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2026 Specialized Chisel Base vs 2026 Yeti ASR T3

The L is the Yeti ASR T3 size closest to your XL Specialized Chisel Base. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.

What changes on the Yeti ASR T3

Compared with the Specialized Chisel Base in XL, the Yeti ASR T3 in L places the top of the head tube 19 mm lower and 30 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 36 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−19 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−30 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−36 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
+2 mm
About the same

The two frames

2026 Specialized Chisel Base (XL) and 2026 Yeti ASR T3 (L), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Chisel Base is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Yeti ASR T3 is the colored outline on top.J 1237

Specialized Chisel Base, XLYeti ASR T3, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Chisel Base XLYeti ASR T3 LDifference
Reach495465−30 mm
Stack629610−19 mm
Head tube angle66.566.5±0.0°
Seat tube angle75.575.5±0.0°
Effective top tube664not listed
Chainstay length437439+2 mm
Wheelbase12371201−36 mm
BB drop36not listed
BB height336not listed
Standover790not listed
Seat tube length500not listed
Fork length530not listed
Head tube length135not listed

Differences are the Yeti ASR T3 minus the Specialized Chisel Base. Full charts: 2026 Specialized Chisel Base, 2026 Yeti ASR T3.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Chisel BaseYeti ASR T3

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

Each bike is ranked against the other XC bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.

What each ships with

The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.

PartSpecialized Chisel BaseYeti ASR T3T3 X0 AXS TRANSMISSION
Framenot listedYeti ASR
Forknot listedRockShox SID Ultimate SL
Rear shocknot listedRockShox SIDLuxe Ultimate
Shifternot listedSRAM Pod Controller
Brakenot listedYeti Motive Silver

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