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Specialized
2018 Specialized Women's Chisel Expert
Previous used estimate
$577 - $594
Actual value depends on condition, size, and local demand.
Value Guide market data · 2018 Specialized Women's Chisel Expert
12-month projected trend
7%
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vs. category average
1%
Drops faster than category avg
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Overview
About this bike
Often times, carbon gets all of the attention, but with its D'Aluisio Smartweld aluminum frame, the Specialized Chisel Expert is a hidden gem. Traditional welding methods create frame joints by connecting tubes to cylinders, leaving the performance and security of the connection up to the skill of the welder. D'Aluisio (DSW), however, allows Specialized to move the joint away from the area of the highest stress, making for a lighter frameset that's stiff, compliant, and incredibly strong—the optimal characteristics of a hardtail XC rig. So what does this mean for you? You'll be powering up climbs, shredding singletrack, and everything in between on a bike that has you questioning why alloy as gotten such a bad rap. And to further improve this feel, the Chisel also features Specialized's XC 29 geometry which took their previous XC race geo and added some trail DNA to the mix. This equates to a longer top tube, a shortened head tube, and a slacked out front end, the result of which is a tremendous increase in downhill stability, plus a wider range of fit. And just as importantly, this doesn't require any sacrifice of climbing proficiency. The build on this Chisel features a SRAM GX components, powerful hydraulic disc brakes, and 25-millimeter-wide alloy wheels that are optimized for weight and traction. Even better, almost every component has been tailored specifically for women, from the handlebar width to the crankarm length all the way to Specialized's superlative Myth Sport saddle. - Given its lightweight and ultra-stiff characteristics, M5 aluminum was the natural choice for the frame's construction. And when complemented with speed-focused Women's XC 29 Geometry, D'Aluisio Smartweld technology, and internal cable routing, you get a bike that compromises nothing in delivering explosive speed, confident handling, and hassle-free maintenance. - A custom RockShox Reba RL 29 fork offers up 90/100mm of smooth travel (size-specific), while an easily accessible compression and rebound adjusts permit you to customize the feel according to the terrain at hand. - SRAM GX handles one-by shifting duties, practically eliminating dropped chains and reducing overall bike weight.
Specifications
- Subtype
- Cross Country
- Category
- Mountain
- Component Fork
- RockShox Reba RL 29, Women's Rx Tune, Solo Air, 51mm offset, (S: 90mm, M-XL: 100mm of travel)
- Component Size
- X-Small, Small, Medium
- Component Stem
- Specialized XC, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise
- Product Family
- Wo
- Component Axles
- Front: 15x110mm thru-axle Rear: 12x148mm
- Component Chain
- KMC X11, 11-speed w/ Missing Link
- Component Color
- Gloss Acid Purple/Tarmac Black
- Component Frame
- Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 Alloy, XC Geometry, internal cable routing, BSA BB, triangulated post-mount 160mm brake
- Component Brakes
- SRAM Level TL, hydraulic disc, organic pads, 160/180mm rotor
- Component Saddle
- Women's Body Geometry Myth Sport, steel rails, 155mm
- Component Cassette
- SRAM NX, 11-speed, 10-42t
- Component Crankset
- Race Face Aeffect
- Component Shifters
- SRAM GX, trigger, 11-speed
- Component Handlebar
- Specialized Mini-rise, 6000 alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 10mm rise, 720mm width, 31.8mm clamp
- Component Seat Post
- Specialized, alloy, single bolt, 27.2mm
- Component Chainrings
- 28T
- Component Front Tire
- Front: Fast Trak, GRIPTON compound, 29x2.3", 60 TPI, Aramid folding bead, 2Bliss Ready Fast Trak, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3"
- Component Tape Grips
- Specialized Sip Grip, half-waffle
- Component Brake Levers
- SRAM
- Component Bottom Bracket
- Race Face Threaded BSA
- Component Rear Derailleur
- SRAM GX, long cage, 11-speed
- Crankset
- Race Face Aeffect
- Bottom Bracket
- Race Face Threaded BSA
- Chain
- KMC X11, 11-speed w/ Missing Link
- Saddle
- Women's Body Geometry Myth Sport, steel rails, 155mm
- Handlebar
- Specialized Mini-rise, 6000 alloy, 8-degree backsweep, 6-degree upsweep, 10mm rise, 720mm width, 31.8mm clamp
- Rear Derailleur
- SRAM GX, long cage, 11-speed
- Stem
- Specialized XC, 3D-forged alloy, 4-bolt, 6-degree rise
- Axles
- Front: 15x110mm thru-axle Rear: 12x148mm
- Brake Levers
- SRAM
- Brakes
- SRAM Level TL, hydraulic disc, organic pads, 160/180mm rotor
- Cassette
- SRAM NX, 11-speed, 10-42t
- Chainrings
- 28T
- Fork
- RockShox Reba RL 29, Women's Rx Tune, 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
- Seat Post
- Specialized, alloy, single bolt, 27.2mm
- Shifters
- SRAM GX, trigger, 11-speed
- Tape/Grips
- Specialized Sip Grip, half-waffle
- Color
- Gloss Acid Purple/Tarmac Black
- Size
- Medium
- Front Tire
- Front: Fast Trak, GRIPTON compound, 29x2.3", 60 TPI, Aramid folding bead, 2Bliss Ready Fast Trak, 2Bliss Ready, 29x2.3"
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