Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Specialized
2018 Specialized Chisel Expert - 1x Men's
Value Guide market data · 2018 Specialized Chisel Expert - 1x Men's
12-month trend
8%
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
10%
Holds value better than category avg
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Overview
About this bike
2018 Specialized Chisel Expert - 1x Men's value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Fork
- RockShox Reba RL 29, Solo Air, 51mm offset, (S: 90mm, M-XL: 100mm of travel)
- Frame
- Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 Alloy, XC Geometry, internal cable routing, BSA BB, triangulated post-mount 160mm brake
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 2018 Specialized Chisel Expert - 1x Men's
- Bottom Bracket
- Race Face Threaded BSA
- Cassette
- SRAM NX, 11-speed, 10-42t
- Chain
- KMC X11, 11-speed w/ Missing Link
- Chainrings
- 30T
- Crankset
- Race Face Aeffect
- Rear Derailleur
- SRAM GX, long cage, 11-speed
- Shifters
- SRAM GX, trigger, 11-speed
Brakes
- Brake Levers
- SRAM
- Brakes
- SRAM Level TL, hydraulic disc, organic pads, 160/180mm rotor
Cockpit
- Handlebar
- Specialized Mini-rise, 6000 alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 10mm rise, 720mm width, 31.8mm clamp
- Saddle
- Body Geometry Phenom Comp, Adaptive Edge design, Hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm
- Seatpost
- Specialized, alloy, single bolt, 27.2mm
- Stem
- Specialized XC, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise
- Grips
- Specialized Sip Grip, half-waffle, S/M: regular thickness, L/XL: XL thickness
Wheels & Tires
- Axles
- Front: 15x110mm thru-axle , Rear: 12x148mm
- Tires
- Front: Fast Trak, GRIPTON compound, 29x2.3", 60 TPI, Aramid folding bead, 2Bliss Ready , Fast Trak, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3"
- Wheel Set
- Specialized Alloy 29, 25mm internal width
Frame sizing
XS4'10"-5'2"
S5'2"-5'6"
M5'6"-5'10"
L5'10"-6'2"
XL6'2"-6'6"
M highlighted as most common resale size. Sourced from catalog metadata.
Geometry
- Stack
- Varies by size
- Reach
- Varies by size
- Wheelbase
- Varies by size
Industry standard. Sourced from catalog metadata.
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Wheel condition
Inspect rims, hubs, spokes, and bearing play; ask about the tire age and any prior wheel rebuilds.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.
Inspection
Suspension service
Confirm fork lowers and rear shock service intervals; ask for the most recent service receipts.
Inspection
Frame pivots & bearings
Cycle the suspension off the bike to feel for play, grit, or noise in pivot bearings.