Any regrets?

Cheers mate, I'm absolutely frothing on it! [Wil]

Thanks very much mate! I thought the blue SID would be a bit much at first, but since building it up I'm stoked with how it's turned out 🤙 We get a lot of all-black bikes for testing, so it's nice to have something with a pop of colour! [Wil]

So much restraint 😂

Thanks mate, appreciate the feedback! [Wil]

I know what you mean Brady! I think there are spines out there that are still tingling from some of those earlier alloy hardtails 😂 [Wil]

Zaskar was what the first downhill riders used. Hardcore!

Amazing bike build but I would really like to see a breakdown of the price because it never quite make sense that what you can get from a factory bike

Hi, im thinking about buying the chisel. Do you also recommend it for riding trails and small jumps and all that stuff? Would also upgrade to 120 fork.

@@bengtr8745 yes. I ride all types of trails. Easy and technical. It’s a great all around bike. I don’t jump much but I think that more depends on your level of riding. It’s a great bike.

@@JordanHMay thanks! Hope I will be able to get a chisel soon :)

Nice one Bruno - those Control SL wheels are amazing! How much does your Chisel weigh with those wheels? [Wil]

@@FlowMountainBikeKZfaq 11,4 kg with pedals, lights and 2 bottle cages.

Glad you're digging your bike Lukas, and thanks for sharing your experience with the rear brake setup - that's good to know! [Wil]

Legend. Was looking at getting a complete comp and putting my XT 4 piston brakes on it until I watched this. Thanks for confirmation I can still do that 👍

Thanks mate, glad you dig it! [Wil]

Cheers mate! It's a Medium size to suit my 175cm height. Fits like a glove! [Wil]

Cheers Tim! We'll arrange to send the summer weather back your way ASAP - it's too hot here! [Wil]

@@FlowMountainBikeKZfaq lol

Cheers mate!

Cheers Eric! Good question on the Honzo - I guess it'll depend on your riding style and terrain. Those bikes are built up with some pretty burly parts, which makes them very capable but quite heavy. If you're looking to drop some weight, lighter wheels and faster tyres make the biggest difference for sure. [Wil]

Thanks mate, glad you found the video helpful! As others have mentioned in the comments, brake calliper clearance doesn't seem to be an issue if you're running a 180mm rotor. Regardless of rotor size, I think you'll be sweet with the Hope Tech 4 X2 brakes as those callipers are fairly small. I don't think there are any other whacky things to consider - the frameset comes with a headset supplied, the BB is threaded, and the seatpost diameter and Boost hub spacing are all normal standards. The Chisel is designed to work with a standard Boost 52mm chainline, so you don't need to source a wider 55mm crankset/chainring. Good luck with the rest of the build! [Wil]

Certini in England have chisel fire and water frames available, check out sizes on their website

@@jackbrady657 Thanks! Will check it out.

Same situation with me. been sniping a few online shops, second hand and so on for over a year. Scott scale 930 2022 about same price :(

I found a second hand ‘21 Chisel comp for 1/2 prove, it was barely used, and stripped it. Got the weight down under 10 kg now, including pedals but without a dropper. Really like the bike, there is something cool to a sturdy metal bike that just works.

@@basrutten1767 Good for you, mate! Where did you find it?

They got longer. Reach on mine is 418, new Chisels are 430. The head tube went from 69.8 to 68 degrees.

I am 5’10 and my chisel is perfect for my size

Medium

I'd agree - I was going to do exactly that, but availability on complete bikes was an issue. If you can get your hands on one though, that'd be the smart way to go for sure. [Wil]

@@FlowMountainBikeKZfaq nevertheless, your bike looks awesome! Good job!

Hi there Jose! The handlebar is an integrated bar/stem from Bontrager. It has a 750mm width and a virtual length of 70mm. [Wil]

@@FlowMountainBikeKZfaq Tenks, reggards. 😃

Hey Alberto! I've not tried it personally, but there are quite a few Chisel owners who have and seem to like it. Specialized doesn't recommend it however, as the frame is only rated for use with up to a 110mm fork. That's what I'll be trying next - we've got a RockShox SID Ultimate and a Fox 34 SC that we're going to be doing a head-to-head review on, and I'll be testing those forks at 110mm travel. If you're interested, keep an eye on flowmountainbike.com for that review. [Wil]

Nice one Pepe! I understand that Specialized rates the Chisel frame for use with up to a 110mm travel fork. That means fitting a 120mm travel fork will void the warranty - something to bear in mind. I've not ridden my Chisel with a bigger fork yet, but I'm keen to try it out! [Wil]

Did you end up doing the upgrade? I am also considering putting the bomber on mine, but I'd stick with 100mm because it has the same axle to crown as stock and won't void the warranty. I believe the 34mm stanchions will make a bigger difference than the 20mm of extra travel.

Yep - there was clearance for a 4-piston SLX calliper on our size Medium test bike. [Wil]

As in, putting on lighter components? [Wil]

I think it depends on both the tyre in question and what kind of ride quality you're after. On this bike, I personally quite like the more rounded profile of the 2.35in tyres on the Crank Brothers XCT rims. It gives them a little more compliance, and the tyre inserts help to add some sidewall stability - it's a really nice balance that suits my size and riding style well. Heavier riders may appreciate the added sidewall support that comes from running a wider rim, though again it'll depend on the tyre that's being fitted. We're also testing a Giant Anthem at the moment, which came supplied with a set of 2.35in Maxxis Rekon Race tyres fitted to 30mm wide rims. The tyre profile was far too square however, resulting in unpredictable cornering traction and less overall compliance. That stands to reason, as those tyres are really designed for 25mm wide rims. I've since sourced some 2.4in Wide Trail tyres (which production bikes will come with), and traction is much better as a result. [Wil]

@@FlowMountainBikeKZfaq Thanks for the response, it's wicked as always, Wil.

The stock chisel has 2.3" tires on 25mm rims.

@@theymademepickaname1248 I don't think there's a 2.3 WT tire though.

The Fuze Comp ships with 29mm inner rims and 2.6 tyres…. Specialized Eliminator, they are huge for a 2.6, despite the 29mm.

i have a Old School Ghost Lector EBS with Manitou R7 MRD und other Tune/Schmolke customs... = 7,3kg

How is the geo changes due to the longer fork?

Hi Japhet! All the build specs can be found here: flowmountainbike.com/tests/specialized-chisel-review-ltd-2022/ [Wil]

Yep. If you want travel build a Fuze M4 frame up with a 130 or 150.

I'm on a Medium size to suit my 175cm height. [Wil]

If you're in between sizes, I'd recommend upsizing if you can, though it might depend on how you want your cockpit setup. Going for a larger frame size will allow you to run a shorter stem, while getting a longer wheelbase for more stability. If you prefer a racier setup though, the smaller size will mean you can run a longer stem and achieve a lower and more aggressive position. FWIW, I stand at 175cm tall and I'm on the Medium frame with a 70mm stem and 750mm wide bars, and it fits me really well. Hope that helps! [Wil]

That's a Medium size mate! [Wil]

If you're looking at the single bottle setup, that's a Camelbak Podium: camelbak.com.au/products/podium?variant=39476851605685 The dual bottle setup is a set of Purist water bottles with SID logos that we were sent from RockShox. Doesn't look like they're listed on the SRAM website, though I did manage to find the ZIPP version: www.sram.com/en/service/models/ac-pur-wbtl-a1 [Wil]

Not too sure Joel, as we've not had one in to test. Based on the spec, I reckon it would probably be around the 12kg mark. [Wil]

They're the standard tubeless valves that come supplied with the Crankbrothers Synthesis XCT 11 wheels, though I've added some Granite Designs valve caps that are made from machined alloy and have a valve core tool built into them. [Wil]

I'm 175cm tall and I'm on a medium Chisel. It fits me well, but if you're a bit taller than me then chances are you'll want to check out the large size. That said, it may come down to what kind of cockpit you want to run - if you're after a more aggressive setup for XC racing, having a shorter reach and a longer stem with narrower bars may be preferable. [Wil]

I’m 176cm 5/10 and I’m on the large size and love it.

Are u using 2 or 4 piston ?

@@arifazhari7598 pistons ? 🤔

9.73kg without tyre inserts. Bit more info on weights and spec here: flowmountainbike.com/tests/specialized-chisel-review-ltd-2022/

Thanks Tim! [Wil]

It might depend on the paint job - our Medium size test bike weighed in at 1,500g on the nose. That's including the thru-axle, headset cups, derailleur hanger and chainstay armour. I suspect a raw frame without those other bits will be pretty close to the 1,400g claimed weight. [Wil]

I already had the SID SL, so that's what went on the Chisel. It'd be interesting to try the SID Brain on there though - Specialized actually has a new one coming that you'll hear about soon ;-) [Wil]