2018 Cannondale F-Si Team vs 2019 Specialized Chisel
The S is the Specialized Chisel size closest to your S (27.5") Cannondale F-Si Team. 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 Specialized Chisel
Compared with the Cannondale F-Si Team in S (27.5"), the Specialized Chisel in S places the top of the head tube 26 mm higher and 4 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket.
- Frame stack
- +26 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −4 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +1 mm
- About the same
- Head angle
- +0.8°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Cannondale F-Si Team, S (27.5")Specialized Chisel, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale F-Si Team S (27.5") | Specialized Chisel S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 399 | 395mm | −4 mm |
| Stack | 569 | 595mm | +26 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69 | 69.8° | +0.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.3 | 74° | +0.7° |
| Effective top tube | 570 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 425 | 430mm | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1072 | 1073mm | +1 mm |
| BB drop | 45 | 57.5mm | +13 mm |
| BB height | 308 | 312.5mm | +5 mm |
| Standover | 737 | 760mm | +23 mm |
| Seat tube length | 385 | 400mm | +15 mm |
| Head tube length | 97 | 95mm | −2 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 496mm |
Differences are the Specialized Chisel minus the Cannondale F-Si Team. Full charts: 2018 Cannondale F-Si Team, 2019 Specialized Chisel.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale F-Si TeamSpecialized Chisel
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.
| Part | Cannondale F-Si TeamTeam | Specialized ChiselChisel Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale F-Si | Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 |
| Fork | Lefty 2.0 | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM XX1 Eagle | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM XX1 Eagle | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM PC-X01 Eagle | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM XX1 Eagle | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Cannondale PressFit30 | not listed |
| Tire | Schwalbe Rocket Ron EVO Snakeskin | not listed |
| Hub | Lefty 60 | not listed |
| Rim | ENVE M50 | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Level Ultimate | not listed |
| Handlebar | FSA K-Force | not listed |
| Stem | Cannondale C1 | not listed |
| Grips | Cannondale Locking Grips | not listed |
| Headset | Cannondale HeadShok Si | not listed |
| Seatpost | Cannondale SAVE2 | not listed |
| Saddle | Prologo Zero II TiRox | not listed |
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