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Specialized Women's Chisel Comp

Specialized Women's Chisel Comp
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If you're thinking about taking the plunge into XC racing, do it with Specialized's Women's Chisel Comp. It embodies all of the qualities you'd expect from an XC race bike, like light overall weight, incredible stiffness, and a race-oriented geometry. Consider it the vessel that's bringing performance to the masses.

D'Aluisio aluminum allows Specialized to make a lighter frameset that's stiff, compliant, and incredibly strong—the optimal characteristics for a hardtail XC rig. You'll be powering up climbs, shredding singletrack, and everything in between on a bike that has you question why alloy as gotten such a bad rap.

To further improve this feel, the Chisel features XC 29 geometry which took their previous XC race geo and added some trail DNA to the mix. This equates to a longer top tube, a shortened the head tube, and a slacked out front end, the result of which is a tremendous increase in downhill stability, plus a wider fit range. And just as importantly, this doesn't require any sacrifice of climbing proficiency.

The build on this Chisel features a mix of reliable Shimano components, powerful hydraulic disc brakes, and 25-millimeter-wide alloy wheels that are optimized for weight and traction. Even better, almost every component has been tailored specifically for women, from the handlebar width to the crankarm length all the way to Specialized's superlative Myth Sport saddle.

- Given its lightweight and ultra-stiff characteristics, M5 aluminum was the natural choice for the frame's construction. And when complemented with speed-focused Women's XC 29 Geometry, D'Aluisio Smartweld technology, and internal cable routing, you get a bike that compromises nothing in delivering explosive speed, confident handling, and hassle-free maintenance.

- Rocks and bumps are soaked up via the RockShox Judy fork with 90/100 millimeters of travel (size-specific). It features proprietary technology from RockShox, like its Solo Air spring, that maintains an ideal equilibrium, as well as being one of the lightest air springs on the market.

- The Shimano Deore XT rear derailleur is one of the most sought after components in mountain biking. It's remarkably reliable, precise and crisp in its shifting, and is nothing if not durable.

Specs

Frame Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 Alloy, XC Geometry, internal cable routing, BSA BB, triangulated post-mount 160mm brake
Fork RockShox Judy 29, Solo Air, 51mm offset, (S: 90mm, M-XL: 100mm of travel)
Axles Front:15x110mm thru-axle
Rear: 12x148mm thru-axle
Rims/Wheels Specialized Alloy 29, 25mm internal width
Tires Front: Fast Trak, GRIPTON compound, 29x2.3", 60 TPI, Aramid folding bead, 2Bliss Ready
Rear: Fast Trak, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3"
Crankset Stout XC Alloy Boost
Chainrings 36/22T
Bottom Bracket Threaded BSA
Chain KMC X10, 10-speed w/ Missing Link
Front Derailleur Shimano Deore down swing, 2x10
Rear Derailleur Shimano XT, Shadow Plus, GS cage, 10-speed
Cassette/Rear Cogs Shimano Deore, 10-speed, 11-36t
Shifters Shimano Deore, i-spec clamp, 11-speed
Handlebars Specialized Mini-rise, 6000 alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 10mm rise, 720mm width, 31.8mm clamp
Tape/Grips Specialized Sip Grip, half-waffle
Stem Specialized Alloy, 3D forged, 4-bolt, 6-degree
Brakes Shimano MT500 Deore, hydraulic disc, Front: 180/160mm rotor; Rear: 160mm rotor
Saddle Women's Body Geometry Myth Sport, steel rails, 155mm
Seat Post Specialized, alloy, 2-bolt, 27.2mm

* Subject to change without notice.

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