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 XL places the top of the head tube 22 mm higher and 33 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 31 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +22 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +33 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +31 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- ±0 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Cannondale Trigger, MSpecialized Stumpjumper 27.5, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Trigger M | Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 431 | 464mm | +33 mm |
| Stack | 595 | 617mm | +22 mm |
| Head tube angle | 66 | 67° | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 74° | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 602 | 646mm | +44 mm |
| Chainstay length | 420 | 420mm | ±0 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1153 | 1184mm | +31 mm |
| BB drop | 12 | 18mm | +6 mm |
| BB height | 345 | not listed | |
| Standover | 761 | 764mm | +3 mm |
| Seat tube length | 430 | 523mm | +93 mm |
| Head tube length | 115 | not listed | |
| Fork length | not listed | 542mm |
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
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 Stumpjumper 27.5S-Works 27.5 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Fox Float 34 Performance Elite | Öhlins RXF 36 |
| Rear shock | Fox Float DPX2 EVOL Performance Elite | Öhlins STX |
| Shifter | SRAM X01 Eagle | SRAM XX1 Eagle |
| Derailleur | SRAM X01 Eagle | SRAM XX1 Eagle |
| Crankset | TruVativ Descendant | SRAM XX1 Eagle |
| Bottom bracket | Cannondale PressFit30 | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Minion DHF 27.5 | Specialized Butcher |
| Rim | Stan's NoTubes Flow MK3 | Roval Traverse SL 27.5 |
| Brake | SRAM Guide RS | SRAM Guide RS |
| Handlebar | Cannondale C1 | not listed |
| Stem | Cannondale C1 | Syntace F109 |
| Grips | Cannondale Locking Grips | Specialized Sip Grip |
| Dropper post | Cannondale DownLow Dropper Post | not listed |
| Saddle | Fabric Scoop | Specialized Henge Expert |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Hub | not listed | Roval Traverse SL |
| Seatpost | not listed | Specialized Command Post IRcc |
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