News bot Posted June 18 Posted June 18 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
hansolo Posted June 19 Posted June 19 (edited) 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
Headshot Posted June 19 Posted June 19 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
Hilton. Posted June 19 Posted June 19 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!
mecheng89 Posted June 19 Posted June 19 What a well priced bike. If I was in the market, I'd consider this one heavily.
DJuice Posted June 19 Posted June 19 That Pink and Yellow frame set on the international sites! BrentCGP 1
Irvin85 Posted June 19 Posted June 19 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.
DieselnDust Posted June 19 Posted June 19 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
hansolo Posted June 19 Posted June 19 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
Lynnwood Cyclery Posted June 19 Posted June 19 (edited) 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
Thermophage Posted June 19 Posted June 19 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
Irvin85 Posted June 19 Posted June 19 (edited) 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
Thermophage Posted June 19 Posted June 19 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
Irvin85 Posted June 19 Posted June 19 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
Lynnwood Cyclery Posted June 19 Posted June 19 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. 😉 Zebra, Irvin85 and Thermophage 2 1
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