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2019 Cannondale Trigger vs 2018 Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 Frameset

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

What changes on the Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 Frameset

Compared with the Cannondale Trigger in M, the Specialized Stumpjumper 27.5 Frameset in M places the top of the head tube 4 mm higher and 17 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 27 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
+4 mm
Higher front end
Frame reach
−17 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−27 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 Frameset (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 Frameset is the colored outline on top.J 1153

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

Geometry side by side

MeasurementCannondale Trigger MSpecialized Stumpjumper 27.5 Frameset MDifference
Reach431414mm−17 mm
Stack595599mm+4 mm
Head tube angle6667°+1.0°
Seat tube angle74.574°−0.5°
Effective top tube602587mm−15 mm
Chainstay length420420mm±0 mm
Wheelbase11531126mm−27 mm
BB drop1218mm+6 mm
BB height345not listed
Standover761748mm−13 mm
Seat tube length430430mm±0 mm
Head tube length115115mm±0 mm
Fork lengthnot listed542mm

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

Where each sits in its class

Cannondale TriggerSpecialized Stumpjumper 27.5 Frameset

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 27.5 FramesetS-Works Frameset
ForkFox Float 34 Performance Elitenot listed
Rear shockFox Float DPX2 EVOL Performance EliteÖhlins STX
ShifterSRAM X01 Eaglenot listed
DerailleurSRAM X01 Eaglenot listed
CranksetTruVativ Descendantnot listed
Bottom bracketCannondale PressFit30not listed
TireMaxxis Minion DHF 27.5not listed
RimStan's NoTubes Flow MK3not listed
BrakeSRAM Guide RSnot listed
HandlebarCannondale C1not listed
StemCannondale C1not listed
GripsCannondale Locking Gripsnot listed
Dropper postCannondale DownLow Dropper Postnot listed
SaddleFabric Scoopnot listed

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