Nice video: I just picked up a 2017 Crockett with the 32mm stock (team issue) tires. For your gravel setup: Djd the 42mm have any clearance issues (paint scratches, mud, etc)? Do you have the SKU for the 42mm tires?

Great idea! In terms of head tube angle, do you know what angle you ended up with after installing the new 120mm fork? Thank you!!

Haha. Buy it… and then change basically everything about it😂. But cool video, keep it up 👍

really like your video, it further convinced me to change my fork. I was hesitating between the RockShox and the Fox 34 at 120mm, and finally, I’ve decided to go all the way like you did. I bought the Chisel Comp but in the 2022 model. I plan to upgrade the brakes to XT instead of the Level. I’ll also switch to GX for the transmission and change the saddle, which I find uncomfortable.. thanks agai 😉👍

You think I can use the same fork on a rockhopper??

"I have the Chisel Comp 2022 , and honestly, it's an excellent bike-ultra-stiff and fast. However, for me, being 1.81 m tall, I got it in size XL. In size L, it's a bit too small; the geometry is borderline."

thanks for sharing - sold my Ridley X-Ride a few years back (dedicated CX bike that I was also riding on gravel mostly + some CX) and bought a Orbea Terra, more dedicated gravel bike that might be OK for CX (I can't vouch for this yet, not enough events in post-COVID). I had thought about getting a more strict CX bike with CX type geo but from your feedback it sounds like avoiding the Crockett is the best idea. It kind of sucks because at this point there really are dedicated affordable CX bikes left, gravel has taken over....

What size ?

Interesting feedback on the Crocket. I have a 2016 Boone SRAM Force1X that I absolutely love for cross and fast gravel. I thought mine had the same geo as the Crocket. I'm 5'10" with a 32" inseam and the 56cm, 110mm stem, 40mm bars and 170mm cranks fits like a glove. I actually love the ride for cross as mine feels very nimble. Mine feels more like a crit bike if that makes sense. Whereas my Checkpoint definitely feels like a grand tour bike. Anyway, was thinking of getting a Crocket as a pit bike, but need to recheck the geo charts.

Hey there Michael, How do you think the Chisel does as an all rounder bike? I live in Arizona where its pretty rocky but I want to enjoy riding in both rocky and paved trails. Do you think the Chisel can handle this based on your experience? I'm looking at the base 2022 Chisel.

Я тоже рекрутер в сфере Кибербезопасности, но на дорогу Хакера ни ногой. Желаю тебе удачи на этом непростом пути, который ты выбрал!

Nice vid, thanks for posting it. I was thinking of a Crockett or a Crux or similar as a do-it-all sort of road/gravel bike. Would this be a good bike or are there better that you could recommend?

Nice informative video.............have you looked at Alan Cross Bikes?

It's CX.❤

Great video and helpful perspective! I am thinking about getting one of these as a complete bike or waiting to see if they restock the Epic HT.

Cool bike, man! What is your height?

I actually just bought a Trek Crockett built off of the Miami Green frame. Built up for gravel with really solid components. SRAM Force groupset, cranks, brakes, Roval Control SL wheels with DT Swiss 350 hubs, Bontrager carbon drop bars, S works carbon seat post. Clocks in at just over 18lb complete. Absolutely rips on gravel and for me, I don't have the resources nor space to have multiple bikes, so I needed something versatile. I am not a competitive rider, so being "ok to good" in road and gravel categories still suits my needs very well. I plan to buy a dedicated carbon road wheelset at some point, but I'm otherwise very happy with it so far. Plus the colorway is sick!

I'm considering this bike, but I'm disappointed it now comes with low-end SRAM components.

so what's the better choice.... Specialized fuse or chisel??

Hi, can you please tell me how tall you are please? I'm 5 feet 9 and cant decide between the medium and the large.

i bought a frame from a old lady for 500£ never used rim brake version size 56 she hasn't have a single scratch looinh for selling her

Anyone been able to ride/compare is this generation of chisel with the 2019 chisel (older school geo) which is the one I have. Is it worth the frame upgrade if I want to upgrade the fork and wheels in similar way to this vid

I've had similar issues with my Crockett. Super vanilla bike. I'm looking at swapping to a 49-50mm trail fork, that gets the front end geo really close to the <2020 Crux. Ideally Specialized will drop a new Crux E5 with the 2022+ geo

What length stem do you run?

Can you use the Chisel as a gravel bike too? I’m torn between the Chisel and Diverge Evo. I’m in RVA similar trails to you in NOVA. I plan on riding in forest roads, single track and gravel. Basically I want one bike to do it all 😆

I'm 6"1 feet - what do you think is L frame size going to feet me. I have no way to test it that is really sad. Thanks for the video.

it is now 2023/

Thanks for the video, I had doubts about upgrading to a fox fork 34 sc.

They may have raised the price after seeing your first video,#underpriced. Maybe would have been better not to mention that! :)

Fully agree, a 120mm RS SID fork, a dropper post and 2.4'' tires turn the Chisel into a capable, light and fun trail bike. Except for rough and fast(er) downhill sections I love it more than my SC Bronson v1.

i am going to build my chisel.question on my mind...a part from warrenty potential issue, any other reasonable troubles using a >100mm fork?

Nice ride! I'm approaching my fifth season on my Chisel. I've been running a dropper with a Fox StepCast fork at 100mm. I still love the bike and ride it more than my Epic Evo. I have done plenty of gravel rides and just chuckle at my friends who still insist on riding a drop bar gravel bike, and then put on a dropper, a fork, fatter tires etc. My Chisel is so much more comfortable, stable, and cheaper. It's such a fun, versatile bike. It really renders drop bar gravel bikes redundant while also being a blast on singletrack.

is this model not too small for you? how much do you measure ?

Awesome detail, thanks for this. I'm looking for a new bike to do paved trails and little bit of gravel while towing - how'd you like it when the trailer was hooked up?

I bought a Chisel Frameset for $750 in 2008!

Really nice bike!! I'm going to purchase a LTD frame to replace my actual steel frame. I've got the same fork, with 120mm of travel. I was planning to turn it into a 100mm travel, but after knowing your thoughts I think I'm going to keep it as it is.

I agree. Definitely a sleeper bike. I got mine setup with a 120mm Sid, a PNW dropper, Nobl TR32s w/Aspens, a 38t oval and a 10-52t Garbaruk cassette w/XTR drivetrain and brakes. Great gravel bike and also a great XC race bike. Light, cheap and durable. Love it.

I’ve built up mine with the same “evo” concept, using a SID120 upfront, a Deore groupset, and XM1700 wheelset. I use double Rekons most of the year. I totally aggree with everything you said here :) It’s a super versatile, but still very fast XC/light trail bike that’s perfect for 95% of my local terrain. It doubles as a gravel bike if I put my carbon wheels with Race Kings on it. I also 100% aggree with all those youtubers saying that for european gravel, a hardtail is a much better bet 9 out of 10 times. We just don’t really have the Dirty Kanza type terrain that gravelbikes were originally created for. European offroad terrain is twisty and undulating most of the time, which really plays to the strengths of an XC bike imho.

Great video. I have a Rockhopper Comp 2021, with MicroShift 1x9. It serves me well on urban use + mid level trail riding. The problem is the suspension. It’s coil and heavy. I’m wondering if I should simply upgrade the fork to something like a RockShox Recon or if it would make more sense to sell the bike and buy another, like a Chisel or Trek X Caliber 9. What would you do?

I am 5 foot8, have XT cranks 170mm on my Chisel ltd...perfect.

I actually am looking at getting one of the current generation ones, but a used one would be maybe fit the bill. Did it come with the carbon fork?

Got a Chisel Comp and it's a real good deal! Haven't upgraded anything yet aside from grips. Some vlog rides in my channel and hopefully you can visit too. Thanks. 😎👌

Totaly agree. Wanted a modern HT to replace an old Orange P7 26 3x; Brought a 21 Ltd frame built up with XT group set, Hope wheels Maxxis 2.5 tyres , Ergon saddle and grips, Judy silver forks. Best bike I have ridden, capable and forgiving perfect for UK trail xc style, gravel riding . Downside build was heavier than I wanted....dead on 12kg but doesn't feel heavy once moving......thinking of getting lighter carbon components for long distance xc events seen similar builds down to 9.5kg. Great bike, cant go wrong in my opinion🇬🇧🇺🇸

Nice! I went the opposite route. I have a pnw dropper with maxxis 2.5 / 2.3. Super fun. I use it on some local trails bit I enjoy commuting with it as well.

Nice to see your video! I was looking exactly a used Chisel for more than a year and i just got it new in sale. Striped the frame of all componensts and upgraded with parts from my old Spec. Now its 10.7 kg. with pedals and rips!

Thats a nice Specialized Shizzle!

So for the price of the bike stock and then the cost of all the upgrades, aren't you pretty close in total cost to have gotten a higher spec bike in the first place?

Part change was likely due to availability. Surfing the internet it seems that Shimano still has issues with supply chain and parts availability. Also, like everything else bikes are for sure going up in costs...

Sick bike bro

I have recently started working for an online bike shop and the Allez Sprint is pretty much the non plus ultra for all those who race. Personally, I've been dreaming of this bike for 4 years and am thinking about joining the waiting list for the new frameset, which now costs as much as the complete bike did back then. No shit, is the same price as the 2018 Allez Sprint Comp but without drivetrain, wheels etc. It's a bit crazy when you think about it.