2019 Specialized Chisel Men's Comp vs 2018 Cannondale F-Si Carbon
The M (29") is the Cannondale F-Si Carbon size closest to your S 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 S, the Cannondale F-Si Carbon in M (29") places the top of the head tube 8 mm higher and 19 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 24 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +8 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +19 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +24 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.1°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- −1 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Chisel Men's Comp, SCannondale F-Si Carbon, M (29")Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Chisel Men's Comp S | Cannondale F-Si Carbon M (29") | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 395mm | 414 | +19 mm |
| Stack | 595mm | 603 | +8 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.8° | 69.7 | −0.1° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 73.2 | −0.8° |
| Effective top tube | 567mm | 596 | +29 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430mm | 429 | −1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1073mm | 1097 | +24 mm |
| BB drop | 57.5mm | 62 | +5 mm |
| BB height | 312.5mm | 308 | −5 mm |
| Standover | 760mm | 777 | +17 mm |
| Seat tube length | 400mm | 435 | +35 mm |
| Fork length | 496mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 95mm | 97 | +2 mm |
Differences are the Cannondale F-Si Carbon minus the Specialized Chisel Men's Comp. Full charts: 2019 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 X1 | Cannondale F-Si CarbonCarbon 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 | Cannondale F-Si |
| Fork | RockShox Judy 29 Gold | Lefty 2.0 |
| Shifter | Shimano SLX | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Derailleur | Shimano SLX | SRAM XX1 Eagle |
| Chain | KMC X-11 | SRAM Eagle 12 |
| Crankset | Specialized Stout Pro | TruVativ Stylo |
| Tire | Specialized Fast Trak | Schwalbe Rocket Ron EVO Snakeskin |
| Rim | Specialized Stout XC 29 | HollowGram 23 |
| Brake | Shimano MT501 | SRAM Level TLM, SRAM TLM |
| Handlebar | Specialized Mini Rise | Cannondale C1 |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip | Cannondale Locking Grips |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom Comp | Fabric Scoop |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Cannondale PressFit30 |
| Hub | not listed | Lefty 60 |
| Stem | not listed | Cannondale C1 |
| Headset | not listed | Cannondale HeadShok Si |
| Seatpost | not listed | Cannondale SAVE |
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