2021 Specialized Chisel LTD vs 2019 Cannondale F-Si Carbon
The S (29") is the Cannondale F-Si Carbon size closest to your S 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 S, the Cannondale F-Si Carbon in S (29") places the top of the head tube 3 mm lower and 5 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 13 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −3 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −5 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −13 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −5 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Chisel LTD, SCannondale F-Si Carbon, S (29")Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Chisel LTD S | Cannondale F-Si Carbon S (29") | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 405mm | 400 | −5 mm |
| Stack | 605mm | 602 | −3 mm |
| Head tube angle | 68° | 69 | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 73.1 | −0.9° |
| Chainstay length | 432mm | 427 | −5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1099mm | 1086 | −13 mm |
| BB drop | 63mm | 62 | −1 mm |
| BB height | 309mm | 308 | −1 mm |
| Standover | 762mm | 755 | −7 mm |
| Seat tube length | 400mm | 330 | −70 mm |
| Fork length | 506mm | 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 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 Carbon5 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 | Cannondale F-Si |
| Fork | Fox 32 FLOAT Factory Series | RockShox Reba RL |
| Shifter | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission Trigger | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM GX Eagle | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Crankset | SRAM GX Eagle AXS | TruVativ Stylo |
| Wheelset | Roval Control Carbon | not listed |
| Tire | Maxxis Ikon | Schwalbe Ray Performance 29, Schwalbe Racing Ralph |
| Brake | Magura MT7, Magura MT8 Pro | Shimano MT500 hydro |
| Handlebar | Renthal FatBar | Cannondale C3 |
| Stem | Renthal Apex | Cannondale C3 |
| Seatpost | Fox Transfer SL Performance Elite | Cannondale C3 |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Cannondale PressFit30 |
| Hub | not listed | Formula 15x110 front, Formula 12x148 rear, HG driver |
| Rim | not listed | WTB STX i23 TCS |
| Grips | not listed | Cannondale Locking Grips |
| Headset | not listed | Integrated |
| Saddle | not listed | Fabric Scoop |
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