Specialized Chisel Base - S, Gloss Red Sky / Vivid Red, 2026

The world's lightest and fastest full suspension aluminium bike. The all-new Chisel is 18.4% lighter than its nearest competitor and shares the geometry and kinematics from our World Cup-ready Epic 8 mountain bike. The Chisel delivers performance you can feel - whether you're racing "between the stripes" or tackling solo hot laps on local trails. SPEED METAL: Thanks to D'Aluisio Smartweld, the Chisel boasts the lightest aluminum XC frameset in its class. Each highly manipulated frame tube features infinitely variable wall thicknesses and shaping that provide stiffness where you need it-for efficiency-and a smooth ride where you want it-for comfort and optimal handling. UNCONDITIONAL CAPABILITY: With 110mm of Ride Dynamics-tuned suspension, Chisel's high-performance pedigree can be traced directly to the Epic 8, our World Cup race machine. The DNA of the Epic 8's advanced suspension kinematics, Ride Dynamics-tuned suspension, and progressive geometry honed on technical World Cup trails are all found in the Chisel, making it more than capable of handling varied terrain with confidence and speed. UNBELIEVABLE EFFICIENCY: Chisel is the most efficient pedal in its class, thanks to the geometry and kinematics that have been incorporated into our Epic 8 platform for World Cup racing. The steep seat tube places the rider in the optimal pedaling position. Tuned anti-squat reduces wobble when pedaling. Put it all together and the Chisel converts every watt applied to the pedals into maximum forward motion. SMOOTHER IS FASTER: We've engineered the rear with a resilient strut for best-in-class suspension performance, while eliminating the excess weight and maintenance associated with the pivots required in a traditional design. Extensive field and lab testing, which is more common on carbon bikes, proves that Chisel has achieved the impossible - the efficiency, control, and low weight of a resilient strut design in an advanced alloy. HYDROFORMED ALLOY: Chisel saves extra material and weight with a one-piece hydroformed seat tube that integrates the seat tube pivot, main pivot and center shell. On a more traditional bike, the seat tube is usually just a "tube" with the pins and center shell welded on. Frame - D'Alusio Smartweld, Flip chip for geometry adjustment. Front suspension is provided by a RockShox Recon 120mm fork with Motion Control Damper. Rear shock absorber Ride Dynamics Tuned X-Fusion The TranzX dropper post seatpost offers infinitely adjustable travel thanks to a sleek lever. It has seamless control. 12-speed SRAM NX Eagle drivetrain