2021 Specialized Chisel LTD vs 2019 Cannondale F-Si Carbon
The XL (29") is the Cannondale F-Si Carbon size closest to your XL Specialized Chisel LTD. 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 LTD in XL, the Cannondale F-Si Carbon in XL (29") places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 20 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 26 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +2 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- −20 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −26 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Chisel LTD, XLCannondale F-Si Carbon, XL (29")Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Chisel LTD XL | Cannondale F-Si Carbon XL (29") | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 480mm | 460 | −20 mm |
| Stack | 633mm | 635 | +2 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68° | 69 | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 73.1 | −0.9° |
| Chainstay length | 432mm | 427 | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1185mm | 1159 | −26 mm |
| BB drop | 63mm | 62 | −1 mm |
| BB height | 309mm | 308 | −1 mm |
| Standover | 847mm | 863 | +16 mm |
| Seat tube length | 520mm | 530 | +10 mm |
| Fork length | 506mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 125mm | 126 | +1 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 653 |
Differences are the Cannondale F-Si Carbon minus the Specialized Chisel LTD. Full charts: 2021 Specialized Chisel LTD, 2019 Cannondale F-Si Carbon.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Chisel LTDCannondale 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 LTDLTD | Cannondale F-Si CarbonCarbon 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 | Cannondale F-Si |
| Fork | Fox 32 FLOAT Factory Series | Lefty Ocho |
| Shifter | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission Trigger | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM XX1 Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM GX Eagle AXS | TruVativ Stylo |
| Wheelset | Roval Control Carbon | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Ikon | Schwalbe Ray 29 |
| Brake | Magura MT7, Magura MT8 Pro | SRAM Level TLM |
| Handlebar | Renthal FatBar | Cannondale C1 |
| Stem | Renthal Apex | Cannondale C1 |
| Seatpost | Fox Transfer SL Performance Elite | Cannondale C1 |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM GX Eagle |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Cannondale PressFit30 |
| Hub | not listed | Lefty 60 |
| Rim | not listed | HollowGram 23 |
| Grips | not listed | Cannondale Locking Grips |
| Saddle | not listed | Fabric Scoop |
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