The Chisel is the lightest and fastest full-suspension cross-country bike of all time. It is 18.4% lighter than the next competitor and delivers noticeably intense performance. Thanks to the advanced kinematics and geometry of the Epic 8 combined with the innovative D’Aluisio Smartweld technology, riders can push their limits on Speed Metal between the tape or simply have an incredibly good time on their home trails. SPEED METAL: D’Aluisio Smartweld not only gives the Chisel its low weight but also its unmatched handling and ride characteristics. Each aluminum tube has been specially shaped for its position in the frame and has different wall thicknesses. This allows us to strategically use stiffness and compliance for efficiency, comfort, and control. PROGRESSIVE METALCORE: The Chisel with 110 mm rear suspension travel in the Ride Dynamics Tune is related to the Epic 8, our racing machine for the World Cup. It shares performance features such as advanced kinematics, suspension with Ride Dynamics Tune, and the progressive geometry honed for the World Cup. The Chisel effortlessly tackles diverse terrain and instills confidence, allowing riders to rock it. POWER METAL: The Chisel surprises with incredible pedaling efficiency thanks to the geometry and kinematics of our World Cup-winning Epic 8. This makes it the most efficient full-suspension XC bike made of aluminum. The steep seat angle positions riders centrally on the bike for optimal power transfer, and the perfected anti-squat reduces pedal kickback. The Chisel converts every watt at the pedals into maximum acceleration. MORE GROOVE METAL: We have given the Chisel flexible stays for maximum suspension performance. This, along with the D’Aluisio Smartweld design with its weight savings, significantly reduces the maintenance effort of the rear end. Extensive field and lab tests have shown that the Chisel has achieved the impossible. While flex stays have mostly been reserved for carbon bikes until now, the Chisel can easily keep up in terms of efficiency, control, and low weight with its specially shaped aluminum. NO HEAVY METAL: The Chisel shines with a hydroformed seat tube that integrates the pivot point of the rocker, the main pivot point, and, absolutely innovatively, the bottom bracket shell. This saves additional material and weight compared to a traditional bike where pivot points and bottom bracket shells are welded onto the seat tube.