Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Specialized
2018 Specialized Men's Chisel Expert - 1x
Value Guide market data · 2018 Specialized Men's Chisel Expert - 1x
12-month trend
8%
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
11%
Holds value better than category avg
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Overview
About this bike
2018 Specialized Men's Chisel Expert - 1x value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- FRAME
- Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 Alloy, XC Geometry, internal cable routing, BSA BB, 12x148mm rear end, triangulated post-mount 160mm brake
- FORK
- RockShox Reba RL 29, Solo Air, 51mm offset, 15x110mm thru-axle (S: 90mm, M-XL: 100mm of travel)
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 2018 Specialized Men's Chisel Expert - 1x
- REAR DERAILLEUR
- SRAM GX, long cage, 11-speed
- SHIFT LEVERS
- SRAM GX, trigger, 11-speed
- CASSETTE
- SRAM NX, 11-speed, 11-42t
- CHAIN
- KMC X11, 11-speed w/ Missing Link™
- CRANKSET
- Race Face Aeffect
- CHAINRINGS
- Steel, 30T
- BOTTOM BRACKET
- Race Face Threaded BSA
- Shifters
- SRAM GX, trigger, 11-speed
Brakes
- REAR BRAKE
- SRAM Level TL, hydraulic disc, organic pads, 160
- FRONT BRAKE
- SRAM Level TL, Hydraulic Disc
- Brake Levers
- SRAM
- Brakes
- SRAM Level TL, hydraulic disc, organic pads, 160/180mm rotor
Cockpit
- SEAT BINDER
- Alloy, 30.8mm
- STEM
- Specialized XC, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise
- HANDLEBARS
- Specialized Mini-rise, 6000 alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 10mm rise, 720mm width, 31.8mm clamp
- GRIPS
- Specialized Sip Grip, half-waffle, S/M: regular thickness, L/XL: XL thickness
- SADDLE
- Body Geometry Phenom Comp, Adaptive Edge design, hollow Cr-Mo rails, 143mm
- SEATPOST
- Specialized, alloy, single-bolt, 27.2mm
- Handlebar
- Specialized Mini-rise, 6000 alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 10mm rise, 720mm width, 31.8mm clamp
Wheels & Tires
- RIMS
- Stout XC 29, 25mm internal width, disc-specific
- FRONT HUB
- Specialized disc, 15x110mm spacing, torque caps, 32h
- REAR HUB
- Specialized, sealed cartridge bearings, 12x148mm thru-axle, 32h
- SPOKES
- Stainless, 14g
- FRONT TIRE
- Fast Trak, 60 TPI, GRIPTON® compound, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3"
- REAR TIRE
- Fast Trak, 60 TPI, GRIPTON® compound, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.1"
- INNER TUBES
- Standard, Presta valve
- Axles
- Front: 15x110mm thru-axle , Rear: 12x148mm
Pedals
- PEDALS
- Specialized Platform, 9/16" spindle
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.