2021 Specialized Chisel vs 2019 Cannondale F-Si Carbon
The S (29") is the Cannondale F-Si Carbon size closest to your XS 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 XS, the Cannondale F-Si Carbon in S (29") places the top of the head tube 10 mm higher and 14 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 15 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +10 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +14 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +15 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Chisel, XSCannondale F-Si Carbon, S (29")Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Chisel XS | Cannondale F-Si Carbon S (29") | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 386mm | 400 | +14 mm |
| Stack | 592mm | 602 | +10 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68° | 69 | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 73.1 | −0.9° |
| Chainstay length | 432mm | 427 | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1071mm | 1086 | +15 mm |
| BB drop | 68 | 62 | −6 mm |
| BB height | 304mm | 308 | +4 mm |
| Standover | 733mm | 755 | +22 mm |
| Seat tube length | 367mm | 330 | −37 mm |
| Fork length | 486mm | 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 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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