2021 Specialized Chisel Comp vs 2019 Cannondale F-Si Carbon
The Cannondale F-Si Carbon size closest to your M is the M (29"). Compare the M (29") instead
What changes on the Cannondale F-Si Carbon
Compared with the Specialized Chisel Comp in M, the Cannondale F-Si Carbon in XL (29") places the top of the head tube 30 mm higher and 30 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 35 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +30 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +30 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +35 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Chisel Comp, MCannondale F-Si Carbon, XL (29")Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Chisel Comp M | Cannondale F-Si Carbon XL (29") | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 430mm | 460 | +30 mm |
| Stack | 605mm | 635 | +30 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68° | 69 | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 73.1 | −0.9° |
| Chainstay length | 432mm | 427 | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1124mm | 1159 | +35 mm |
| BB drop | 63mm | 62 | −1 mm |
| BB height | 309mm | 308 | −1 mm |
| Standover | 792mm | 863 | +71 mm |
| Seat tube length | 430mm | 530 | +100 mm |
| Fork length | 506mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 95mm | 126 | +31 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 653 |
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 Carbon5 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 | Cannondale F-Si |
| Fork | RockShox Judy Gold | RockShox Reba RL |
| Shifter | Shimano SLX | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Derailleur | Shimano SLX M7100 | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore M6100 | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Chain | Shimano Deore M6100 | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Crankset | Shimano MT511 | TruVativ Stylo |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB52 | Cannondale PressFit30 |
| 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 M6100 | Shimano MT500 hydro |
| Handlebar | Specialized Mini Rise | Cannondale C3 |
| Saddle | Specialized Power Sport | Fabric Scoop |
| Stem | not listed | Cannondale C3 |
| Grips | not listed | Cannondale Locking Grips |
| Headset | not listed | Integrated |
| Seatpost | not listed | Cannondale C3 |
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