News bot Posted June 18 Share I’ve become well acquainted with the Specialized Epic and Epic EVO over the years, and my first reaction when I was asked to ride the new Chisel alloy full suspension was intrigue. I’ve become so spoiled with my carbon equipment that I wasn’t sure what to expect from a modern aluminium, mid-level bike. Having preached “it’s not about the bike” for many years, in the name of investigation I headed to my original home trails in Tokai to rally this new offering. Bigger travel bikes aside, I think the last time I rode a dual suspension alloy frame in Tokai […]View full article Danger Dassie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansolo Posted June 19 Share Nice bike and good to see big companies still trying to deliver better "cheaper" bikes. I wonder if they will do a Chisel Evo? Edited June 19 by hansolo Revision DieselnDust and Headshot 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headshot Posted June 19 Share Well done Spesh. Perhaps feeling the pinch a bit as the punters run out of cash for their more exorbitant offerings? It's almost affordable 😉 Underachiever 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilton. Posted June 19 Share I like this a lot! It looks so much like the Epic Evo 2023, or the new 2024 Epic 8. Great geometry, clean design, very balanced spec components, and a really attractive price (compared to "entry level" carbon dual susses these days). Great job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mecheng89 Posted June 19 Share What a well priced bike. If I was in the market, I'd consider this one heavily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJuice Posted June 19 Share That Pink and Yellow frame set on the international sites! BrentCGP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irvin85 Posted June 19 Share A bike built for South African racing at an acceptable price. R30k more to unlock a carbon frame in the Specialized EPIC comp. This bike looks great at R59k. I wonder what the weight difference will be between this and the Epic comp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselnDust Posted June 19 Share 3 hours ago, hansolo said: Nice bike and good to see big companies still trying to deliver better "cheaper" bikes. I wonder if they will do a Chisel Evo? You mean a 130F / 120 rear version? chisel is already 120/110 woukdnt that eat into stump jumper territory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansolo Posted June 19 Share 1 hour ago, DieselnDust said: You mean a 130F / 120 rear version? chisel is already 120/110 woukdnt that eat into stump jumper territory Yes, 130F/120R would be amazing. The Epic 8 Evo is specced like that. DieselnDust 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynnwood Cyclery Posted June 19 Share 6 hours ago, Irvin85 said: A bike built for South African racing at an acceptable price. R30k more to unlock a carbon frame in the Specialized EPIC comp. This bike looks great at R59k. I wonder what the weight difference will be between this and the Epic comp. Epic 8 Comp (M) Comes in at 12.27kg Chisel Suspension (M) Comes in at 13.96kg Edited June 19 by Lynnwood Cyclery peetwindhoek, Irvin85 and Matt 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thermophage Posted June 19 Share 27 minutes ago, Lynnwood Cyclery said: Epic 8 Comp (M) Comes in at 12.27kg Chisel Suspension (M) Comes in at 13.96 If possible, a FAR more useful comparison would be frameset mass of the two, as a lot the of mass difference can come from componentry and not only from the frameset DieselnDust 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irvin85 Posted June 19 Share 22 minutes ago, Thermophage said: If possible, a FAR more useful comparison would be frameset mass of the two, as a lot the of mass difference can come from componentry and not only from the frameset Specialized S-Works Epic 8 (FACT 12m) – 1,795g Specialized Epic 8 (FACT 11m) – 1,965g Specialized Chisel – 2,720g Scott Spark Alloy – 3,290g Trek Top Fuel Alloy – 3,740g https://flowmountainbike.com/post-all/2025-specialized-chisel-alloy-xc-bike/#:~:text=a single structure.-,Specialized Chisel weight,that we're aware of. From Specialized website the Epic S-Works 8 is at 2.21kg Edited June 19 by Irvin85 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thermophage Posted June 19 Share 1 minute ago, Irvin85 said: Specialized S-Works Epic 8 (FACT 12m) – 1,795g Specialized Epic 8 (FACT 11m) – 1,965g Specialized Chisel – 2,720g Scott Spark Alloy – 3,290g Trek Top Fuel Alloy – 3,740g https://flowmountainbike.com/post-all/2025-specialized-chisel-alloy-xc-bike/#:~:text=a single structure.-,Specialized Chisel weight,that we're aware of. Shot, will help ppl compare better somewhat, but seems those are claimed masses only. Would be nice for a chop with stock to put a few on a scale sometime for a real world comparison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irvin85 Posted June 19 Share Just now, Thermophage said: Shot, will help ppl compare better somewhat, but seems those are claimed masses only. Would be nice for a chop with stock to put a few on a scale sometime for a real world comparison I was thinking the same thing. It makes one wonder if you really want to fork out the additional 30k for a carbon bike when you save 800grams only, that you can "save" by drinking one bear less the night before. Lynnwood Cyclery 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynnwood Cyclery Posted June 19 Share 1 hour ago, Thermophage said: If possible, a FAR more useful comparison would be frameset mass of the two, as a lot the of mass difference can come from componentry and not only from the frameset 1 hour ago, Thermophage said: Shot, will help ppl compare better somewhat, but seems those are claimed masses only. Would be nice for a chop with stock to put a few on a scale sometime for a real world comparison Next Service of a Pro, Expert or Comp That leaves us with a Frameset with Shock only we'll Put it on a scale. 😉 Irvin85, Zebra and Thermophage 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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