2021 Specialized Chisel vs 2019 Cannondale F-Si Carbon
We can't match sizes for these two: one of them has no stack and reach for the sizes shown.
What changes on the Cannondale F-Si Carbon
- Frame stack
- +6 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- n/a
- One of the bikes has no number for this
- Wheelbase
- −15 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Specialized Chisel numbers we have for size M are missing the reach. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Chisel M | Cannondale F-Si Carbon M (29") | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | not listed | 420 | |
| Stack | 606mm | 612 | +6 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68° | 69 | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 73.1 | −0.9° |
| Chainstay length | 432mm | 427 | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1125mm | 1110 | −15 mm |
| BB drop | not listed | 62 | |
| BB height | 309mm | 308 | −1 mm |
| Standover | 793mm | 793 | ±0 mm |
| Seat tube length | 430mm | 430 | ±0 mm |
| Fork length | 506mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 95mm | 101 | +6 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 606 |
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
AggressivePositionUpright
CalmSteeringQuick
PlayfulBalancePlanted
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 Carbon5 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 | Cannondale F-Si |
| Fork | RockShox Judy | RockShox Reba RL |
| Shifter | Shimano Deore | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M6100 | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Chain | KMC X-12 | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Crankset | Specialized Stout Pro | TruVativ Stylo |
| Tire | Specialized Fast Trak | Schwalbe Ray Performance 29, Schwalbe Racing Ralph |
| Hub | Shimano MT410-B | Formula 15x110 front, Formula 12x148 rear, HG driver |
| Rim | Specialized hookless | WTB STX i23 TCS |
| Brake | Shimano Deore M4100 | Shimano MT500 hydro |
| Handlebar | Specialized Mini Rise | Cannondale C3 |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Sport | Fabric Scoop |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Cannondale PressFit30 |
| Stem | not listed | Cannondale C3 |
| Grips | not listed | Cannondale Locking Grips |
| Headset | not listed | Integrated |
| Seatpost | not listed | Cannondale C3 |
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