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2026 Specialized Chisel Base vs 2026 Yeti ASR T3

The Yeti ASR T3 size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead

What changes on the Yeti ASR T3

Compared with the Specialized Chisel Base in M, the Yeti ASR T3 in L places the top of the head tube 4 mm higher and 20 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 24 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
+4 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+20 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+24 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
±0.0°
About the same head angle
Chainstays
+2 mm
About the same

The two frames

2026 Specialized Chisel Base (M) 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 1177

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

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Chisel Base MYeti ASR T3 LDifference
Reach445465+20 mm
Stack606610+4 mm
Head tube angle66.566.5±0.0°
Seat tube angle75.575.5±0.0°
Effective top tube602not listed
Chainstay length437439+2 mm
Wheelbase11771201+24 mm
BB drop36not listed
BB height336not listed
Standover777not listed
Seat tube length410not listed
Fork length530not listed
Head tube length110not 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

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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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