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I've been looking for a short travel XC hardtail and was thinking of the Specialized Chisel or something similar. I've found the Rockrider RACE 540 on Decathalon's site which ticks pretty much the same boxes. Geo/Weight all comparable to a few mm, compenents seem decent, nothing I'd want to upgrade immediately. I'd even prefer the Manitou fork over the Judy.
Has anyone had one, the other models or any experience with the brand? Other than a bit of badge snobbery I can't really see any reason to pay nearly double the price for a Specialized, Treks at the same price point all have QR axles!
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29" semi-rigid aluminium frame touring MTB, RACE 540 beige | Decathlon
Posted : 17/06/2026 1:27 pm
