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2019 Cannondale Trigger vs 2017 Specialized Enduro Pro Carbon 650b

The XL is the Specialized Enduro Pro Carbon 650b size closest to your XL Cannondale Trigger. 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 Enduro Pro Carbon 650b

Compared with the Cannondale Trigger in XL, the Specialized Enduro Pro Carbon 650b in XL places the top of the head tube 5 mm lower and 8 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 16 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.

Frame stack
−5 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−8 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
+16 mm
Longer: steadier at speed
Head angle
−0.5°
Slacker: calmer steering
Chainstays
+5 mm
Longer: more planted

The two frames

2019 Cannondale Trigger (XL) and 2017 Specialized Enduro Pro Carbon 650b (XL), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Cannondale Trigger is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Enduro Pro Carbon 650b is the colored outline on top.J 1209

Cannondale Trigger, XLSpecialized Enduro Pro Carbon 650b, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementCannondale Trigger XLSpecialized Enduro Pro Carbon 650b XLDifference
Reach478470mm−8 mm
Stack618613mm−5 mm
Head tube angle6665.5°−0.5°
Seat tube angle74.575°+0.5°
Effective top tube655632mm−23 mm
Chainstay length420425mm+5 mm
Wheelbase12091225mm+16 mm
BB drop1210.5mm−2 mm
BB height345not listed
Standover796796mm±0 mm
Seat tube length520521mm+1 mm
Head tube length140125mm−15 mm
Fork lengthnot listed559mm

Differences are the Specialized Enduro Pro Carbon 650b minus the Cannondale Trigger. Full charts: 2019 Cannondale Trigger, 2017 Specialized Enduro Pro Carbon 650b.

Where each sits in its class

Cannondale TriggerSpecialized Enduro Pro Carbon 650b

AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted

Each bike is ranked against the other trail 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.

PartCannondale Trigger2Specialized Enduro Pro Carbon 650bPro Carbon 650b
ForkFox Float 34 Performance EliteRockShox Lyrik RC 27.5
Rear shockFox Float DPX2 EVOL Performance EliteÖhlins STX
ShifterSRAM X01 EagleSRAM X01 Eagle
DerailleurSRAM X01 EagleSRAM X01 Eagle
CranksetTruVativ DescendantSRAM X01 Eagle
Bottom bracketCannondale PressFit30SRAM XR
TireMaxxis Minion DHF 27.5Specialized Slaughter, Specialized Butcher
RimStan's NoTubes Flow MK3Roval Traverse 650
BrakeSRAM Guide RSSRAM Guide RS
HandlebarCannondale C1not listed
StemCannondale C1not listed
GripsCannondale Locking GripsSpecialized Sip Grip
Dropper postCannondale DownLow Dropper PostSpecialized Command Post IRcc
SaddleFabric ScoopSpecialized Henge Expert
Cassettenot listedSRAM X01 Eagle
Chainnot listedSRAM X01 Eagle
Hubnot listedRoval Traverse
Seatpostnot listedSpecialized Command Post IRcc

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