The Chisel is the lightest, fastest alloy full suspension bike in its class, delivering 18.4% weight savings compared to the closest competitor. It shares geometry and kinematics from Specialized's World Cup-ready Epic 8 mountain bike, providing performance whether you're racing or enjoying local trail rides. The frameset features D'Aluisio Smartweld technology with continuously-varied wall thicknesses and shaping that deliver stiffness for efficiency and compliance for comfort and control. A one-piece hydroformed seat tube integrates the seat tube pivot, main pivot, and BB shell, eliminating extra weight and material compared to traditional welded designs. With 110mm of Ride Dynamics tuned suspension, the Chisel inherits advanced suspension kinematics and progressive geometry developed on technical World Cup courses. A flex stay rear end design provides class-leading suspension performance while eliminating the extra weight and maintenance associated with traditional pivot designs. The geometry positions the rider in an optimal pedaling position with a steep seat tube, while honed anti-squat reduces pedal-bob. This combination makes the Chisel the most efficient pedaling bike in its class, translating every watt applied to the pedals into maximum forward motion. The Lightest 18.4% lighter than the closest competitor. Thanks to D'Aluisio Smartweld, Chisel boasts the lightest aluminum XC frameset in its class. Each highly manipulated tube features varied wall thicknesses and shaping that make it lightweight and incredibly strong. Most Capable With 110mm of Ride Dynamics tuned suspension, the high performance pedigree of Chisel is traced directly to the Epic 8, our World Cup race machine. DNA from the Epic 8, like advanced kinematics, Ride Dynamics tuned suspension, and progressive geometry can all be found in the Chisel. Incredibly Efficient Utilizing geometry and kinematics that went into our Epic 8 platform, the Chisel is incredibly efficient. A steep seat tube keeps the rider in an optimal pedaling position. Honed anti-squat reduces pedal-bob. Every watt to the pedals translates to forward motion. All You Need To Know About Chisel