2018 Specialized Chisel Men's Expert vs 2018 Cannondale F-Si Carbon
The Cannondale F-Si Carbon size closest to your M is the M (29"). Compare the M (29") instead
What changes on the Cannondale F-Si Carbon
Compared with the Specialized Chisel Men's Expert in M, the Cannondale F-Si Carbon in S (27.5") places the top of the head tube 36 mm lower and 19 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 28 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −36 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −19 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −28 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- −0.8°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Chisel Men's Expert, MCannondale F-Si Carbon, S (27.5")Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Chisel Men's Expert M | Cannondale F-Si Carbon S (27.5") | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 418mm | 399 | −19 mm |
| Stack | 605mm | 569 | −36 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.8° | 69 | −0.8° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 73.3 | −0.7° |
| Effective top tube | 594mm | 570 | −24 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430mm | 425 | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1100mm | 1072 | −28 mm |
| BB drop | 57.5mm | 45 | −13 mm |
| BB height | 312.5mm | 308 | −5 mm |
| Standover | 790mm | 737 | −53 mm |
| Seat tube length | 430mm | 385 | −45 mm |
| Fork length | 506mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 95mm | 97 | +2 mm |
Differences are the Cannondale F-Si Carbon minus the Specialized Chisel Men's Expert. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Chisel Men's Expert, 2018 Cannondale F-Si Carbon.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Chisel Men's ExpertCannondale 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 ExpertMen's Expert 1x | Cannondale F-Si CarbonCarbon 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 | Cannondale F-Si |
| Fork | RockShox Reba RL 29 | Lefty 2.0 |
| Shifter | SRAM GX | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX | SRAM XX1 Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM NX | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X-11 | SRAM Eagle 12 |
| Crankset | Race Face Aeffect | TruVativ Stylo |
| Tire | Specialized Fast Trak | Schwalbe Rocket Ron EVO Snakeskin |
| Hub | Specialized spacing | Lefty 60 |
| Rim | Specialized Stout XC 29 | HollowGram 23 |
| Brake | SRAM Level TL | SRAM Level TLM, SRAM TLM |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip | Cannondale Locking Grips |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom Comp | Fabric Scoop |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Cannondale PressFit30 |
| 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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