2019 Specialized Chisel Men's Expert vs 2018 Cannondale F-Si Carbon
The M (29") is the Cannondale F-Si Carbon size closest to your S Specialized Chisel Men's Expert. 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 Expert 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 Expert, 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 Expert 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 Expert. Full charts: 2019 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 | Cannondale F-Si CarbonCarbon 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 | Cannondale F-Si |
| Fork | RockShox Reba RL 29 | Lefty 2.0 |
| Shifter | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Derailleur | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM XX1 Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM NX Eagle | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM NX Eagle | SRAM Eagle 12 |
| Crankset | TruVativ Stylo | TruVativ Stylo |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM DUB | Cannondale PressFit30 |
| Tire | Specialized Fast Trak | Schwalbe Rocket Ron EVO Snakeskin |
| Brake | SRAM Level TL | SRAM Level TLM, SRAM TLM |
| Handlebar | Specialized Mini Rise | Cannondale C1 |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip | Cannondale Locking Grips |
| Saddle | Specialized Phenom Comp | Fabric Scoop |
| Hub | not listed | Lefty 60 |
| Rim | not listed | HollowGram 23 |
| Stem | not listed | Cannondale C1 |
| Headset | not listed | Cannondale HeadShok Si |
| Seatpost | not listed | Cannondale SAVE |
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