2018 Cannondale F-Si Carbon vs 2019 Specialized Chisel
The M is the Specialized Chisel size closest to your M (29") Cannondale F-Si Carbon. 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 Specialized Chisel
Compared with the Cannondale F-Si Carbon in M (29"), the Specialized Chisel in M places the top of the head tube at about the same height and 4 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 3 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +2 mm
- About the same height
- Frame reach
- +4 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +3 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- +0.1°
- About the same head angle
- Chainstays
- +1 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Cannondale F-Si Carbon, M (29")Specialized Chisel, MDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale F-Si Carbon M (29") | Specialized Chisel M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 414 | 418mm | +4 mm |
| Stack | 603 | 605mm | +2 mm |
| Head tube angle | 69.7 | 69.8° | +0.1° |
| Seat tube angle | 73.2 | 74° | +0.8° |
| Effective top tube | 596 | not listed | |
| Chainstay length | 429 | 430mm | +1 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1097 | 1100mm | +3 mm |
| BB drop | 62 | 57.5mm | −5 mm |
| BB height | 308 | 312.5mm | +5 mm |
| Standover | 777 | 790mm | +13 mm |
| Seat tube length | 435 | 430mm | −5 mm |
| Head tube length | 97 | 95mm | −2 mm |
| Fork length | not listed | 506mm |
Differences are the Specialized Chisel minus the Cannondale F-Si Carbon. Full charts: 2018 Cannondale F-Si Carbon, 2019 Specialized Chisel.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale F-Si CarbonSpecialized Chisel
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 | Cannondale F-Si CarbonCarbon 1 | Specialized ChiselChisel Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale F-Si | Specialized D'Aluisio Smartweld M5 |
| Fork | Lefty 2.0 | not listed |
| Shifter | SRAM X01 Eagle | not listed |
| Derailleur | SRAM XX1 Eagle | not listed |
| Chain | SRAM Eagle 12 | not listed |
| Crankset | TruVativ Stylo | not listed |
| Bottom bracket | Cannondale PressFit30 | not listed |
| Tire | Schwalbe Rocket Ron EVO Snakeskin | not listed |
| Hub | Lefty 60 | not listed |
| Rim | HollowGram 23 | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Level TLM, SRAM TLM | not listed |
| Handlebar | Cannondale C1 | not listed |
| Stem | Cannondale C1 | not listed |
| Grips | Cannondale Locking Grips | not listed |
| Headset | Cannondale HeadShok Si | not listed |
| Seatpost | Cannondale SAVE | not listed |
| Saddle | Fabric Scoop | not listed |
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