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Specialized Chisel Size Chart

Chisel Hardtail runs XS to XL in five sizes. Stack stops growing between S and M while reach keeps going, so the middle of the ladder is where the frame gets longer without getting taller.

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Frame sizes
XS–XL · 5 sizes
Rider height
4'10"–6'4"
Height (cm)
148–193 cm
Stack / reach · M
605 / 430 mm

Chisel Hardtail size finder

Which Chisel Hardtail size covers your height?

Height gives you one size, or two when the published height ranges overlap. Stack, reach, and standover settle the overlap.

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Enter your height and the Chisel Hardtail size that covers it is marked in the tables below.

How to measureHeight gives the starting size. Standover and reach confirm it.

Height ranges

Where each size starts and ends

Height ranges for every Chisel Hardtail size, 144 to 197 cm overall. XS: 148 to 155 cm. S: 158 to 165 cm. M: 165 to 178 cm. L: 178 to 185 cm. XL: 185 to 193 cm.

  1. XS148–155 cm
  2. S158–165 cm
  3. M165–178 cm
  4. L178–185 cm
  5. XL185–193 cm
144 cm197 cm

Size chart

Chisel Hardtail size by height

Rider height is the size chart Specialized publishes for this frame. It publishes no rider inseam for the Chisel, so the table shows height only.

XS

4'10"–5'1"

148–155 cm

Smallest Chisel frame, with the lowest standover in the table at 732 mm.

S

5'2"–5'5"

158–165 cm

Reach adds 20 mm over XS, and stack adds 14 mm.

M

5'5"–5'10"

165–178 cm

Stack stays at 605 mm from S to M, so only reach grows. Stack and reach above are for this size.

L

5'10"–6'1"

178–185 cm

Reach adds 25 mm over M, and stack adds 14 mm.

XL

6'1"–6'4"

185–193 cm

Standover climbs 31 mm over L, the largest standover step in the ladder.

Start with height. If two sizes overlap, use cycling inseam to choose.How to measure

Geometry

Chisel Hardtail geometry by size

Stack, reach, and standover for every Chisel size, read from Specialized's hardtail geometry table.

XS

4'10"–5'1"

Stack
591 mm
Reach
385 mm
Standover
732 mm

S

5'2"–5'5"

Stack
605 mm
Reach
405 mm
Standover
762 mm

M

5'5"–5'10"

Stack
605 mm
Reach
430 mm
Standover
792 mm

L

5'10"–6'1"

Stack
619 mm
Reach
455 mm
Standover
816 mm

XL

6'1"–6'4"

Stack
633 mm
Reach
480 mm
Standover
847 mm
Stack and reach by sizeStackReachBoth bars use a 0–650 mm scale

  1. XS4'10"–5'1"

    Stack591 mm
    Reach385 mm

  2. S5'2"–5'5"

    Stack605 mm
    Reach405 mm

  3. M5'5"–5'10"

    Stack605 mm
    Reach430 mm

  4. L5'10"–6'1"

    Stack619 mm
    Reach455 mm

  5. XL6'1"–6'4"

    Stack633 mm
    Reach480 mm

How neighboring sizes compare

If two sizes both fit, compare reach and standover rather than assuming the larger size is more comfortable.

How to measure a bike frame
  1. XS → S+14 mm+20 mm+30 mm
  2. S → M0 mm+25 mm+30 mm
  3. M → L+14 mm+25 mm+24 mm
  4. L → XL+14 mm+25 mm+31 mm

Bike size calculator

Find your Specialized Chisel Hardtail size

Enter your height and inseam for a Specialized mountain bike, then compare the result with this Chisel Hardtail chart.

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Sizing notes

Why height alone is not enough

Riders with the same height can need different sizes because inseam, torso length, flexibility, and preferred handling differ.

3 checks

  1. Reach grows 95 mm from XS to XL while stack climbs 42 mm, so the hardtail gets longer about twice as fast as it gets taller.

  2. Standover climbs 115 mm across the ladder. The largest step is L to XL at 31 mm.

  3. Specialized leaves stack unchanged between S and M. A rider between those two sizes gets a longer front centre rather than a taller one.

Sources

Confirm the exact bike after you have a starting size

Every number on this page comes from the sources below. Check the exact model year there before you buy.

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Specialized Chisel Hardtail sizing and geometry (official) →

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Compare before buying

A size label does not mean the same thing across brands. Compare published geometry before you choose.

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Questions

Chisel Hardtail size chart FAQ

Short answers for Specialized Chisel Hardtail sizing.

What size Specialized Chisel should I ride?

Start with Specialized's height range: XS for 148–155 cm, S for 158–165 cm, M for 165–178 cm, L for 178–185 cm, and XL for 185–193 cm. Then confirm standover for the size you land on.

What size Chisel fits a 172 cm rider?

172 cm sits inside Specialized's M range of 165–178 cm. It carries 605 mm of stack, 430 mm of reach, and 792 mm of standover; S stops at 165 cm and L starts at 178 cm.

Does the Chisel come in an XS?

Yes. The Chisel Hardtail runs from XS to XL, and XS takes riders from 148 cm. A rider shorter than 148 cm is outside the published range.

How tall is a Specialized Chisel M for?

Specialized publishes Chisel M for 165–178 cm, which is 5'5"–5'10". It carries 605 mm of stack, 430 mm of reach, and 792 mm of standover.

Is the Chisel the same size as the Rockhopper?

No. The two frames publish separate height charts, so an M on one is not an M on the other. Check stack and reach on the model you are buying.