2018 Specialized Enduro Elite 27.5 vs 2019 Cannondale Trigger
The XL is the Cannondale Trigger size closest to your XL Specialized Enduro Elite 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 Elite 27.5 in XL, the Cannondale Trigger in XL places the top of the head tube 4 mm lower and 11 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 43 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −4 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −11 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −43 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.0°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −13 mm
- Shorter: livelier
The two frames
We can't draw these frames yet. The Specialized Enduro Elite 27.5 numbers we have for size XL are missing the seat angle. The numbers below still compare.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Enduro Elite 27.5 XL | Cannondale Trigger XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 489mm | 478 | −11 mm |
| Stack | 622mm | 618 | −4 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65mm | 66 | +1.0° |
| Seat tube angle | not listed | 74.5 | |
| Effective top tube | 639mm | 655 | +16 mm |
| Chainstay length | 433mm | 420 | −13 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1252mm | 1209 | −43 mm |
| BB drop | 5mm | 12 | +7 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 345 | |
| Standover | 786mm | 796 | +10 mm |
| Seat tube length | 521mm | 520 | −1 mm |
| Fork length | 564mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 130mm | 140 | +10 mm |
Differences are the Cannondale Trigger minus the Specialized Enduro Elite 27.5. Full charts: 2018 Specialized Enduro Elite 27.5, 2019 Cannondale Trigger.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Enduro Elite 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 Elite 27.5Elite 27.5 | Cannondale Trigger2 |
|---|---|---|
| Fork | Öhlins RXF 36 | Fox Float 34 Performance Elite |
| Rear shock | RockShox Monarch Plus | Fox Float DPX2 EVOL Performance Elite |
| Shifter | SRAM GX | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Derailleur | SRAM GX | SRAM X01 Eagle |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1150 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X-11 | not listed |
| Crankset | Race Face Aeffect | TruVativ Descendant |
| Tire | Specialized Butcher | Maxxis Minion DHF 27.5 |
| Hub | DT Swiss 360 | not listed |
| Rim | Roval Traverse 27.5 | Stan's NoTubes Flow MK3 |
| Brake | SRAM Code R | SRAM Guide RS |
| Grips | Specialized Sip Grip | Cannondale Locking Grips |
| Seatpost | Specialized Command Post IRcc | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Henge Comp | Fabric Scoop |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Cannondale PressFit30 |
| Handlebar | not listed | Cannondale C1 |
| Stem | not listed | Cannondale C1 |
| Dropper post | not listed | Cannondale DownLow Dropper Post |
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