2021 Specialized Chisel vs 2019 Cannondale F-Si Carbon
The S (29") is the Cannondale F-Si Carbon size closest to your S 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 S, the Cannondale F-Si Carbon in S (29") places the top of the head tube 4 mm lower and 6 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 14 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −4 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −6 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −14 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Chisel, SCannondale F-Si Carbon, S (29")Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Chisel S | Cannondale F-Si Carbon S (29") | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 406mm | 400 | −6 mm |
| Stack | 606mm | 602 | −4 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68° | 69 | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 73.1 | −0.9° |
| Chainstay length | 432mm | 427 | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1100mm | 1086 | −14 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 62 | |
| BB height | 309mm | 308 | −1 mm |
| Standover | 763mm | 755 | −8 mm |
| Seat tube length | 400mm | 330 | −70 mm |
| Fork length | 506mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 95mm | 90 | −5 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 583 |
Differences are the Cannondale F-Si Carbon minus the Specialized Chisel. Full charts: 2021 Specialized Chisel, 2019 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 | Cannondale F-Si CarbonCarbon 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 | Cannondale F-Si |
| Fork | RockShox Judy | Lefty Ocho |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore | SRAM XX1 Eagle |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M6100 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X-12 | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Crankset | Specialized Stout Pro | TruVativ Stylo |
| Tire | Specialized Fast Trak | Schwalbe Ray 29 |
| Hub | Shimano MT410-B | Lefty 60 |
| Rim | Specialized hookless | HollowGram 23 |
| Brake | Shimano Deore M4100 | SRAM Level TLM |
| Handlebar | Specialized Mini Rise | Cannondale C1 |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Sport | Fabric Scoop |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Cannondale PressFit30 |
| Stem | not listed | Cannondale C1 |
| Grips | not listed | Cannondale Locking Grips |
| Seatpost | not listed | Cannondale C1 |
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