Quiver

2019 Cannondale Trigger vs 2018 Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5

The M is the Specialized Stumpjumper 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 Stumpjumper 27.5

Compared with the Cannondale Trigger in S, the Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 in M places the top of the head tube 16 mm higher and 5 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket.

Frame stack
+16 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
+5 mm
Longer frame reach
Wheelbase
+1 mm
About the same
Head angle
+1.0°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

2019 Cannondale Trigger (S) and 2018 Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 (M), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Cannondale Trigger is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 is the colored outline on top.J 1125

Cannondale Trigger, SSpecialized Stumpjumper 27.5, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementCannondale Trigger SSpecialized Stumpjumper 27.5 MDifference
Reach409414mm+5 mm
Stack583599mm+16 mm
Head tube angle6667°+1.0°
Seat tube angle74.574°−0.5°
Effective top tube576587mm+11 mm
Chainstay length420420mm±0 mm
Wheelbase11251126mm+1 mm
BB drop1218mm+6 mm
BB height345not listed
Standover749748mm−1 mm
Seat tube length400430mm+30 mm
Head tube length102115mm+13 mm
Fork lengthnot listed542mm

Differences are the Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 minus the Cannondale Trigger. Full charts: 2019 Cannondale Trigger, 2018 Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5.

Where each sits in its class

Cannondale TriggerSpecialized Stumpjumper 27.5

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 Stumpjumper 27.5S-Works 27.5
ForkFox Float 34 Performance EliteÖhlins RXF 36
Rear shockFox Float DPX2 EVOL Performance EliteÖhlins STX
ShifterSRAM X01 EagleSRAM XX1 Eagle
DerailleurSRAM X01 EagleSRAM XX1 Eagle
CranksetTruVativ DescendantSRAM XX1 Eagle
Bottom bracketCannondale PressFit30not listed
TireMaxxis Minion DHF 27.5Specialized Butcher
RimStan's NoTubes Flow MK3Roval Traverse SL 27.5
BrakeSRAM Guide RSSRAM Guide RS
HandlebarCannondale C1not listed
StemCannondale C1Syntace F109
GripsCannondale Locking GripsSpecialized Sip Grip
Dropper postCannondale DownLow Dropper Postnot listed
SaddleFabric ScoopSpecialized Henge Expert
Cassettenot listedSRAM X01 Eagle
Chainnot listedSRAM X01 Eagle
Hubnot listedRoval Traverse SL
Seatpostnot listedSpecialized Command Post IRcc

Know what is on every bike.

Add your bike to Quiver. Keep its parts, setup, and service history together, then share your build.

Explore the app
A Transition Relay build sheet: frame, fork, shock and drivetrainThe Relay’s ride photo galleryThe Relay’s ride spectrum and 2D frame geometryThe garage: five bikes and 99 recorded partsA Specialized Tarmac SL8 road build sheet