Thank you very much for doing this and spending the time making these videos. Is the lockout on the XFusion firm or soft? It seems like there is a large variability in shock lockouts nowadays. Also, do you think its lockout strength would wear out quickly?
It’s firm for pedalling but the blow off valve is light so it’s not a disaster if you forget to switch it off before a descent. The lockout is hydraulic not friction so it won’t wear out
Hello Guy, Great to see a lot of quality content about the new Chisel from you. Would you mind me asking if the frame has holes for cable routing for a rear shock remote lockout? If not, could it be possible to run the cable externally with some zip ties? Also, I was wondering how the tire clearance was like on the rear with that 2.4" Peyote, and what the measured width of that tire might be? Do you happen to know the maximum tire width recommended by Specialized? Cheers for the brilliant coverage overall, much appreciated 😊✌🏼
Glad you've enjoyed the content. No internal routing for shock remote on the frame. Peyote is 59mm wide, that gives 7mm min clearance to the sides, 13mm min vertical to the seat stay bridge. Hope that helps
@GuyKesTV Cheers for the response! Bummer that there's no routing for a remote lockout, yet might not be a deal-breaker for me as the specs of the frame are otherwise spot-on. Also thanks for checking out the tire clearance, seems pretty good to me! I assume the clearance down on the chainstays was similar to the reported figures on the seatstays?
It is nice but the Intense Sniper and Sniper T are carbon frames and otherwise seem to be similarly priced and spec'd bikes. I am waiting for a comparison against those plus the Intense 951.
These videos have got me thinking... I have not had a MTB before but am fed up with "gravel" in the UK not really being gravel. Would the comp version of this be a good first MTB or should I grab a 2023 Epic Evo whilst they are a similar price?
TBH if you can find one in your size then grab a 23 Epic Evo or even an Epic as they’re a lot lighter and if you’re just wanting to ride rough ‘gravel’ then Epic would be fine
Looks nice! I wish Specialized will offer a dropper handle on Chisel.
Great vid Guy and great ride!
Really enjoyed watching it!
Need to do something like this myself!
Cheers Max, we love this sort of ride. And if all night seems a bit much just pick a warm night and take a sleeping bag for a few hours kip
I loved that night day ride you did on the Chisel. I am debating whether to get this or the Spark. That super thin seat stay makes me nervous 😬
I absolutely hammered my chisel hardtail with zero issues and the stays on that were a lot thinner. Spark is chunkier for sure though
Thank you very much for doing this and spending the time making these videos.
Is the lockout on the XFusion firm or soft? It seems like there is a large variability in shock lockouts nowadays. Also, do you think its lockout strength would wear out quickly?
It’s firm for pedalling but the blow off valve is light so it’s not a disaster if you forget to switch it off before a descent. The lockout is hydraulic not friction so it won’t wear out
@@GuyKesTVthank you very much!
Hello Guy,
Great to see a lot of quality content about the new Chisel from you. Would you mind me asking if the frame has holes for cable routing for a rear shock remote lockout? If not, could it be possible to run the cable externally with some zip ties?
Also, I was wondering how the tire clearance was like on the rear with that 2.4" Peyote, and what the measured width of that tire might be? Do you happen to know the maximum tire width recommended by Specialized?
Cheers for the brilliant coverage overall, much appreciated 😊✌🏼
Glad you've enjoyed the content. No internal routing for shock remote on the frame. Peyote is 59mm wide, that gives 7mm min clearance to the sides, 13mm min vertical to the seat stay bridge. Hope that helps
@GuyKesTV Cheers for the response! Bummer that there's no routing for a remote lockout, yet might not be a deal-breaker for me as the specs of the frame are otherwise spot-on. Also thanks for checking out the tire clearance, seems pretty good to me! I assume the clearance down on the chainstays was similar to the reported figures on the seatstays?
It is nice but the Intense Sniper and Sniper T are carbon frames and otherwise seem to be similarly priced and spec'd bikes. I am waiting for a comparison against those plus the Intense 951.
My friend Amy races a Sniper carbon and loves it. And like you say the pricing is amazing so I'm trying to get one in for test ASAP
Cool ride review!! Spotted the Q2 Mini on your table, care to comment on it? Thanks
Just got that in for review so ill have the video up soon
These videos have got me thinking... I have not had a MTB before but am fed up with "gravel" in the UK not really being gravel. Would the comp version of this be a good first MTB or should I grab a 2023 Epic Evo whilst they are a similar price?
TBH if you can find one in your size then grab a 23 Epic Evo or even an Epic as they’re a lot lighter and if you’re just wanting to ride rough ‘gravel’ then Epic would be fine
@@GuyKesTVthanks! I am not going to be chucking myself down anything excessive anytime soon. Plenty of medium epics and evos on sale too! 🎉
@@menthel77 perfect, still an absolutely class bike and the lightest full suspension frame you can get with a decent warranty too
Do you think it would work as a down country type bike. Or is it too light & better suited for XC fire trails?
Nah it seems pretty happy being sent pretty hard down rocky stuff. Probably more planted than the previous Epic and Epic Evo to be honest
No water refill on a 100k offroader? That's way less than 500 mil an hour, if true. The dew kept ya going? Are you guys part plant?😅
Its Yorkshire not Death Valley 😆
We had 1.5 litre in back packs and it was only 12 degrees so not too thirsty