2019 Cannondale Trigger vs 2020 Specialized Fuse 27.5
The XS is the Specialized Fuse 27.5 size closest to your S 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 Fuse 27.5
Compared with the Cannondale Trigger in S, the Specialized Fuse 27.5 in XS places the top of the head tube 20 mm higher and 9 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 5 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +20 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −9 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −5 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +10 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Cannondale Trigger, SSpecialized Fuse 27.5, XSDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Trigger S | Specialized Fuse 27.5 XS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 409 | 400mm | −9 mm |
| Stack | 583 | 603mm | +20 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66 | 66° | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 74° | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 576 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 420 | 430mm | +10 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1125 | 1120mm | −5 mm |
| BB drop | 12 | not listed | |
| BB height | 345 | not listed | |
| Standover | 749 | 717mm | −32 mm |
| Seat tube length | 400 | 340mm | −60 mm |
| Head tube length | 102 | 105mm | +3 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 520mm |
Differences are the Specialized Fuse 27.5 minus the Cannondale Trigger. Full charts: 2019 Cannondale Trigger, 2020 Specialized Fuse 27.5.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale TriggerSpecialized Fuse 27.5
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.
| Part | Cannondale Trigger2 | Specialized Fuse 27.527.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Fox Float 34 Performance Elite | RockShox Judy |
| Rear shock | Fox Float DPX2 EVOL Performance Elite | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM X01 Eagle | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle | Shimano Deore |
| Crankset | TruVativ Descendant | Specialized Stout |
| Bottom bracket | Cannondale PressFit30 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Minion DHF 27.5 | Specialized Butcher GRID, Specialized Slaughter GRID |
| Rim | Stan's NoTubes Flow MK3 | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Guide RS | Tektro HD-M275 |
| Handlebar | Cannondale C1 | Specialized Stout |
| Stem | Cannondale C1 | Specialized Stout |
| Grips | Cannondale Locking Grips | not listed |
| Dropper post | Cannondale DownLow Dropper Post | not listed |
| Saddle | Fabric Scoop | Specialized Bridge Saddle |
| Chain | not listed | KMC X10 |
| Wheelset | not listed | Specialized Stout |
| Seatpost | not listed | TranzX Dropper |
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