2021 Specialized Chisel Comp vs 2019 Cannondale F-Si Carbon
The L (29") is the Cannondale F-Si Carbon size closest to your L Specialized Chisel 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 Comp in L, the Cannondale F-Si Carbon in L (29") places the top of the head tube 4 mm higher and 15 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 20 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +4 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- −15 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −20 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Chisel Comp, LCannondale F-Si Carbon, L (29")Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Chisel Comp L | Cannondale F-Si Carbon L (29") | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 455mm | 440 | −15 mm |
| Stack | 619mm | 623 | +4 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68° | 69 | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 73.1 | −0.9° |
| Chainstay length | 432mm | 427 | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1154mm | 1134 | −20 mm |
| BB drop | 63mm | 62 | −1 mm |
| BB height | 309mm | 308 | −1 mm |
| Standover | 816mm | 828 | +12 mm |
| Seat tube length | 470mm | 480 | +10 mm |
| Fork length | 506mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 110mm | 113 | +3 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 629 |
Differences are the Cannondale F-Si Carbon minus the Specialized Chisel Comp. Full charts: 2021 Specialized Chisel Comp, 2019 Cannondale F-Si Carbon.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Chisel 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 CompComp | Cannondale F-Si CarbonCarbon 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 | Cannondale F-Si |
| Fork | RockShox Judy Gold | Lefty Ocho |
| Shifter | Shimano SLX | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Derailleur | Shimano SLX M7100 | SRAM XX1 Eagle |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M6100 | not listed |
| Chain | Shimano Deore M6100 | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Crankset | Shimano MT511 | TruVativ Stylo |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB52 | Cannondale PressFit30 |
| Tire | Specialized Fast Trak | Schwalbe Ray 29 |
| Hub | Shimano MT410-B | Lefty 60 |
| Rim | Specialized hookless | HollowGram 23 |
| Brake | Shimano Deore M6100 | SRAM Level TLM |
| Handlebar | Specialized Mini Rise | Cannondale C1 |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Sport | Fabric Scoop |
| Stem | not listed | Cannondale C1 |
| Grips | not listed | Cannondale Locking Grips |
| Seatpost | not listed | Cannondale C1 |
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