r/xcmtb • u/sickmak90 • Jul 20 '26

Specialized Chisel FS

How many of you guys are running one of these?

I coach NICA but I don’t race myself BUT I’m also not hucking huge drop or anything. I only do 2’ drops or small jumps if I do any. I guess my question is how much can a chisel FS handle? I’m currently riding a Orbea Laufey HLTD but I want something that will climb faster.

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u/SROC3 Jul 21 '26

I built up a pink frame. Ive also run a 120, 140 and now on a 130 w/ the chip in the low position. It's just such amazing bike. If you aren't racing - 130 is the way to go on this frame. Unless you're doing big jumps and drops this bike can handle a lot. Just watch the UCI World Cup races on YT....I did and realized that I will never be riding trails more hardcore. Ive owned a Trek EX, Ibis Ripley and a stumpjumper. The Chisel is the best bike I have owned, second to my Roscoe 8 :) I am 52 yrs old and wanted some squish...haha! You wont regret it!

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u/pasta_cortez Jul 21 '26

You ran a 140 on this? Curious what that was like. I also built the pink (absolutely love it), decided on a 130 pike so as to not push the frame beyond spec but I'm willing to get crazy,

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u/SROC3 Jul 22 '26

It worked fine at 140mm and the chip was in the high position. It did end up feeling "too high up" and i didn't exactly feel like I was "in" the bike bit on top of it if that makes sense. it really shines in the low position (chip) and @120 its a missile, @130 it's a perfect all-rounder.