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2019 Cannondale Trigger vs 2018 Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5

The Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 size closest to your M is the L. Compare the L instead

What changes on the Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5

Compared with the Cannondale Trigger in M, the Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 in S places the top of the head tube 5 mm lower and 43 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 57 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−5 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−43 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−57 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
+1.0°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
±0 mm
About the same

The two frames

2019 Cannondale Trigger (M) and 2018 Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 (S), 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 1153

Cannondale Trigger, MSpecialized Stumpjumper 27.5, SDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementCannondale Trigger MSpecialized Stumpjumper 27.5 SDifference
Reach431388mm−43 mm
Stack595590mm−5 mm
Head tube angle6667°+1.0°
Seat tube angle74.574°−0.5°
Effective top tube602558mm−44 mm
Chainstay length420420mm±0 mm
Wheelbase11531096mm−57 mm
BB drop1218mm+6 mm
BB height345not listed
Standover761742mm−19 mm
Seat tube length430396mm−34 mm
Head tube length115105mm−10 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

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