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2021 Specialized Chisel Frameset 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 Frameset in M, the Cannondale F-Si Carbon in S (29") places the top of the head tube 3 mm lower and 30 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 38 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.

Frame stack
−3 mm
Lower front end
Frame reach
−30 mm
Shorter frame reach
Wheelbase
−38 mm
Shorter: quicker to change direction
Head angle
+1.0°
Steeper: sharper steering
Chainstays
−5 mm
Shorter: livelier

The two frames

2021 Specialized Chisel Frameset (M) and 2019 Cannondale F-Si Carbon (S (29")), lined up at the bottom bracketBoth frames drawn to scale. The Specialized Chisel Frameset is drawn in full with its measurements, and the Cannondale F-Si Carbon is the colored outline on top.J 1124

Specialized Chisel Frameset, MCannondale F-Si Carbon, S (29")Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.

Geometry side by side

MeasurementSpecialized Chisel Frameset MCannondale F-Si Carbon S (29")Difference
Reach430mm400−30 mm
Stack605mm602−3 mm
Head tube angle68°69+1.0°
Seat tube angle74°73.1−0.9°
Chainstay length432mm427−5 mm
Wheelbase1124mm1086−38 mm
BB drop63mm62−1 mm
BB height309mm308−1 mm
Standover792mm755−37 mm
Seat tube length430mm330−100 mm
Fork length506mmnot listed
Head tube length95mm90−5 mm
Effective top tubenot listed583

Differences are the Cannondale F-Si Carbon minus the Specialized Chisel Frameset. Full charts: 2021 Specialized Chisel Frameset, 2019 Cannondale F-Si Carbon.

Where each sits in its class

Specialized Chisel FramesetCannondale 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.

PartSpecialized Chisel FramesetFramesetCannondale F-Si CarbonCarbon 1
FrameSpecialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5Cannondale F-Si
Forknot listedLefty Ocho
Shifternot listedSRAM X01 Eagle
Derailleurnot listedSRAM XX1 Eagle
Chainnot listedSRAM GX Eagle
Cranksetnot listedTruVativ Stylo
Bottom bracketnot listedCannondale PressFit30
Tirenot listedSchwalbe Ray 29
Hubnot listedLefty 60
Rimnot listedHollowGram 23
Brakenot listedSRAM Level TLM
Handlebarnot listedCannondale C1
Stemnot listedCannondale C1
Gripsnot listedCannondale Locking Grips
Seatpostnot listedCannondale C1
Saddlenot listedFabric Scoop

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