX 32 or 34. My biggest question so far is the headset. I see conflicting posts and one thing say this works another says that. Some of you guys that built yours from the frame up. What headset did you go with?

Also, Anyone running a 2.4 on the rear? Thinking 2.4 Ikon and 2.6 Rekon for my general riding. While where I live is definitely XC it’s also definitely not well groomed with lots of rocks and roots. Want all the Cush I can get.

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