Aware the answer could well be "Ask Specialized" but asking here anyway.
Have been looking at the Chisel FS Comp Shimano for a bit and was ready to pull the trigger but they seem to have magically disappeared from everywhere and a couple of shops I have spoken to have stated "Yeah no due date now either" so would I be right in thinking they have killed it off? Was specifically looking at the Shimano version as I'm not really keen on SRAM components, never really had anything but grief with them.
To add a layer of complexity, I need to use Halfords cyclescheme to get the bike. Think I found 1 random store that has the Shimano version but don#t take those vouchers.
Have I missed out??
looks like there might be one or two still about:
but finding someone that takes the vouchers sounds like its harder than finding one. So as you suspect, may have missed the boat.
never know... Sram might pleasantly surprise you?!
Went out on my chisel last night... man that thing covers ground fast!
The Shimano equipped version was from last year, but then they've moved to the new UDH model whcih seems to be SRAM only. There may be one or two still in stock but finding the right size and a shop that will take your specific voucher could be tricky.
You could try calling Certini/Specialized to see if they know of anywhere.
Is this likely to be due to no frame routing for cable, like the Stumpy?
never know... Sram might pleasantly surprise you?!
I'm also not a fan but 12s (non-transmission) shifters and mechs all use the same pull ratio so you can change the bits you want and/or have spares.
Obviously ties you into GX cassettes and DUB BB's until you upgrade the wheels and cranks, but cranks are cheap and the GX cassette isn't really a problem.
The Shimano equipped ones were always only meant to be an introductory model as far as I'm aware, I wanted the Shimano equipped one too, I'm happy with my Sram one though.
maybe they are gearing up for the imminent new Shimano kit
@v7fmp - Seen that 1, but shop doesn't take the vouchers by the looks of it. Seems to be the case with any rare place I have found it.
It's the brakes that concern me to be honest. All SRAM brakes I've ever owned or known people to have ended up with issues. Perhaps I could just swap out the brakes for Deore or SLX? Only thing I can see is clamp matching issues?
I think remember reading that the shimano comp was for the launch and that it was going to be replaced with a sram version.
the evo version has shimano parts snd fox forks if that’s any good to you
Looking at getting a Chisel but not sure whether to go Base model with the X Fusion shock or stump up some more cash and get the Comp in the Psy Trance festival style Green.
never had a X fusion shock before. And it’ll probably never be abused enough to ever need servicing as I usually change bikes every 3/4 years.
Looking at getting a Chisel but not sure whether to go Base model with the X Fusion shock or stump up some more cash and get the Comp in the Psy Trance festival style Green.
never had a X fusion shock before. And it’ll probably never be abused enough to ever need servicing as I usually change bikes every 3/4 years.
Comp in terms of resale: SID fork and Deluxe shock, more attractive IMO. Firstly, the shock absorber is serviceable and tuneable with plenty of support out there (a key component in the frameset only option). The fork has support in terms of tuning and maintenance too.
Most of the weight saving (Comp vs Base) is in the fork - around 900g.
I have the X-Fusion shock on mine. I can't comment on its performance vs other brands (13 year MTB hiatus), but one thing stands out - I can't get parts in the UK (without paying silly shipping costs). The bike has covered over 500 miles in 9 months. I've serviced the air can twice to keep it running smoothly (just a clean and re-lube)... but I am not sending this thing off to be serviced (there's only one place that can service it in the UK). Not worth servicing if it's generally unsupported.
I don't know what the SRAM bikes come with, but the Shimano base spec model came with calipers and discs that were 'resin only'. I had to replace calipers and discs to get sinter compatibility. Double check that if it matters to you.
All that said, the base spec Chisel FS was a nice bike to get me back into the world of MTB. 👍
Go comp if you can, I used C2W to buy mine so was stuck with base as my work has a 2k limit, I’m close to spending the difference on upgrades already
Just seen that Evo Comp with the Fox suspension as someone mentioned above. That's a lot of bike for £3,000.
Specialized's UK site is saying that the regular Comp and Comp Evo come with a GX Eagle shifter and mech paired with an SX (or NX?) cassette and chain which you could upgrade after a season.
I was a huge Shimano fanboy for years but my latest bike came with GX Eagle and it's ran flawlessly for the past three years with only a couple of chain changes in 4,000 miles. Would definitely recommend based on my personal experience, but only GX upwards as Shimano SLX / Deore are miles ahead of low-end SRAM shifters and mechs.
