2018 Specialized Chisel Men's Comp vs 2018 Cannondale F-Si Carbon
The L (29") is the Cannondale F-Si Carbon size closest to your XL Specialized Chisel Men's Comp. 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 Cannondale F-Si Carbon
Compared with the Specialized Chisel Men's Comp in XL, the Cannondale F-Si Carbon in L (29") places the top of the head tube 18 mm lower and 27 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 32 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −18 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −27 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −32 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- ±0.0°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −1 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Chisel Men's Comp, XLCannondale F-Si Carbon, L (29")Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Chisel Men's Comp XL | Cannondale F-Si Carbon L (29") | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 462mm | 435 | −27 mm |
| Stack | 633mm | 615 | −18 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.8° | 69.8 | ±0.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 73.1 | −0.9° |
| Effective top tube | 648mm | 622 | −26 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430mm | 429 | −1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1154mm | 1122 | −32 mm |
| BB drop | 57.5mm | 62 | +5 mm |
| BB height | 312.5mm | 308 | −5 mm |
| Standover | 845mm | 806 | −39 mm |
| Seat tube length | 520mm | 485 | −35 mm |
| Fork length | 506mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 125mm | 110 | −15 mm |
Differences are the Cannondale F-Si Carbon minus the Specialized Chisel Men's Comp. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Chisel Men's Comp, 2018 Cannondale F-Si Carbon.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Chisel Men's CompCannondale F-Si Carbon
Each bike is ranked against the other XC 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 | Specialized Chisel Men's CompMen's Comp | Cannondale F-Si CarbonCarbon 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 | Cannondale F-Si |
| Fork | RockShox Judy 29 | Lefty 2.0 |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore, Shimano XT | SRAM XX1 Eagle |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X-10 | SRAM Eagle 12 |
| Crankset | Specialized Stout Pro | TruVativ Stylo |
| Chainring | Specialized Stout | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Fast Trak | Schwalbe Rocket Ron EVO Snakeskin |
| Rim | Specialized Stout XC 29 | HollowGram 23 |
| Brake | Shimano Deore MT500 | SRAM Level TLM, SRAM TLM |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip | Cannondale Locking Grips |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom Comp | Fabric Scoop |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Cannondale PressFit30 |
| Hub | not listed | Lefty 60 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Cannondale C1 |
| Stem | not listed | Cannondale C1 |
| Headset | not listed | Cannondale HeadShok Si |
| Seatpost | not listed | Cannondale SAVE |
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