2019 Specialized Chisel vs 2018 Cannondale F-Si Carbon
The L (29") is the Cannondale F-Si Carbon size closest to your XL Specialized Chisel. 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 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, XLCannondale F-Si Carbon, L (29")Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Chisel 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° |
| 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 |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 622 |
Differences are the Cannondale F-Si Carbon minus the Specialized Chisel. Full charts: 2019 Specialized Chisel, 2018 Cannondale F-Si Carbon.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized ChiselCannondale 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 ChiselChisel Frame | Cannondale F-Si CarbonCarbon 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 | Cannondale F-Si |
| Fork | not listed | Lefty 2.0 |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM XX1 Eagle |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM Eagle 12 |
| Crankset | not listed | TruVativ Stylo |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Cannondale PressFit30 |
| Tire | not listed | Schwalbe Rocket Ron EVO Snakeskin |
| Hub | not listed | Lefty 60 |
| Rim | not listed | HollowGram 23 |
| Brake | not listed | SRAM Level TLM, SRAM TLM |
| Handlebar | not listed | Cannondale C1 |
| Stem | not listed | Cannondale C1 |
| Grips | not listed | Cannondale Locking Grips |
| Headset | not listed | Cannondale HeadShok Si |
| Seatpost | not listed | Cannondale SAVE |
| Saddle | not listed | Fabric Scoop |
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