2018 Specialized Enduro 27.5 vs 2019 Cannondale Trigger
The XL is the Cannondale Trigger size closest to your L Specialized Enduro 27.5. 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 Trigger
Compared with the Specialized Enduro 27.5 in L, the Cannondale Trigger in XL places the top of the head tube 5 mm higher and 12 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 16 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- +5 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +12 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −16 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −13 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
Specialized Enduro 27.5, LCannondale Trigger, XLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Enduro 27.5 L | Cannondale Trigger XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 466mm | 478 | +12 mm |
| Stack | 613mm | 618 | +5 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65mm | 66 | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | 76 | 74.5 | −1.5° |
| Effective top tube | 612mm | 655 | +43 mm |
| Chainstay length | 433mm | 420 | −13 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1225mm | 1209 | −16 mm |
| BB drop | 8 | 12 | +4 mm |
| BB height | 342 | 345 | +3 mm |
| Standover | 772mm | 796 | +24 mm |
| Seat tube length | 467mm | 520 | +53 mm |
| Fork length | 564mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 120mm | 140 | +20 mm |
Differences are the Cannondale Trigger minus the Specialized Enduro 27.5. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Enduro 27.5, 2019 Cannondale Trigger.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Enduro 27.5Cannondale Trigger
Each bike is ranked against the other trail 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 Enduro 27.5S-Works 27.5 | Cannondale Trigger2 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Specialized FACT IS-X | not listed |
| Fork | Öhlins RXF 36 | Fox Float 34 Performance Elite |
| Rear shock | Öhlins STX | Fox Float DPX2 EVOL Performance Elite |
| Shifter | SRAM XX1 Eagle | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Derailleur | SRAM XX1 Eagle | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM X01 Eagle | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM XX1 Eagle | not listed |
| Crankset | SRAM XX1 Eagle | TruVativ Descendant |
| Bottom bracket | SRAM XR 73 | Cannondale PressFit30 |
| Tire | Specialized Butcher | Maxxis Minion DHF 27.5 |
| Hub | Roval Traverse SL | not listed |
| Rim | Roval Traverse SL 27.5 | Stan's NoTubes Flow MK3 |
| Brake | SRAM Code RSC | SRAM Guide RS |
| Stem | Syntace MegaForce 2 | Cannondale C1 |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip | Cannondale Locking Grips |
| Seatpost | Specialized Command Post IRcc WU | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Henge Expert | Fabric Scoop |
| Handlebar | not listed | Cannondale C1 |
| Dropper post | not listed | Cannondale DownLow Dropper Post |
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