Specialized Crave Expert vs Chisel Comp

[davidlangebaan]

Hi

 

I have been riding a Specialized Crave Expert for a while. I think it's a 2016.

I have an opportunity to buy an almost new Chisel Comp at aa good price.

The only thing stopping me is the Crave has a Reba, the Chisel has the new Judy Gold.

Is there a significant difference between the two. I really enjoy the Reba.

There are other differences of course.

The Crave is 1x, the Chisel 2x, but I'm not too fussed about that.

The Crave is M4 alloy,the Chisel the new M5.

The Crave has QRs, the Chisel has boost and thru axles.

Cables on the Chisel are internally routed.

Apart from that the components are pretty similar.

 

As I said earlier, my main concern is the fork.

Should I go for the newer Chisel?

[bullet77]

Chisel! Thru axles and boost will make it stiff and fast if that's what you want.

[ajnkzn]

I think the new Geo will make a difference as well.

 

And it looks epic in that Khaki colour.

 

If there'd been Chisels available when I was looking for a bike I could well have got one over my Epic HT.

[lechatnoir]

I think the new Geo will make a difference as well.

 

And it looks epic in that Khaki colour.

 

If there'd been Chisels available when I was looking for a bike I could well have got one over my Epic HT.

 

Khaki might look good, but I got this... just trying to get some 'cost-effective' bits in the classifieds then will build up my new steed. I had a set of wheels with a rear boost hub needing a home. For some reason, the threaded BB does it for me